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Thu, 30 Jan 2025
Andhra Pradesh launches 'Mana Mitra' WhatsApp Governance with 161 services
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh launched 'Mana Mitra' WhatsApp Governance at Undavalli, Amaravati on 30 January 2025, offering 161 government services on WhatsApp in the first phase.
Goa CM lays foundation for Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence at ITI Altinho
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant laid the foundation stone for the Tata Technologies Centre of Excellence project at Government ITI Altinho, Panaji on 30 January 2025.
Odisha's first Automated Testing Station for vehicle fitness opens at Cuttack
The Odisha government inaugurated the state's first Automated Testing Station (ATS) for vehicle fitness tests at the Cuttack RTO on 30 January 2025.
Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan takes charge as Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition
Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan assumed charge as the Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition of the Indian Navy on 30 January 2025, taking over from Vice Admiral B Sivakumar.
27 PM-JANMAN roads sanctioned for PVTG habitations in Maharashtra
The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 27 roads of 50.13 km worth ₹50.35 crore for Maharashtra under the connectivity component of PM-JANMAN, it announced on 30 January 2025.
IIA astronomers devise method to estimate radial size of coronal mass ejections
Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics devised a method to estimate the instantaneous expansion speed and radial size of coronal mass ejections from single-point spacecraft measurements, DST reported on 30 January 2025.
India Gate lit up in purple and orange for World NTD Day 2025
The Health Ministry illuminated India Gate in New Delhi in purple and orange on 30 January 2025 to mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025
ISRO completes 100th launch from Sriharikota with GSLV-F15/NVS-02
ISRO's GSLV-F15 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota at 06:23 hrs on 29 January 2025 carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite, the 100th launch from India's spaceport.
Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission with ₹34,300 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet on 29 January 2025 approved the National Critical Mineral Mission with government expenditure of ₹16,300 crore and expected PSU investment of ₹18,000 crore, a total of ₹34,300 crore over seven years.
Maha Kumbh stampede at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya; UP sets up judicial commission
A stampede in the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj in the early hours of Mauni Amavasya, 29 January 2025, killed 30 people and injured 60, DIG Maha Kumbh Vaibhav Krishna announced.
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs approved: 60% cover on loans up to ₹100 crore
The Government approved the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs on 29 January 2025, under which NCGTC will give 60% guarantee coverage on loans up to ₹100 crore for buying plant, machinery or equipment.
ASUSE 2023-24: unincorporated sector establishments grow 12.84% to 7.34 crore
MoSPI released the detailed report of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24 on 29 January 2025, showing establishments up 12.84% to 7.34 crore and GVA up 16.52%.
High-Level Committee approves ₹3,027.86 crore for drought, lightning and forest-fire mitigation
A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 29 January 2025 approved ₹3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects covering drought, lightning and forest fires in various states.
CCEA raises C-heavy molasses ethanol price to ₹57.97 per litre for ESY 2024-25
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 29 January 2025 raised the administered ex-mill price of C-heavy molasses ethanol for public sector OMCs to ₹57.97 per litre from ₹56.58 for Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25.
Keel laid for Machilipatnam, seventh ASW Shallow Water Craft, at Cochin Shipyard
The keel of BY 529 Machilipatnam, the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi on 29 January 2025.
CAQM invokes GRAP Stage III across NCR as Delhi AQI hits 365
The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan across the entire NCR on 29 January 2025 after Delhi's average AQI reached 365.
IIG study: north magnetic pole's drift to Siberia stops particles diving deeper
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism found that the north magnetic pole's drift from Canada towards Siberia has raised the penetration altitudes of charged particles over Siberia, DST reported on 29 January 2025.
e-Shram state microsites and Occupational Shortage Index launched
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched state and UT microsites under e-Shram and an Occupational Shortage Index in New Delhi on 29 January 2025.
Haryana CM inaugurates International Saraswati Mahotsav 2025 at Adi Badri
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the International Saraswati Mahotsav 2025 at Adi Badri in Yamunanagar district on 29 January 2025.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025
PM inaugurates 38th National Games in Dehradun with 'Green Games' theme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 28 January 2025; the Games run from 28 January to 14 February in 11 cities across 8 districts of Uttarakhand.
Tripura becomes first North-Eastern state to sign MoU with Bhashini
The Government of Tripura signed an MoU with MeitY's Digital India Bhashini Division in Agartala on 28 January 2025, becoming the first North-Eastern state and the eighth state in India to do so.
PM inaugurates 'Utkarsh Odisha' – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 and the Make in Odisha Exhibition in Bhubaneswar on 28 January 2025.
Railways plans record 360 trains from Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya; 1,000+ medical staff deployed
Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar said on 28 January 2025 that Indian Railways would run an all-time high of 360 trains from Prayagraj, including 190 specials, for Mauni Amavasya at Maha Kumbh 2025.
JNCASR study finds electron confinement causes plasmonic breakdown in metals
Researchers at JNCASR, Bengaluru, led by Prof. Bivas Saha, found that quantum confinement of electrons at the nanoscale breaks down plasmonic behaviour in metals, DST reported on 28 January 2025.
Avinya'25 and Vasudha energy startup challenge winners announced
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the winners of the Avinya'25 and Vasudha startup challenges at ONGC headquarters on 28 January 2025, with UrjanovaC Pvt Ltd winning Avinya'25.
CCI approves Renew Exim DMCC's acquisition of up to 72.64% of ITD Cementation
The Competition Commission of India on 28 January 2025 approved the proposed acquisition of up to 72.64% shareholding in ITD Cementation India Limited by Renew Exim DMCC, an Adani group company.
CSIR-IITR, Lucknow marks diamond jubilee; Jitendra Singh calls for 'toxin-free India' by 2047
CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research marked its 60th anniversary at an event in Lucknow on 28 January 2025 addressed by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 draws record 3.56 crore registrations
The Ministry of Education said on 28 January 2025 that the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha received a record 3.56 crore registrations, up from 2.26 crore in the 7th edition.
DPIIT and JKEDI sign MoU to strengthen startup ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir
DPIIT and the Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute signed an MoU on 28 January 2025 at JKEDI's Baribrahamna campus to support startups in J&K.