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Tue, 21 Jan 2025
MoD signs ₹1,561 crore contract with HVF for 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,560.52 crore contract on 21 January 2025 with Heavy Vehicles Factory, a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, for 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks for the Indian Army.
27th PM-STIAC meeting discusses cell and gene therapy in India
The 27th meeting of the Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council, chaired by Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood at Vigyan Bhawan on 21 January 2025, discussed cell and gene therapy.
85th All India Presiding Officers Conference in Patna adopts five resolutions
The 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference concluded in Patna, Bihar, on 21 January 2025, adopting five resolutions including on the 75th year of the Constitution and the use of digital technology.
India-hosted ISSA seminar on social security for informal workers concludes in New Delhi
A two-day international seminar on formalisation and social security for informal-sector workers, hosted by the Labour Ministry and ESIC with the International Social Security Association, concluded at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on 21 January 2025.
TRAI inaugurates SATRC Workshop on Spectrum in Goa
TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti inaugurated the three-day South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC) Workshop on Spectrum in Goa on 21 January 2025, organised by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity.
IndiaAI shortlists 20 teams for CyberGuard AI Hackathon
The IndiaAI Mission on 21 January 2025 shortlisted 20 of 263 applicants for stage 2 of the IndiaAI CyberGuard AI Hackathon, run with the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre.
Mon, 20 Jan 2025
Donald Trump sworn in as the 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on 20 January 2025 in the Great Rotunda, with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. administering the oath.
India and Korea sign Exchange of Notes for first KOICA-assisted project in India, on mechatronics education
India and the Republic of Korea signed an Exchange of Notes in New Delhi on 20 January 2025 for NCERT's project 'Strengthening Vocational Education and Training in Mechatronics in India', the first KOICA-assisted project in India.
National Tribal Health Conclave 2025 held at Bharat Mandapam under Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
The National Tribal Health Conclave 2025 was held on 20 January 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
24 companies selected in third round of PLI Scheme for White Goods with ₹3,516 crore investment
The Commerce and Industry Ministry announced on 20 January 2025 that 24 companies had been provisionally selected in the third round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED lights), committing ₹3,516 crore.
3rd National Mining Ministers' Conference opens in Konark; Mining Tenement System and fifth critical mineral tranche launched
The 3rd National Mining Ministers' Conference opened at Konark, Odisha, on 20 January 2025, where the Mining Tenement System and the fifth tranche of critical mineral block auctions (15 blocks in eight states) were launched.
Scheme and web portal for PM's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 launched
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched the scheme and web portal for the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 on 20 January 2025, with 16 awards in three categories.
Government issues guidelines to improve e-Office implementation in Central Secretariat
The Government issued guidelines on 20 January 2025 to improve e-Office implementation in the Central Secretariat, covering delayering orders, VPN reviews, the Knowledge Management System and e-Office analytics.
Foundation stone laid for CSIR-backed Model Resilient Village at Sil/Sunani in Himachal Pradesh
The foundation stone of a Model Resilient Village was laid on 20 January 2025 at Sil/Sunani in Bawasni Gram Panchayat, Baddi, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, an area hit by a cloudburst-induced landslide in August 2023.
XXVII International Congress on Glass 2025 opens in Kolkata
The XXVII International Congress on Glass (ICG) 2025, organised by CSIR-CGCRI, was inaugurated on 20 January 2025 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata, by Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.
Rabi crop sowing crosses 640 lakh hectares as on 20 January 2025
Rabi crops had been sown on 640 lakh hectares as on 20 January 2025, against 637.49 lakh hectares a year earlier, with wheat at 320 lakh hectares, the Agriculture Ministry reported.
Sun, 19 Jan 2025
India win both men's and women's titles at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
India won both the men's and women's titles at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on 19 January 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, beating Nepal in both finals.
Gaza ceasefire takes effect; first hostages and detainees released and aid surges in
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian armed groups took effect in Gaza at 11:15 on 19 January 2025, mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, with a first phase of 42 days.
Piyush Goyal and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič hold first in-person High Level Dialogue in Brussels
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič held a High Level Dialogue in Brussels on 18–19 January 2025, agreeing to work towards a mutually beneficial India–EU FTA.
Viktor Axelsen and An Se-young win India Open 2025 singles titles
Viktor Axelsen and South Korea's An Se-young won the men's and women's singles titles at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament in New Delhi on 19 January 2025.
EPFO removes employer routing for most online PF transfer claims
The EPFO announced on 19 January 2025 that online PF transfer claims on job change no longer need to be routed through the previous or current employer in most cases.
NDRF marks 20th Raising Day at Vijayawada; NIDM South Campus and NDRF 10th Battalion projects launched
The National Disaster Response Force marked its 20th Raising Day at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on 19 January 2025, where Home Minister Amit Shah launched projects worth about ₹220 crore including the NIDM South Campus.
23rd Divya Kala Mela concludes at Akota Stadium, Vadodara
The Divya Kala Mela, the 23rd such fair for Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs, concluded at Akota Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat, on 19 January 2025 after an 11-day run.
64th Central Geological Programming Board meeting in Bhubaneswar reviews GSI's 1,065 programmes for 2025-26
The 64th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board was held in Bhubaneswar on 19 January 2025, where GSI placed about 1,065 scientific programmes for 2025-26, including 227 critical mineral projects.
J.P. Nadda inaugurates CIPET projects in Ahmedabad, Bhagalpur and Madurai
Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated a Calibration Laboratory at CIPET Ahmedabad and CIPET projects at Bhagalpur and Madurai on 19 January 2025.
EPFO lets Aadhaar-validated members update profile details without documents
The EPFO announced on 19 January 2025 that members whose UAN is validated through Aadhaar can update details such as name, date of birth and gender themselves without uploading documents.
Sat, 18 Jan 2025
PM Modi distributes over 65 lakh SVAMITVA property cards; total reaches 2.25 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme on 18 January 2025 via video conference, covering more than 50,000 villages in 10 states and 2 Union Territories.
Amit Shah orders Inter-Ministerial Team to probe deaths in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 18 January 2025 ordered an MHA-led Inter-Ministerial Team to find the causes of deaths in three incidents over six weeks in Jammu's Rajouri district.
NIXI launches Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) announced on 18 January 2025 the launch of its Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme, with a ₹20,000 monthly stipend.
India name 15-member squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025; Shubman Gill vice-captain
India's 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was announced on 18 January 2025, with Rohit Sharma as captain and Shubman Gill as vice-captain.