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Sat, 05 Jul 2025
Amit Shah lays foundation of Tribhuvan Sahkari University, India's first cooperative university
On 5 July 2025 in Anand, Gujarat, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah performed the Bhoomi Poojan of 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University, India's first cooperative university, on a 125-acre campus to be built at ₹500 crore.
PM Modi holds talks with President Milei in Buenos Aires; first bilateral PM visit to Argentina in 57 years
On 5 July 2025 in Buenos Aires, PM Narendra Modi held talks with Argentine President Javier Milei at Casa Rosada on the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina in 57 years, and received the Key to the City of Buenos Aires.
Bahuda Yatra held in Puri; Holy Trinity returns from Gundicha Temple
On 5 July 2025 in Puri, Odisha, the Bahuda Yatra (return car festival) brought Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra back from the Gundicha Temple to the Singhadwara of Srimandir.
Centre urges use of only BIS-certified helmets; calls for strict enforcement
On 5 July 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs and BIS urged consumers to use only BIS-certified helmets conforming to IS 4151:2015 and called for strict action against sale of uncertified helmets.
International Day of Cooperatives observed on 5 July 2025
On 5 July 2025, the International Day of Cooperatives was observed worldwide under the theme 'Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World', during the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025.
Neeraj Chopra wins inaugural NC Classic in Bengaluru with 86.18 m
On 5 July 2025 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, Neeraj Chopra won the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin event with a throw of 86.18 m.
India women beat Thailand 2-1 to qualify for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026
On 5 July 2025 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, India's women's football team beat hosts Thailand 2-1 to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, with Sangita Basfore scoring both goals.
PM pays tribute to Ram Vilas Paswan on his Jayanti
On 5 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his Jayanti, saying his whole life was dedicated to social justice.
PM Modi reaches Rio de Janeiro for BRICS; welcomed by Indian community
On 5 July 2025, PM Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from Argentina for the 17th BRICS Summit and was given a vibrant welcome by members of the Indian community.
Om Birla inaugurates IPF MEDICON 2025 in New Delhi
On 5 July 2025 in New Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated IPF MEDICON 2025, the 7th Annual International Conference of the Innovative Physicians Forum, and called India's healthcare system qualitative, accessible and affordable.
Fri, 04 Jul 2025
PM Modi receives 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'; first Indian PM to address T&T Parliament
On 4 July 2025 in Port of Spain, President Christine Carla Kangaloo conferred 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago' on PM Narendra Modi, the first foreign leader to receive it, and Modi became the first Indian PM to address the Joint Assembly of T&T's Parliament.
First regional Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation held in Dehradun
On 4 July 2025 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Civil Aviation held the Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation 2025, the first of a series of regional conferences.
India–T&T outcomes: OCI extended to 6th generation; T&T joins CDRI and Global Biofuel Alliance
On 4 July 2025, India and Trinidad & Tobago signed six MoUs/agreements, PM Modi announced extension of the OCI card facility to the 6th generation of the Indian diaspora in T&T, and T&T joined CDRI and the Global Biofuel Alliance.
Mines Ministry releases Copper and Aluminium Vision Documents in Hyderabad
On 4 July 2025 in Hyderabad, Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy released the Copper and Aluminium Vision Documents at an international conference on mine closure organised by the Indian National Committee of the World Mining Congress.
Manjhi: MSMEs account for 30.1% of GDP and 45.73% of exports
On 4 July 2025 in Mumbai, MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said MSMEs account for 30.1% of India's GDP, 35.4% of manufacturing and 45.73% of exports, with over 3.80 crore units on the Udyam portal.
Amit Shah unveils statue of Bajirao Peshwa I at National Defence Academy, Pune
On 4 July 2025 in Pune, Maharashtra, Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the statue of Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa I at the National Defence Academy.
Goyal: Quality Control Orders rose from 14 to 156 in a decade
On 4 July 2025 in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Quality Control Orders grew from 14 covering 106 products in 2014 to 156 covering 672 products.
NPS tax benefits to apply mutatis mutandis to Unified Pension Scheme
On 4 July 2025, the Finance Ministry said tax benefits available under the National Pension System will apply mutatis mutandis to the Unified Pension Scheme, as UPS is an option under NPS.
PM pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his Punya Tithi
On 4 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his Punya Tithi, saying his thoughts and vision remain a guiding light.
Shivraj Chouhan attends sixth convocation of SKUAST-Kashmir
On 4 July 2025 in Srinagar, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the sixth convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) and conferred degrees.
President Murmu unveils Durand Cup 2025 trophies
On 4 July 2025 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2025.
Thu, 03 Jul 2025
DAC clears 10 proposals worth about ₹1.05 lakh crore under Buy (Indian-IDDM)
On 3 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.
PM Modi arrives in Trinidad & Tobago, first bilateral PM visit since 1999; addresses Indian diaspora
On 3 July 2025 in Port of Spain, PM Narendra Modi arrived on a State Visit to Trinidad & Tobago, the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM since 1999, was received at the airport by PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and addressed the Indian diaspora.
WOAH recognises India's first Equine Disease-Free Compartment at RVC Centre, Meerut
On 3 July 2025, the World Organisation for Animal Health recognised India's first Equine Disease-Free Compartment, at the Remount Veterinary Corps Centre & College, Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh.
PM Modi becomes first Indian PM to address Ghana's Parliament; pays tribute at Nkrumah Memorial Park
On 3 July 2025 in Accra, Ghana, PM Narendra Modi addressed a special session of the Parliament of Ghana, the first Indian Prime Minister to do so, and paid tribute to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah at the Nkrumah Memorial Park.
CAQM reviews Haryana and Punjab air-pollution action in Chandigarh
On 3 July 2025 in Chandigarh, the Commission for Air Quality Management chaired by Rajesh Verma held high-level review meetings with the governments of Haryana and Punjab on stubble burning and other pollution measures.
NITI Aayog report: chemical sector can reach USD 1 trillion and 12% GVC share by 2040
On 3 July 2025 in New Delhi, NITI Aayog released 'Chemical Industry: Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains', noting India's 3.5% share in global chemical value chains and a USD 31 billion chemical trade deficit in 2023.
OPCW holds Asia regional meeting of National Authorities in New Delhi
From 1 to 3 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons held its Asia regional meeting of National Authorities on implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Shivraj Chouhan announces ₹150-crore Clean Plant Centre for Srinagar after J&K review
On 3 July 2025 in Srinagar, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed agriculture with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and announced a ₹150-crore Clean Plant Centre in Srinagar under MIDH.
Aadhaar authentications hit 229.33 crore in June 2025; face authentication at record 15.87 crore
On 3 July 2025, UIDAI said Aadhaar holders carried out 229.33 crore authentication transactions in June 2025, about 7.8% more than in June 2024, with a record 15.87 crore face authentications.