Welcome to Today in Bharat – May-20-2025, 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 Congratulates Chancellor Friedrich Merz
- 🤝 Sikkim CM Meets Prime Minister Modi
- 🌍 PM Modi Addresses 78th World Health Assembly
- 🌌 PM Condoles the Passing of Dr. Jayant Narlikar
- ⚛️ PM Mourns the Loss of Dr. MR Srinivasan
- 🛣️ PM to Visit Rajasthan on May 22
- 🧘♂️ 1,000+ Entities Join Yoga Sangam for IDY 2025
- 🌐 India Showcases Ayush at Osaka Expo
- 🌾 Agri Education is Key: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- 📈 Core Industries Grow 0.5% in April 2025
- ⚡ DPIIT Extends Deadline for Appliance QCO
- 📡 TRAI Hosts Connectivity Seminar on WTISD
🇩🇪 PM Modi Congratulates Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Mr. Friedrich Merz on assuming office as the Chancellor of Germany. He reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Germany. Press Information Bureau
🤝 Sikkim CM Meets Prime Minister Modi
Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Prem Singh Tamang, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting was highlighted by the PMO’s official social media handle. Press Information Bureau
🌍 PM Modi Addresses 78th World Health Assembly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, emphasizing the theme “One World for Health.” He highlighted India’s commitment to global health and its willingness to share best practices, especially with the Global South.
🌌 PM Condoles the Passing of Dr. Jayant Narlikar
Prime Minister Modi expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Dr. Jayant Narlikar, a luminary in astrophysics. He acknowledged Dr. Narlikar’s pioneering contributions and his role in making science accessible to the public.
⚛️ PM Mourns the Loss of Dr. MR Srinivasan
The Prime Minister condoled the passing of Dr. MR Srinivasan, a stalwart of India’s nuclear energy program. He recognized Dr. Srinivasan’s instrumental role in developing critical nuclear infrastructure and mentoring young scientists.
🛣️ PM to Visit Rajasthan on May 22
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Rajasthan on May 22. During the visit, he will inaugurate power projects in Bikaner and Udaipur, and nursing colleges in Rajsamand, Pratapgarh, Bhilwara, and Dholpur. Additionally, he will lay the foundation stone for upgrading and maintaining 12 state highways covering over 750 km.
🧘♂️ 1,000+ Entities Join Yoga Sangam for IDY 2025
Over 1,000 organizations, including schools, resident welfare associations, corporates, and community groups, have registered on the Yoga Sangam Portal, setting the stage for the world’s largest wellness celebration on International Day of Yoga 2025. This nationwide movement emphasizes holistic health and community participation.
(pib.gov.in)
🌐 India Showcases Ayush at Osaka Expo
The Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with various Indian and international organizations, is conducting daily yoga sessions from May 2 to October 13, 2025, at the Osaka Expo. So far, 55 sessions have been held, engaging over 2,100 participants, including Japanese nationals and international visitors, promoting India’s integrative health traditions.
(pib.gov.in)
🌾 Agri Education is Key: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the Annual Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Agricultural Universities and Directors of ICAR Institutes, emphasizing the importance of science-based agricultural transformation and the integration of traditional farming practices.
(pib.gov.in)
📈 Core Industries Grow 0.5% in April 2025
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries increased by 0.5% in April 2025 compared to April 2024.
Positive growth was recorded in the production of cement, coal, steel, electricity, and natural gas.
(pib.gov.in)
⚡ DPIIT Extends Deadline for Appliance QCO
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has extended the implementation timeline for the Quality Control Order on safety of electrical appliances to March 19, 2026. This extension aims to facilitate ease of doing business and allows manufacturers additional time to comply with the updated quality and safety standards.
📡 TRAI Hosts Connectivity Seminar on WTISD
On World Telecom and Information Society Day, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) hosted a seminar focusing on “Universal and Meaningful Connectivity.” The event, inaugurated by Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, highlighted TRAI’s mission to ensure inclusive and sustainable access to communication services for all.
