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Tue, 22 Jul 2025
Census 2027: Government outlines preparations in Lok Sabha
On 22 July 2025, MoS Home Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha that Census 2027 preparations began with the gazette notification of 16 June 2025.
Public sector banks' gross NPA ratio falls to 2.58% in March 2025
On 22 July 2025, the Finance Ministry said the gross NPA ratio of public sector banks fell from 9.11% in March 2021 to 2.58% in March 2025.
Skill India Mission marks 10 years; SOAR AI-readiness initiative launched
On 22 July 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, MSDE celebrated 10 years of the Skill India Mission at 'Bharat SkillNxt 2025' and launched SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness).
Ayush expert committee reviews safety dossiers of four herbs at AIIA Goa
On 21-22 July 2025, a National Expert Committee of the Ministry of Ayush met at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa, to refine safety dossiers for Gokshura, Tulsi, Haridra and Chandrashura.
Sickle cell mission crosses 6 crore screenings
On 22 July 2025, the Health Ministry said 6 crore people had been screened for sickle cell disease under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, against a target of 7 crore.
NHRC hears 144 cases at Odisha open hearing in Bhubaneswar
On 22 July 2025, NHRC concluded its two-day Odisha Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Bhubaneswar, hearing 144 cases and recommending about ₹28 lakh in relief.
Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX) completes 10 years
On 22 July 2025, the Ministry of Earth Sciences said the Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX), launched in winter 2015 at IGI Airport, New Delhi, had completed ten years.
Bose Institute identifies pineapple gene that can fight fungal disease
On 22 July 2025, the Science Ministry reported that Bose Institute researchers identified the AcSERK3 gene in pineapple that can activate defences against Fusariosis.
Mon, 21 Jul 2025
Monsoon Session 2025 of Parliament opens; PM calls it a celebration of national achievements
On 21 July 2025 at Parliament House, New Delhi, the Monsoon Session 2025 began, with 21 sittings planned over 32 days up to 21 August.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns under Article 67(a)
On 21 July 2025 in New Delhi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned with immediate effect under Article 67(a), citing health care and medical advice; MHA notified the resignation on 22 July.
National Cybersecurity Exercise Bharat NCX 2025 begins
On 21 July 2025, Deputy NSA T.V. Ravichandran inaugurated Bharat NCX 2025, a two-week national cybersecurity exercise run by NSCS with Rashtriya Raksha University.
EPFO adds a record 20.06 lakh net members in May 2025
On 21 July 2025, EPFO's provisional payroll data showed a net addition of 20.06 lakh members in May 2025, the highest since tracking began in April 2018.
Bihar becomes first state with all polling stations under 1,200 electors
On 21 July 2025, the Election Commission said Bihar had become the first state where every polling station has fewer than 1,200 electors, after 12,817 new polling stations were added.
Parliament passes Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, replacing an 1856 colonial law
On 21 July 2025, the first day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, already cleared by the Lok Sabha in March 2025.
Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan passes away at 101
On 21 July 2025, former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan died at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, aged 101.
Eight core industries grow 1.7% in June 2025
On 21 July 2025, the Commerce Ministry reported that the Index of Eight Core Industries rose 1.7% (provisional) in June 2025 over June 2024.
'One State-One RRB': Regional Rural Banks cut from 43 to 28
On 21 July 2025, the Finance Ministry said Phase-IV amalgamation under 'One State-One RRB' had reduced Regional Rural Banks from 43 to 28 with effect from 1 May 2025.
GRSE launches Ajay, last of eight ASW Shallow Water Craft
On 21 July 2025 at GRSE, Kolkata, Ajay (Yard 3034), the eighth and last Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by GRSE, was launched.
Deepak Bagla takes charge as Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission
On 21 July 2025, NITI Aayog announced that Deepak Bagla had assumed charge as Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).
Replica of Ashoka Pillar unveiled at Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka
On 21 July 2025, a replica of the Ashoka Pillar was unveiled at Waskaduwa Sri Subhuthi Viharaya in Kalutara district, Sri Lanka, with Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha as Chief Guest.
Indian Coast Guard and Korea Coast Guard hold 13th High-Level Meeting
On 21 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Indian Coast Guard and the Korea Coast Guard held their 13th High-Level Meeting under their 2006 MoU.
SAIL is single largest steel supplier to Zojila Tunnel
On 21 July 2025, the Steel Ministry said SAIL had supplied over 31,000 tonnes of steel to the under-construction Zojila Tunnel, becoming its single largest steel supplier.
'Meri Panchayat' app wins WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion Award
On 21 July 2025 in New Delhi, the WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion certificate for the 'Meri Panchayat' app was presented to Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
Sun, 20 Jul 2025
India finishes 7th at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad with 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze
HBCSE announced on 20 July 2025 that India's six-member team won three gold, two silver and one bronze medal at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad at Sunshine Coast, Australia, finishing 7th among 110 countries with a record team score of 193 out of 252.
All-party meeting ahead of Monsoon Session 2025: 54 leaders from 40 parties
On 20 July 2025 at the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi, the Government held an all-party meeting before the Monsoon Session, attended by 54 leaders from 40 parties.
Youth Spiritual Summit in Varanasi adopts Kashi Declaration against drug abuse
On 20 July 2025 at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre, Varanasi, the Youth Spiritual Summit concluded with the adoption of the Kashi Declaration, a 5-year roadmap for a youth-led de-addiction movement.
Multi-sectoral central team to study rising disasters in Himachal Pradesh
On 20 July 2025, the Home Ministry said Union Home Minister Amit Shah had directed the formation of a multi-sectoral central team to study the rising frequency and intensity of natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh.
Vice-President urges parties to show mutual respect ahead of Monsoon Session
On 20 July 2025, Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar appealed to political parties to show mutual respect, avoid personal attacks and unbecoming language, and hoped for serious deliberations in the coming session.
Vice-President opens Rajya Sabha Internship Programme Batch VIII
On 20 July 2025, Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the inaugural session of Batch VIII of the Rajya Sabha Internship Programme, which has 45 interns.
32nd Fit India Sundays on Cycle held at BHU, Varanasi
On 20 July 2025, the 32nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was held at the Banaras Hindu University campus in Varanasi with over 3,000 participants.