Contents
- 🏥 Union Home Minister Meets Injured Security Personnel
- 🏆 MSMEs Invited to Apply for National Award 2024
- 📜 States Urged to Integrate Aadhaar with Land Records
- 🚀 India to Study Sustainability of Human Life in Space
- 🧪 Indigenous Quantum Tech Discussed at CSIR-NPL
- ♿ ‘Inclusive India Summit’ Promotes Accessibility
- 📊 April 2025 Labour Force Survey Released
- 👔 Dr. Ajay Kumar Assumes Charge as UPSC Chairman
- 🌊 India-EU Collaborate on Marine Litter and Green Hydrogen
- ⚖️ NHRC Urges Implementation of Supreme Court Directives
- ✅ Why ‘Today in Bharat – May-15-2025’ Matters
🏥 Union Home Minister Meets Injured Security Personnel
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited AIIMS Trauma Centre in Delhi to meet security personnel injured during a major anti-Naxal operation in the Karegutta Hills, on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. The operation resulted in the elimination of 31 Naxalites. Shah commended the bravery of the forces and assured them of the nation’s support.
🏆 MSMEs Invited to Apply for National Award 2024
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises is inviting applications for the National Award 2024 from MSMEs across various categories. Applications are open from April 14 to May 20, 2025, through the National Award portal and the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal.
📜 States Urged to Integrate Aadhaar with Land Records
Union Minister Chandrasekhar Pemmasani has urged states to complete the integration of Aadhaar numbers with Records of Rights (RoRs) to address inaccuracies in land records. The central government plans a technology-driven survey and re-survey of lands in five phases, starting with 3 lakh sq. km. of rural agricultural land.
🚀 India to Study Sustainability of Human Life in Space
Under the BioE3 Biotechnology policy launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India will conduct its first biological experiments aboard the International Space Station. The initiative aims to study the sustainability of human life in space, focusing on the impact of microgravity on edible microalgae as a sustainable nutrition source.
🧪 Indigenous Quantum Tech Discussed at CSIR-NPL
A panel discussion at CSIR-NPL emphasized the need for indigenous development of quantum technologies and their standards. Experts agreed that developing metrology and standards is essential for a strong and self-reliant (‘Aatmnirbhar’) Bharat.
♿ ‘Inclusive India Summit’ Promotes Accessibility
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities organized the ‘Inclusive India Summit’ in New Delhi on Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The summit focused on inclusive development and digital accessibility for persons with disabilities, with three MoUs signed to empower them.
📊 April 2025 Labour Force Survey Released
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the April 2025 Periodic Labour Force Survey. The Labour Force Participation Rate among persons aged 15 and above was 55.6%, with rural areas at 58.0% and urban areas at 50.7%.
👔 Dr. Ajay Kumar Assumes Charge as UPSC Chairman
Dr. Ajay Kumar, former Defence Secretary, took the oath of office as Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission. An alumnus of IIT and holder of a US doctorate, Dr. Kumar brings extensive experience in governance and technology to the role.
🌊 India-EU Collaborate on Marine Litter and Green Hydrogen
India and the European Union have jointly invested ₹391 crore (~€41 million) in initiatives focusing on Marine Plastic Litter and Waste to Green Hydrogen. The collaboration aims to develop innovative research solutions in these areas, co-funded by Horizon Europe and the Government of India.
⚖️ NHRC Urges Implementation of Supreme Court Directives
The National Human Rights Commission has called on all states to immediately implement the Supreme Court’s 14 directives from the 2023 case of Dr. Balram Singh v/s Union of India. These directives aim to eliminate the practice of manual cleaning of hazardous waste, emphasizing the need for robust monitoring systems.
✅ Why ‘Today in Bharat – May-15-2025’ Matters
As we wrap up Today in Bharat – May-15-2025, 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-15-2025 and beyond, for updates that respect your time, your intellect, and your cultural roots.
