Padma Awards
On May 27, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony was attended by notable dignitaries including the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Union Minister for Home Affairs. A list of awardees and
BSNL
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reported a net profit of ₹280 crore for Q4 FY 2024-25, marking its first back-to-back profitable quarters in 18 years. This follows a profit of ₹262 crore in Q3. The company has significantly reduced its losses and improved its operating metrics, with total income
FDI
India's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows reached USD 81.04 billion in FY 2024–25, marking a 14% increase from the previous year. The services sector led with a 19% share, followed by computer software and hardware at 16%. Maharashtra was the top state for FDI, while Singapore
Electric Hansa
India has launched the development of the Electric Hansa (E-Hansa), a two-seater electric trainer aircraft, which is expected to be half the price of imported alternatives. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships and technology commercialization during a high-level review meeting. The E-Hansa aims to support
Coal Imports
India's coal imports in FY 2024-25 decreased by 7.9%, totaling 243.62 million tonnes, resulting in foreign exchange savings of approximately $7.93 billion. The Non-Regulated Sector saw an 8.95% decline, while coal-based power generation grew by 3.04%. The government is focusing on enhancing domestic
traditional medicine
At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Traditional Medicine systems as part of an integrated healthcare approach. Shri Arindam Bagchi, India's Permanent Representative, welcomed the new WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, emphasizing India's integration of modern medicine
Registration Bill 2025
The Ministry of Rural Development's Department of Land Resources has released a draft of 'The Registration Bill 2025', aimed at modernizing the document registration system in India. This new bill will replace the outdated Registration Act of 1908, promoting a paperless, online, and citizen-centric approach. The
RoDTEP
The Government of India has reinstated the RoDTEP benefits for Advance Authorization (AA) holders, Export-Oriented Units (EOUs), and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) effective from June 1, 2025. This decision aims to enhance India's export competitiveness and provide a level playing field for exporters. The RoDTEP scheme, operational since
Narendra Modi
On May 27, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary. Modi expressed his respect and remembrance through a post on social media platform X, honoring Nehru's contributions to the nation. Source: Original Link
Operation Sindoor
The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, visited South Korea to discuss Operation Sindoor and India's stance on terrorism. The delegation emphasized India's zero tolerance towards terrorism, highlighted Pakistan's involvement in a recent terror attack, and engaged with Korean dignitaries to
Terrorism
An All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, is visiting France from May 25-27, 2025, to express India's strong position against terrorism. The delegation includes former ministers and MPs, and will engage with French lawmakers, think tanks, and the Indian diaspora during their stay. Source: Original
Maldives
H.E. Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, visited India from May 25-27, 2025. During his visit, he led the 2nd India-Maldives High Level Core Group meeting, focusing on the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership. Dr. Khaleel condemned a recent terrorist attack in