Today’s Top News – 25 March 2025

1. President Droupadi Murmu said that the central government is taking all steps to improve infrastructural facilities in tribal villages, including quality education, skill development, and mobile networks. Speaking at the foundation day of Bharatiya Biswabasu Shabara Samaj at Kaliapalli in Nayagarh district of Odisha.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited inputs from citizens for the Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani, which will take place on the 30th of this month. It will be the 120th episode of the monthly radio programme. 3. Both Houses of Parliament yesterday witnessed multiple adjournments over the reported remarks of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to change the Constitution for providing reservation to a particular minority group.

4. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has expressed concern over the issue of recovery of cash from the residence of Delhi High Court Justice and called for the eradication of such malaise to prevent a recurrence. Mr Dhankhar today held a meeting with Leader of the House JP Nadda and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge over the issue in the Parliament House.

5. The Centre has notified an increase in the salary, daily allowance and pension of members and former members of Parliament. The monthly salary for members of parliament has been increased from one lakh rupees to one lakh 24 thousand. The daily allowance has been raised from two thousand rupees to two thousand five hundred rupees. The monthly pension for members and ex-members of parliament has been revised from 25 thousand rupees to 31 thousand rupees. It will be effective from 1st April 2023.

6. Telangana State Assembly has passed a resolution adopting the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (Central Act 42), 1994 and Rules, 1995, and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Act of 2011 (THOTA). State Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha moved the resolution in the Assembly.

7. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis released a progress report book on the achievements of the state’s energy department during the first 100 days of the government. The report highlights the performance of key public sector energy companies, including MahaVitaran, MahaGenco, MahaTransco, and MahaUrja.

8. In Mizoram, The Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government headed by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Reshuffles Portfolios of Seven Ministers.

9. Union Health Minister J P Nadda has announced that the Intensified TB Elimination Campaign will now be expanded to all the districts in the country. Earlier, the campaign was implemented in 455 selected high-priority districts.

10. In Nagaland, World Tuberculosis (TB) Day was observed across various districts. A state-level programme was organised at the Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kohima.

11. The government has said that around 18 lakh new employees have been enrolled under the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIC) in the month of January this year.

12. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Ladakh, Gilgit and Muzaffarabad during the next three days.

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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Delhi High Court has withdrawn judicial work from Justice Yashwant Varma with immediate effect after a large stash of cash was allegedly found at his official residence following a fire. The decision was announced in a note issued by the high court yesterday.

2. The Mumbai police have registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a show.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has demanded an apology from Kunal Kamra for his controversial remarks and warned of legal action if he fails to do so.

3. In a major operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Hiranagar sector, security forces discovered a large cache of material, including M-4 carbine magazines and a bulletproof jacket.

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An Accident At Bullet Train Site Near Ahmedabad : At least 65 trains were impacted after a 500-tonne gantry used to launch viaducts on pillars collapsed at the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor project site in Vatva near Ahmedabad late on Sunday evening.

While no casualties were reported, thousands of passengers travelling by train from Mumbai towards Ahmedabad faced cancellations or delays.

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1. SEBI Doubles FPI Disclosure Threshold to ₹50,000 Cr : Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved a proposal to double the investment threshold for granular disclosures by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to 50,000 crore rupees.

2. The Reserve Bank on Monday issued revised guidelines on Priority Sector Lending (PSL) to facilitate better targeting of bank credit to the priority sectors of the economy. The new guidelines will come into effect from April 1, 2025, the RBI said.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Kesari Chapter 2 Teaser: Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan and Ananya Panday will soon be seen in Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallainwala Bagh. The film’s teaser is finally out; with its focus on audio for gripping storytelling, the film promises a thrilling narrative about the unspoken aftermath of the tragedy. Kesari Chapter 2 hits theatres on 18th April 2025.

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DEFENCE News
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1. Indian Military Academy to induct 1st batch of women officer cadets: Eight of 18 women cadets in their final NDA term have chosen the army and will train at IMA for a year before being commissioned as officers next year.

2. India’s Defence Production Hits Record ₹1.27 Lakh Crore in 2023-24. The Defence Ministry said the value of defence production has surged by 174 per cent from 46 thousand 429 crore in 2014-15.

3. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on Saturday launched Tavasya, the second frigate under Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, marking a significant step toward India’s naval self-reliance.

4. CULMINATION OF BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE – VARUNA 2025 : The bilateral naval exercise VARUNA 2025, held from 19 to 22 Mar 25, brought together Indian Navy and the French Navy, underscoring their enduring partnership.

5. Indian Navy will carry out a mega wargame with several African nations next month to expand its overall defence cooperation with the continent, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new vision for engagement with the Global South.

PM Modi announced the vision MAHASAGAR or “Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions” for India’s engagement with the Global South during his recent visit to Mauritius.

6. Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti said the Indian Navy and the Tanzania Peoples Defence Force will co-host the exercise, titled “AIKEYME” or Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement, off Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania in mid-April and it is set to be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

25 Mar (Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Vasanta
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Month : Chaitra 11

(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month Phalguna 26

Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha/ Uttara Ashadha

Tithi : Ekadashi/
Dwadashi

Rahu 03:34 PM – 05:05 PM

Yamaganda 09:31 AM – 11:02 AM

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