Welcome to Today in Bharat – May-07-2025, your daily snapshot of the nation’s key developments. From impactful policy launches to transformative projects and significant official engagements, this series brings you the most relevant updates shaping Bharat today. Designed to keep you informed and rooted, each edition cuts through the clutter to highlight what truly matters — in governance, society, and everyday life.
Contents
- 🌌 PM Modi Addresses Global Conference on Space Exploration (GLEX) 2025
- 🛠️ Cabinet Approves National Scheme for ITI Upgradation
- 🎓 Expansion of Five IITs’ Academic and Infrastructure Capacity
- ⚡ Revised SHAKTI Policy for Coal Allocation to Power Sector
- 📜 Revival of Rare Ayurvedic Manuscripts by CCRAS
- 🗳️ ECI Trains Over 2,300 Field-Level Election Functionaries
- 🔬 C-DOT and CSIR-NPL Sign MoU for Quantum Communications Research
- 📶 Telecom Subscription Data as of 31st March 2025
- 🕊️ MoU Signed to Promote Peace Through Buddha’s Teachings
- 🛕 Sotheby’s Hong Kong Postpones Auction of Piprahwa Buddhist Relics
- 🎯 Operation Sindoor: India’s ‘Right to Respond’ to Terrorist Attacks
- 🚢 IMDEX Asia 2025: INS Kiltan Represents India
- 🎓 Cabinet Approves Expansion of Five IITs
- 🌱 Public Invited to Comment on India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy
- 🛡️ Home Minister Chairs Security Review with Border States
- 🔄 Launch of Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Portal
- 🗺️ India Showcases SVAMITVA at World Bank Land Conference
- 🛠️ Cabinet Approves National Scheme for ITI Upgradation
- ✅ Why ‘Today in Bharat – May-07-2025’ Matters
🌌 PM Modi Addresses Global Conference on Space Exploration (GLEX) 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed GLEX 2025 via video message, highlighting India’s commitment to space exploration and its vision for a self-reliant space sector. Press Information Bureau
🛠️ Cabinet Approves National Scheme for ITI Upgradation
The Cabinet approved a scheme to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs, introducing industry-aligned courses and establishing five National Centres of Excellence to enhance skill development. Press Information Bureau
🎓 Expansion of Five IITs’ Academic and Infrastructure Capacity
The Cabinet sanctioned the expansion of academic and infrastructure facilities at IITs in Tirupati, Bhilai, Jammu, Dharwad, and Palakkad to accommodate growing educational demands.
⚡ Revised SHAKTI Policy for Coal Allocation to Power Sector
The Cabinet approved revisions to the SHAKTI Policy, allowing power plants to plan coal requirements based on demand and facilitating long-term and short-term coal linkages.
📜 Revival of Rare Ayurvedic Manuscripts by CCRAS
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) revived two rare Ayurvedic texts: Dravyaratnākara Nighaṇṭu and Dravyanamākara Nighaṇṭu, preserving ancient medical knowledge.
🗳️ ECI Trains Over 2,300 Field-Level Election Functionaries
The Election Commission of India achieved a milestone by training over 2,300 field-level election officials at IIIDEM, enhancing electoral process efficiency.
🔬 C-DOT and CSIR-NPL Sign MoU for Quantum Communications Research
C-DOT and CSIR-NPL signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on research in classical and quantum communications, aiming to advance secure communication technologies.
📶 Telecom Subscription Data as of 31st March 2025
As of March 31, 2025, Reliance Jio leads with 465.10 million wireless subscribers, followed by Bharti Airtel with 280.76 million. The top five service providers hold a 99.98% market share in wireless broadband services.
🕊️ MoU Signed to Promote Peace Through Buddha’s Teachings
The Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation and promote peace, aligning with the teachings of Lord Buddha.
🛕 Sotheby’s Hong Kong Postpones Auction of Piprahwa Buddhist Relics
Sotheby’s has postponed the auction of the sacred Piprahwa Buddhist relics in Hong Kong following intervention by India’s Ministry of Culture. The Ministry emphasized the relics’ cultural and religious significance, asserting that their sale would violate heritage laws. The postponement allows time for discussions regarding the relics’ repatriation.
🎯 Operation Sindoor: India’s ‘Right to Respond’ to Terrorist Attacks
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India exercised its ‘Right to Respond’ through Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist training camps in Pakistan and PoK. The operation was characterized by precision and caution, aiming to neutralize threats without causing civilian harm. Press Information Bureau
🚢 IMDEX Asia 2025: INS Kiltan Represents India
Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan arrived in Singapore to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. This deployment underscores the strong maritime partnership between India and Singapore.
🎓 Cabinet Approves Expansion of Five IITs
The Cabinet has approved the expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity at five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) located in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, and Kerala. Upon completion, these IITs will accommodate an additional 6,576 students, enhancing opportunities for higher technical education.
🌱 Public Invited to Comment on India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy
The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, has released a draft framework for India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy. Experts and the public are invited to submit suggestions by June 25, 2025, to help identify activities aligned with the country’s climate action goals.
🛡️ Home Minister Chairs Security Review with Border States
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a security review meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of border states adjoining Pakistan and Nepal. The meeting focused on national security and the success of Operation Sindoor.
🔄 Launch of Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Portal
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched a dedicated Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Website and Stakeholders’ Portal to strengthen the recycling ecosystem in India. The initiative aims to promote sustainable practices in the non-ferrous metal sector.
🗺️ India Showcases SVAMITVA at World Bank Land Conference
India presented the SVAMITVA scheme as a model for land tenure reforms at the World Bank Land Conference 2025 in Washington DC. The initiative demonstrates a data-driven, people-centric approach to resolving land insecurity in rural areas.
🛠️ Cabinet Approves National Scheme for ITI Upgradation
The Cabinet has approved a National Scheme for the upgradation of 1,000 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and the establishment of five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling. This move aims to enhance vocational training and align courses with industry requirements.
✅ Why ‘Today in Bharat – May-07-2025’ Matters
As we wrap up Today in Bharat – May-07-2025, we hope this curated glimpse into the nation’s key happenings helped you stay informed and connected. Each edition of Today in Bharat aims to bring clarity to the complex world of policies, projects, and developments that touch our lives in direct and indirect ways. By understanding what’s changing around us — from new initiatives to national milestones — we become more aware citizens of this vibrant land. Keep following Today in Bharat – May-07-2025 and beyond, for updates that respect your time, your intellect, and your cultural roots.
