Both Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrated their foundation day on February 20, 2025.

Vietnam's parliament approved an $8 billion rail link project to China in February 2025, enhancing regional connectivity.

India became the second country, after China, to issue Digital Pilot Licenses in February 2025.

Brazil officially joined OPEC+ as an observer in February 2025.

The 2nd Simolu Festival took place in Nagaon, Assam, amid the blooming Bombax Ceiba flowers in February 2025.

The RBI launched the RBIDATA mobile app, offering seamless access to over 11,000 macroeconomic and financial data series. It is designed for researchers, policymakers, and the general public.

Bengal topped India’s bird species count for the third consecutive year in the Great Backyard Bird Count 2025, recording 543 species out of a total of 1,068 species in India.

The Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP) won the prestigious SKOCH Award 2024 at the 100th SKOCH Summit in New Delhi. The award was accepted by Ango Konyak and Wennyei Konyak.

Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 ODI wickets, achieving this milestone in 104 matches, surpassing Ajit Agarkar’s record of 133 matches.

Kerala launched nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) to safely collect and dispose of expired and unused medicines. The program began as a pilot in Kozhikode and Ulliyeri.

Vivek Joshi, a distinguished mechanical engineer from IIT-Roorkee and a seasoned IAS officer, was appointed as the Election Commissioner on February 19, 2025. He succeeded Rajiv Kumar.

Nita Ambani, the Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, was honored with the Governor of Massachusetts' Citation for her remarkable contributions to education, healthcare, sports, arts, culture, and women's empowerment.

The MoU signed between CSIR (Indi and NAST (Nepal) aims to enhance joint research, technology exchange, and capacity-building in areas like biotechnology and material sciences.

India and Argentina signed an MoU to expand cooperation in the mining sector, specifically focusing on lithium exploration. The agreement highlights the importance of securing valuable resources for India's future energy needs.

India was elected Vice President of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IAL during its first General Assembly in Singapore. This role strengthens global maritime governance.

LIC has launched the 'One Man Office' initiative, which equips agents with 24x7 digital tools to streamline policy sales, premium payments, and loan processing, thereby reducing dependence on physical offices.

Olympic medal-winning shooter Manu Bhaker was awarded the prestigious BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award for her significant achievements and contributions to Indian sports in the past year.

Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, took the oath of office as Delhi's Chief Minister. This marks a new leadership phase for Delhi, with promises focused on women's welfare and development initiatives.

The Jharkhand government has imposed a one-year ban on gutkha and pan masala to curb health risks associated with tobacco products. The ban was enforced through a notification issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department.

India and the USA signed the COMPACT Initiative and Trust Initiative, strengthening bilateral ties in various fields. COMPACT initiative focuses on military partnerships, while Trust Initiative boosts investments and job creation.

Google unveiled 'Ananta,' its largest campus in India, as part of its ongoing expansion in the country.

Zomato introduced 'Nugget,' an AI-powered customer support platform aimed at improving customer service efficiency.

The Arunachal Pradesh government raised the fixed deposit for institutional births of girl children from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 under the Dulari Kanya Scheme.

The conclave emphasized the need for a circular economy to address India’s growing waste crisis and discussed initiatives like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Waste to Wealth.

Ajmer is hosting the first-ever All India Transgender Conference, a 10-day event focusing on the challenges faced by the transgender community.

Milind Rege, the former Mumbai cricket captain, passed away at the age of 76. He was known for his vast knowledge of cricket and contributions to Mumbai cricket. Milind passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 76 due to cardiac arrest.

The UP Assembly became India’s first to introduce a translation system for Awadhi, Braj, Bhojpuri, Bundelkhandi, and English, a significant step in promoting inclusivity.

Reliance Industries ranked 2nd globally in the FutureBrand Index 2024, marking the first time an Indian company entered the top three, surpassing Apple. (Rank 1 - Samsung)

Conclave and The Brutalist both won four awards each, but Conclave was highlighted as a major winner at the BAFTA Awards 2025.

IIT Guwahati researchers developed a self-cleaning, flexible heating fabric that maintains a temperature range of 40°C to 60°C for over 10 hours, providing an energy-efficient solution for cold climates.

The AI for Entrepreneurship module was launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), National Skill Development Corporation (NSD, and Intel India to promote AI education for young innovators.

Gujarat launched the G-SAFAL scheme, a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering underprivileged families, especially women, and promoting economic self-sufficiency.

PM-AASHA is an initiative aimed at ensuring fair prices for farmers and boosting their income through a robust procurement system. It has been extended until 2025-26.

India’s first Open Air Art Wall Museum was inaugurated at Mausam Bhawan in New Delhi. The museum celebrates the 150-year journey of the India Meteorological Department.

N. Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of Tata Group, was awarded an honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom for his contributions in strengthening business ties between India and the UK.

The Gaganyaan mission aims to send Indian astronauts into space by 2026, with the first unmanned flight expected in December 2025.

The Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana Scheme was launched by the Chief Minister of Puducherry, N. Rangasamy, alongside Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan. The scheme aims to provide free health insurance of up to ₹5 lakh annually for senior citizens aged 70 and above.

IIT Kanpur, with support from NABARD, introduced solar dehydration technology, which helps in preserving agricultural produce and reducing post-harvest losses, ultimately boosting farmers' income.

BEL and Safran Electronics & Defense signed an MoU to jointly produce and maintain the HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range), a precision-guided air-to-ground weapon used with jets like Rafale and LCA Tejas.

Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list of highest-paid athletes in 2024 with a total income of $260 million, according to the sports news site Sportico.

NAKSHA is aimed at modernizing urban land records in 152 Urban Local Bodies across 26 States and 3 Union Territories, with the goal of reducing disputes and improving urban planning.

World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner accepted a three-month suspension from February 9 to May 4, 2025, following a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over two positive doping tests.

To commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi, the Indian government announced a ₹100 commemorative coin in his memory.

The Haryana government approved the culling of male Nilgais (blue bulls) to control human-wildlife conflicts and reduce the damage these animals cause to agricultural lands.

Description: The "Nodi Bandhan" scheme was launched in West Bengal to promote river development and prevent erosion along the Ganga-Padma river.

Description: India is finalizing a deal with the Philippines to supply the Akash surface-to-air missile system for $200 million, marking a significant step in India's defense exports.

Description: The National Tribal Festival 'Aadi Mahotsav' was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on February 16, 2025.

Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CE of India, taking charge from Rajiv Kumar. His tenure is set to last until 2029.

Madhya Pradesh launched India's first Global Capability Centre (GC Policy 2025. The policy aims to attract multinational corporations by developing Tier-2 cities like Indore, Bhopal, and Jabalpur into global business hubs.

Elon Musk and his artificial intelligence company xAI launched Grok 3, an advanced AI chatbot claiming to be the smartest AI ever developed.