Contents
- ⚖️ Union Home Minister Reviews Implementation of New Criminal Laws in Puducherry
- ⚡ Regional Power Conference with Western States Held to Discuss Energy Initiatives
- 🌾 Chhattisgarh’s Agriculture & Rural Development Boosted by Center-State Collaboration
- 🚢 IWAI Establishes New Office in Srinagar to Enhance River Navigation in J&K
- ⚓ Major Indian Ports Achieve Historic Milestones in FY 2024-25
- 📊 Consumer Price Index for April 2025 Shows Inflation Easing to 3.16%
- 🤝 CCI Approves Indorama Netherlands B.V.’s Acquisition of Stake in EPL Limited
- 💼 CCI Clears AIPCF VIII A-TE Funding L.P.’s Investment in Perseus Parent L.P.
- 🏢 Knowledge Realty Trust’s Acquisition of Blackstone and Sattva Entities Approved by CCI
- 🏗️ CCI Approves Demerger and Acquisition Involving Thriveni Earthmovers and Lloyds Metals
- ✅ Why ‘Today in Bharat – May-13-2025’ Matters
⚖️ Union Home Minister Reviews Implementation of New Criminal Laws in Puducherry
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in Puducherry with Lieutenant Governor Shri K. Kailashnathan. The review focused on ensuring a smooth transition to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, which aim to modernize India’s criminal justice system.
⚡ Regional Power Conference with Western States Held to Discuss Energy Initiatives
The Ministry of Power organized a Regional Power Conference with Western States to deliberate on energy initiatives, infrastructure development, and strategies to enhance power distribution and efficiency across the region. The conference aimed at fostering collaboration between states to achieve energy security and sustainability goals.
🌾 Chhattisgarh’s Agriculture & Rural Development Boosted by Center-State Collaboration
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai conducted a high-level review to enhance agriculture and rural development in Chhattisgarh. The meeting emphasized joint efforts to improve farmers’ welfare and rural infrastructure, aligning with initiatives like the Krishak Unnati Yojana and Mahatari Vandan Yojana.
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) inaugurated a new office in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, aiming to develop river navigation infrastructure in the region. This initiative is part of broader efforts to improve inland water transport and connectivity in northern India.
⚓ Major Indian Ports Achieve Historic Milestones in FY 2024-25
India’s major ports handled 855 million tonnes of cargo in the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 4.3% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects enhanced efficiency and the success of initiatives like the Sagarmala Programme in modernizing port infrastructure.
📊 Consumer Price Index for April 2025 Shows Inflation Easing to 3.16%
India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), eased to 3.16% in April 2025—the lowest since July 2019. The decline is attributed to slower food price increases, particularly in vegetables, cereals, and pulses, providing room for potential interest rate cuts to stimulate economic growth.
🤝 CCI Approves Indorama Netherlands B.V.’s Acquisition of Stake in EPL Limited
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed acquisition of shareholding in EPL Limited by Indorama Netherlands B.V., facilitating strategic investment in the packaging sector.
💼 CCI Clears AIPCF VIII A-TE Funding L.P.’s Investment in Perseus Parent L.P.
CCI approved the proposed combination involving approximately 13% investment by AIPCF VIII A-TE Funding L.P. in Perseus Parent L.P., supporting growth in the relevant industry sector.
🏢 Knowledge Realty Trust’s Acquisition of Blackstone and Sattva Entities Approved by CCI
CCI approved the acquisition by Knowledge Realty Trust of certain entities belonging to the Blackstone Group and/or Sattva Group, indicating consolidation in the real estate sector.
🏗️ CCI Approves Demerger and Acquisition Involving Thriveni Earthmovers and Lloyds Metals
The CCI approved a combination involving the demerger of the MDO business of Thriveni Earthmovers into Thriveni Earthmovers and Infra, and the acquisition of shares by Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited, facilitating restructuring in the mining and infrastructure sectors.
✅ Why ‘Today in Bharat – May-13-2025’ Matters
As we wrap up Today in Bharat – May-13-2025, 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-13-2025 and beyond, for updates that respect your time, your intellect, and your cultural roots.
