Glimpses of some of Bharat's Achievements in 2025

1. Economic Milestones: 4th Largest Economy: According to IMF estimates and government data, India successfully surpassed Japan to become the world's 4th largest economy in nominal GDP terms, reaching approximately $4.19 trillion. GDP Growth: The economy demonstrated robust growth, with the Real GDP expanding by 8.2% in Q2 of FY 2025-26, exceeding market estimates. Inflation Control: Retail inflation dropped to a historic low of 0.25% in October 2025, marking a significant period of price stability described by the RBI as a "Goldilocks" phase. Energy Transition: In June 2025, India achieved the target of having 50% of its cumulative installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of the 2030 target. 2. Space & Science (ISRO) SPADEX Success (January): ISRO successfully conducted the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX), a crucial technology demonstration for building the future Bharatiya Antariksha Station. NISAR Launch (July): The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite was successfully launched, marking a pinnacle in Indo-US space cooperation. Heavy Lift Capability: ISRO's LVM3 rocket successfully launched the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 satellite, the heaviest payload ever lifted from Indian soil, solidifying India's position in the commercial heavy-lift market. Gaganyaan Progress: The mission entered its final phase with successful ground and technology tests, paving the way for the first uncrewed flight (G1) scheduled for late 2025/early 2026. Sports Achievements Cricket World Cup Victories: Women's Team: The Indian Women's Cricket Team created history by winning their maiden ICC Women's World Cup in November, defeating South Africa. Men's Team: The Men's team lifted the ICC Champions Trophy in March, defeating New Zealand. Blind Cricket: The Women's Blind Cricket team won the inaugural T20 World Cup. Athletics & Chess: Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to officially breach the 90-meter mark in javelin throw. Divya Deshmukh was crowned the FIDE Women's World Cup Champion. Traditional Sports: India swept both the Men's and Women's titles at the Kho Kho World Cup. 4. Infrastructure & Connectivity Kashmir Rail Link (USBRL): The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link was fully completed and dedicated to the nation, providing all-weather rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley. This includes the operationalization of the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge. Pamban Bridge: The new Pamban Bridge, India's first vertical-lift railway sea bridge, was inaugurated in April, connecting Rameswaram to the mainland. Aviation: The Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced operations, significantly decongesting Mumbai's air traffic. Expressways: Major sections of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway were completed, reducing travel time between the two metros by nearly 50%. 5. National Security Operation Sindoor: In May 2025, Indian armed forces conducted precision strikes against terror infrastructure across the border in response to attacks, as confirmed in official year-end reviews.