Welcome to Today in Bharat – May-14-2025, 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
- 🛡️ Change of Guard Ceremony Timings Updated
- ✈️ Vice President’s Visit to Jaipur on May 15
- 🕊️ PM Reaffirms Commitment to Peace in Naxal-Affected Areas
- ⚖️ Justice B.R. Gavai Sworn In as 52nd Chief Justice of India
- 🧠 Cabinet Approves Semiconductor Unit in Uttar Pradesh
- 🗳️ ECI Launches Training for New Electoral Officers
- 🚜 NRFMTTI Achieves CMVR Testing Approval for Agricultural Tractors
- 🙏 “Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva” – A Guiding Principle for Public Service
- 📉 Wholesale Inflation Hits 13-Month Low in April 2025
- 📡 Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Addresses ‘Bharat 6G 2025’ Conference
- 🕯️ Celebrating Vaiśākha Buddha Pūrṇimā Divas with Cultural Splendour
- 🌄 Curtain Raiser for Rising North East Investor Summit
- 🏭 Cabinet Approves Semiconductor Unit in Uttar Pradesh
- 🚩 Major Success Against Naxalism: 31 Maoists Eliminated
- 🎯 Operation SINDOOR: Precision Strikes on Terrorist Camps
- 🤝 Global Solidarity with India Against Cross-Border Terrorism
- 🛡️ Operation SINDOOR Showcases Aatmanirbhar Innovation
- 📰 Rejoinder on Cartoon in The Times of India
- 🩸 DoPT’s Voluntary Blood Donation Drive
- 🛰️ DST & DRDO Collaborate on Space Situational Awareness
- 🧬 India as Emerging Global Biotech Destination
- ⚗️ Development of Iron-Doped Catalyst for Oxygen Electrocatalysis
- 🏭 Launch of CCU Testbeds in Cement Industry
- ♿ ‘Inclusive India Summit’ on Accessibility Awareness Day
- 📊 Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025
- 🧒 NCPCR’s National Consultation on Child Protection Laws
- 🎬 NHRC’s 11th Annual Short Film Competition
- 🧑🎓 NHRC’s Online Internship Programme Begins
- ✅ Why ‘Today in Bharat – May-14-2025’ Matters
🛡️ Change of Guard Ceremony Timings Updated
The Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan will now take place from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM every Saturday, starting this week. This adjustment aims to enhance public convenience and participation.
✈️ Vice President’s Visit to Jaipur on May 15
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is scheduled to visit Jaipur, Rajasthan, on May 15. The visit will include engagements with local officials and participation in state events.
🕊️ PM Reaffirms Commitment to Peace in Naxal-Affected Areas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the government’s dedication to establishing peace in Naxal-affected regions. He highlighted the success of security forces and ongoing efforts to integrate these areas into mainstream development. Press Information Bureau
⚖️ Justice B.R. Gavai Sworn In as 52nd Chief Justice of India
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025. Administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Justice Gavai brings decades of judicial experience to the role.
🧠 Cabinet Approves Semiconductor Unit in Uttar Pradesh
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a semiconductor manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh. This initiative aims to bolster India’s position in the global semiconductor industry and promote domestic manufacturing.
🗳️ ECI Launches Training for New Electoral Officers
The Election Commission of India has initiated a capacity-building program for newly appointed field-level electoral officers from Bihar, Haryana, and the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The program focuses on enhancing electoral management skills and ensuring free and fair elections.
🚜 NRFMTTI Achieves CMVR Testing Approval for Agricultural Tractors
The Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (NRFMTTI) has received approval under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) for testing agricultural tractors. This accreditation will facilitate the certification of tractors, ensuring safety and performance standards.
🙏 “Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva” – A Guiding Principle for Public Service
Dr. M.L. Jat, Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), emphasized “Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva” (Public Service is Divine Service) as a guiding principle. He highlighted the importance of serving the public with dedication and integrity.
📉 Wholesale Inflation Hits 13-Month Low in April 2025
India’s wholesale inflation rate dropped to 0.85% year-on-year in April 2025, the lowest in 13 months, primarily due to a significant decline in food prices, especially vegetables. This easing inflation trend may provide the Reserve Bank of India with more flexibility to implement interest rate cuts to stimulate economic growth.
📡 Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Addresses ‘Bharat 6G 2025’ Conference
Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, spoke at the ‘Bharat 6G 2025’ International Conference and Exhibition, emphasizing India’s commitment to advancing 6G technology and its potential to revolutionize communication infrastructure.
