Welcome to Today in Bharat – May-17-2025, 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
- 🎓 Vice-President’s Address at Jaipuria Institute of Management Convocation
- ⚠️ Economic Nationalism: Avoiding Empowerment of Hostile Nations
- 🏅 PM Congratulates Neeraj Chopra on Personal Best Throw
- 🧘♂️ “Yoga Unplugged”: Youth-Centric Initiative for IDY 2025
- 🏠 55,000 PMAY-G Houses Inaugurated in Guwahati
- 🌾 Stakeholder Consultation on Viksit Krishi in Nagpur
- 🚫 Import Restrictions on Goods from Bangladesh
- 🎉 DGTR’s 8th Anniversary: Commitment to Fair Trade
- 🌱 DPIIT and GEAPP Collaborate on Climate-Tech Entrepreneurship
- 🎓 IICA & DGR Conclude Certification Program for Defence Officers
- 🏛️ Free Entry to ASI Monuments on International Museum Day
- 🤖 Tripura Advances Digital Governance with AI Workshop
- 🐟 ₹42.4 Cr Aquapark Foundation Laid in Tripura
- 🏗️ Amit Shah Launches ₹708 Cr Projects in Gandhinagar
- 🌐 All-Party Delegations Advocate Zero-Tolerance on Terrorism
- ⚡ India Advocates Inclusive Energy Governance at BRICS Meet
- 🚧 Harsh Malhotra Inspects Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Progress
- 🏡 55,000 PMAY-G Houses Inaugurated in Assam
- Why ‘Today in Bharat – May-17-2025’ Matters
🎓 Vice-President’s Address at Jaipuria Institute of Management Convocation
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the importance of economic nationalism, urging individuals and industries to avoid empowering countries that are hostile to India’s interests through travel or imports. Press Information Bureau
⚠️ Economic Nationalism: Avoiding Empowerment of Hostile Nations
In a strong statement, Vice-President Dhankhar highlighted the risks of supporting nations opposed to India, stressing that economic activities should not benefit such countries, especially during crises.
🏅 PM Congratulates Neeraj Chopra on Personal Best Throw
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Neeraj Chopra for surpassing the 90-meter mark at the Doha Diamond League 2025, achieving his personal best in javelin throw, and bringing pride to the nation. Press Information Bureau
🧘♂️ “Yoga Unplugged”: Youth-Centric Initiative for IDY 2025
The Ministry of Ayush launched “Yoga Unplugged,” a program aimed at engaging youth in the International Day of Yoga 2025 celebrations, encouraging widespread participation in yoga practices. Press Information Bureau
🏠 55,000 PMAY-G Houses Inaugurated in Guwahati
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually attended the Grihapravesh ceremony for 55,000 newly built PMAY-G houses in Guwahati, also announcing the sanctioning of 3.76 lakh additional houses for Assam.
🌾 Stakeholder Consultation on Viksit Krishi in Nagpur
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to chair a stakeholder consultation on the “Viksit Krishi” initiative in Nagpur, focusing on agricultural and rural development programs in Maharashtra.
🚫 Import Restrictions on Goods from Bangladesh
India has imposed restrictions on importing certain goods, including ready-made garments, from Bangladesh via land ports, allowing such imports only through Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports.
🎉 DGTR’s 8th Anniversary: Commitment to Fair Trade
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) marked its 8th anniversary by reaffirming its dedication to ensuring fair trade and announcing plans to launch a digital platform for e-filing in trade remedy investigations.
🌱 DPIIT and GEAPP Collaborate on Climate-Tech Entrepreneurship
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) partnered with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to support early-stage climate-tech startups in India, aiming to foster innovation aligned with the country’s net-zero goals.
🎓 IICA & DGR Conclude Certification Program for Defence Officers
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) have successfully completed their second certification program, training senior defence officers for roles as Independent Directors in corporate boards, thereby enhancing their post-retirement career opportunities.
🏛️ Free Entry to ASI Monuments on International Museum Day
On May 18, 2025, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) offered free entry to all its monuments and museums across the country to celebrate International Museum Day, promoting cultural heritage and public engagement.
🤖 Tripura Advances Digital Governance with AI Workshop
The Directorate of Information Technology (DIT), Government of Tripura, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), organized a workshop under the Capacity Building scheme. This initiative aims to empower state governments with domain expertise and best practices in AI governance, marking a significant step in Tripura’s digital transformation.
🐟 ₹42.4 Cr Aquapark Foundation Laid in Tripura
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurated a Fish Festival and laid the foundation stone for a ₹42.4 crore Integrated Aquapark in Kailashahar, Tripura, under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), aiming to boost the state’s fisheries sector.
🏗️ Amit Shah Launches ₹708 Cr Projects in Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth ₹708 crore in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, including initiatives by the Postal Department, emphasizing the state’s development model.
🌐 All-Party Delegations Advocate Zero-Tolerance on Terrorism
India dispatched all-party delegations to countries like Japan and the UAE as part of Operation Sindoor, aiming to present a united front against terrorism and highlight Pakistan’s alleged involvement in cross-border terrorism.
⚡ India Advocates Inclusive Energy Governance at BRICS Meet
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal participated in the BRICS Energy Ministers’ meeting in Brazil, showcasing India’s power sector achievements and inviting member nations to the next BRICS Energy Gathering in 2026, emphasizing inclusive energy governance.
🚧 Harsh Malhotra Inspects Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Progress
Union Minister of State Shri Harsh Malhotra inspected a 210-km stretch of the Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway, a ₹12,000 crore project expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6.5 to 2.5 hours, enhancing regional connectivity.
🏡 55,000 PMAY-G Houses Inaugurated in Assam
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended a virtual Grihapravesh ceremony for 55,000 newly constructed houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) in Assam, also announcing 3.76 lakh additional houses to further rural development.
Why ‘Today in Bharat – May-17-2025’ Matters
As we wrap up Today in Bharat – May-17-2025, 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-17-2025 and beyond, for updates that respect your time, your intellect, and your cultural roots.
