NEWS 24-04-2025. News For 25th-Apr (Friday) 1. India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation eased to 2.05 % in March 2025. 2. The US govt has frozen the funding of 2.3 billion Dollars to Harvard University after the institution rejected Trump administration's demand to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes. 3. The second round of talks between the United States and Iran on Tehran’s nuclear programme is expected to be held in Rome. 4. In Chess, world number one, Magnus Carlsen of Norway clinched the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 in Paris, France. 5. PM Vidyalaxmi scheme was launched to support meritorious students in India. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance for higher education through collateral-free loans. 6. Country’s fish production rose to 184 lakh tonne from 95 lakh tonne in the past ten years. 7. In the Men’s javelin throw, Yash Vir Singh clinched the title by narrowly edging out Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena at the Indian Open Athletics 2025 meet in Chennai. 8. India's DRDO unveiled a promising new 6.8x43mm assault rifle prototype, marking a significant advancement in the nation's indigenous small arms capabilities. 9. India is poised to become the world’s fastest-growing large aviation market by 2026, according to Airports Council International (ACI). While China remains significantly ahead in overall aviation market size. 10. India is on the verge of finalizing a landmark $700 million deal with Vietnam for the sale of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. 11. India has set an ambitious defense production goal of ?3 lakh crore by 2029, with the current production projected to cross ?1.60 lakh crore. 12. India and France are poised to sign the defense agreement with the Indian Navy set to acquire 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets. This deal is worth approximately ?63,000 crore ($7.5 billion). < < Back