🕯️ Celebrating Vaiśākha Buddha Pūrṇimā Divas with Cultural Splendour
The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation, organized celebrations for Vaiśākha Buddha Pūrṇimā Divas at Dr. BR Ambedkar International Centre, featuring prayers, dialogues, and cultural performances to honor Lord Buddha’s teachings.
🌄 Curtain Raiser for Rising North East Investor Summit
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chaired the curtain raiser event for the Rising North East Investor Summit, highlighting investment opportunities and development initiatives in the northeastern region of India.
🏭 Cabinet Approves Semiconductor Unit in Uttar Pradesh
The Indian government has approved a ₹37.06 billion ($435 million) semiconductor manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh, a joint venture between HCL Group and Taiwan’s Foxconn. Scheduled to commence production in 2027, this facility aims to bolster India’s position in the global electronics manufacturing sector.
🚩 Major Success Against Naxalism: 31 Maoists Eliminated
In a significant counter-insurgency operation at Karreguttalu Hill on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, Indian security forces eliminated 31 Maoists. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed this as a historic achievement in the nation’s resolve for a ‘Naxal-free India.’
🎯 Operation SINDOOR: Precision Strikes on Terrorist Camps
India launched Operation SINDOOR, a 23-minute precision military operation targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Utilizing advanced weaponry, including Rafale jets and suicide drones, the operation aimed to dismantle terror camps without crossing international borders.
🤝 Global Solidarity with India Against Cross-Border Terrorism
Following Operation SINDOOR, nations worldwide expressed support for India’s stance against cross-border terrorism, emphasizing the importance of collective action to combat global security threats.
🛡️ Operation SINDOOR Showcases Aatmanirbhar Innovation
Operation SINDOOR highlighted India’s strides in self-reliant defense capabilities, showcasing indigenous technologies like Akash missiles and domestically developed drones, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat in national security.
📰 Rejoinder on Cartoon in The Times of India
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj issued a rejoinder regarding a cartoon published in The Times of India’s New Delhi edition on May 14, 2025. The cartoon, originally from April 14, 2016, depicted Gram Panchayats unfavorably, prompting the Ministry to address the misrepresentation.
🩸 DoPT’s Voluntary Blood Donation Drive
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated a voluntary blood donation camp organized by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) at North Block, where over 150 employees participated. This initiative follows a similar drive by the Ministry of Science & Technology at Ambedkar International Centre.
🛰️ DST & DRDO Collaborate on Space Situational Awareness
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance ground-based Space Situational Awareness (SSA). This collaboration leverages the observational facilities and expertise of the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES).
🧬 India as Emerging Global Biotech Destination
Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India’s exponential growth in the bioeconomy, rising from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024, with a target of $300 billion by 2030. He emphasized India’s potential to lead the next global biotechnology revolution.
⚗️ Development of Iron-Doped Catalyst for Oxygen Electrocatalysis
Researchers developed iron-doped catalysts, NiₓFe₁₋ₓSe₂–NC and Ni₃₋ₓFeₓSe₄–NC, enhancing electronic interactions and creating more active sites for reactions. This advancement optimizes the binding of reaction intermediates, contributing to sustainable oxygen electrocatalysis.
🏭 Launch of CCU Testbeds in Cement Industry
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) launched five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds in the cement sector. This academia-industry collaboration forms a pioneering research cluster aimed at reducing industrial carbon emissions.
♿ ‘Inclusive India Summit’ on Accessibility Awareness Day
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced the ‘Inclusive India Summit’ to be held on May 15, 2025, coinciding with Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The summit aims to promote inclusive development and digital accessibility for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) in India.
📊 Changes in Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from 2025
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation announced an increase in the PLFS sample size to approximately 2,72,304 households, a 2.65-fold rise from previous figures. This enhancement aims to provide more reliable labor market indicators with improved precision.
🧒 NCPCR’s National Consultation on Child Protection Laws
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) organized an online National Consultation focusing on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. Around 300 participants from various ministries, police departments, and NGOs attended the event.
🎬 NHRC’s 11th Annual Short Film Competition
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) invited entries for its 11th annual short film competition on human rights. The last date for submissions is August 31, 2025, with awards for winning entries.
🧑🎓 NHRC’s Online Internship Programme Begins
The NHRC commenced its two-week online short-term internship programme, selecting 80 university-level students from 21 states and union territories out of 1,795 applicants. The programme aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of human rights promotion and protection in India.
✅ Why ‘Today in Bharat – May-14-2025’ Matters
As we wrap up Today in Bharat – May-14-2025, 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-14-2025 and beyond, for updates that respect your time, your intellect, and your cultural roots.
