Sikkim
In his address at the Sikkim@50 event, the Prime Minister celebrated the state's golden jubilee, highlighting its democratic journey, achievements in organic farming, and advancements in infrastructure. He emphasized the importance of balanced development across India, particularly in the Northeast, and announced new projects aimed at enhancing
Artificial Intelligence
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organizing the 'AI for Empowering PwDs' conference on May 30, 2025, in Bengaluru. This event aims to highlight the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in creating inclusive and assistive solutions for persons with disabilities. It will feature key launches, panel
Shangri-La Dialogue
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will visit Singapore from May 30 to June 1, 2025, for the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue. He will engage with military leaders from various countries, address topics on future warfare and defense innovation, and strengthen India's strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
UPSC
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has introduced a new Online Application Portal for candidates to register and fill out application forms online. The portal features four sections: Account Creation, Universal Registration, Common Application Form, and Examination. The first three sections can be completed at any time, while the Examination
Inclusivity
On May 28, 2025, a high-level meeting chaired by Prof. Ajay Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, focused on the operationalisation of the Inclusivity in STEMM Self-Assessment and Reporting Framework (Inclusivity-STEMM-SARF). The meeting included key stakeholders from various educational and scientific institutions, emphasizing the need for a
farmers support
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for the financial year 2025-26, providing 1.5% interest subvention on short-term crop loans up to ₹3 lakh through the Kisan Credit Card (KCC). This ensures farmers can access loans at an effective interest rate of
Anubhav Awards
The Anubhav Awards 2025 will be presented by Dr. Jitendra Singh on August 18, 2025, recognizing the contributions of retiring and retired government employees. This year, 5 Anubhav Awards and 10 Jury Certificates will be awarded from 1459 submissions across 42 Ministries and Departments, marking the first participation of Central
NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported custodial death in Deoghar district, Jharkhand. A man died on May 21, 2025, after allegedly being tortured during police interrogation related to a cyber-crime. The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and
Industrial Production
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a year-on-year growth of 2.7% in April 2025, driven primarily by a 3.4% increase in the manufacturing sector. The IIP for April 2025 stands at 152.0, up from 148.0 in April 2024. Key contributors to growth include
Bollard Pull Tug
The Ministry of Defence announced the launch of the sixth 25T Bollard Pull Tug, named Sabal, on May 27, 2025, at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited in Kolkata. The tug is part of a contract for six tugs designed and built under Indian naval regulations. These tugs will assist
Minimum Support Prices
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an increase in Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025-26 marketing season. The highest increase is for nigerseed (Rs. 820 per quintal), followed by Ragi (Rs. 596), Cotton (Rs. 589), and Sesamum
Modified Interest Subvention Scheme
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for the financial year 2025-26, maintaining the interest subvention rate at 1.5%. This scheme aims to provide affordable short-term credit to farmers through Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), allowing loans