The Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the 15-day nationwide ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from Puri, Odisha, aiming to reach 1.5 crore farmers across 700 districts.
India recorded a provisional Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow of USD 81.04 billion in FY 2024–25, marking a 14% increase over the previous fiscal year.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi, on May 27, 2025, to bolster indigenous quantum capabilities for strategic and defence applications.
On May 27, 2025, the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, launched two digital platforms—’Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’—to enhance India’s addressing infrastructure and geospatial governance.
JSW Steel’s acquisition of the Minas de Revuboe coal mine in Mozambique proceeds as the seller regains mining rights.
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a ₹28,000 crore incentive package for AM/NS India’s upcoming integrated steel plant in Anakapalli, marking a significant boost to the state’s industrial development.
India aims to significantly influence global 6G standards by 2027, targeting a 10% contribution to worldwide 6G patent filings by 2030.
Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) are projected to account for ₹1.09 lakh crore, or 78%, of India’s ₹1.4 lakh crore defence production target for FY2024–25.
Microfinance disbursements in India dropped by 38% year-on-year in Q4 FY25, reflecting heightened caution among lenders due to emerging sectoral stress.
The government received temporary financial relief from the RBI’s enhanced Ways and Means Advances limit, but additional resources are necessary to meet growing fiscal needs.
Jio Financial Services and BlackRock have secured regulatory approval from SEBI to commence their mutual fund business in India through their joint venture, Jio BlackRock Asset Management.
The Rajasthan government is set to unveil a new policy aimed at enhancing film and television production in the state, focusing on simplifying approval processes and offering financial incentives.
The Telangana government aims to generate 20,000 MW of green energy by FY30, as part of its 50-year power generation plan, focusing on solar, wind, and innovative energy solutions.
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to invest Rs 8000 crore in developing two major leather footwear parks in Agra and Kanpur, aiming to modernize the sector and boost exports.
Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record by reaching the summit of Mount Everest for the 31st time on May 27, 2025, surpassing his previous record of 30 ascents.
Salesforce has announced its decision to acquire Informatica for approximately $8 billion, aiming to integrate Informatica’s data management tools into its AI platform, Agentforce.
In FY25, Gujarat allocated 25% of its total expenditure to capital assets, the highest among major Indian states, while Punjab allocated only 5.4%, the lowest in the country.
PepsiCo has entered into a five-year global partnership with Formula 1, making its brands Sting Energy, Gatorade, and Doritos official partners of the sport.
Gulveer Singh clinched India’s first gold at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, winning the men’s 10,000m race with a time of 28:38.63.
Gyanendra Pandey’s book “Men at Home: Imagining Liberation in Colonial and Postcolonial India” delves into the complexities of men’s roles within the domestic sphere, examining their retreat from household responsibilities and the implications of their ambiguous commitment to family life.
