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Sat, 21 Jun 2025
IDY 2025: yoga demonstrations in 191 countries, 13.04 lakh Yoga Sangam events in India
On 21 June 2025, the 11th International Day of Yoga was marked across India with 13.04 lakh registered Yoga Sangam events and abroad with demonstrations in 191 countries, the Ministry of Ayush said.
81 ASI heritage sites host yoga sessions on International Day of Yoga 2025
On 21 June 2025, 81 heritage sites under the Archaeological Survey of India hosted yoga sessions in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush for the 11th International Day of Yoga.
Over nine lakh NCC cadets join synchronised yoga sessions on IDY 2025
On 21 June 2025, more than nine lakh National Cadet Corps cadets took part in synchronised yoga sessions at locations across India for the 11th International Day of Yoga.
Fri, 20 Jun 2025
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
TRAI report: teledensity rises to 85.04%, internet subscribers dip to 969.10 million in Jan–Mar 2025
On 19 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for January–March 2025.
NeSDA report for May 2025: 21,062 e-services; Maharashtra and Uttarakhand reach 100% saturation
On 19 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances released the 25th monthly NeSDA Way Forward report for States/UTs for May 2025, counting 21,062 e-services.
Steel cut for Indian Navy's fourth Fleet Support Ship at Hindustan Shipyard
On 19 June 2025, the steel-cutting ceremony of the fourth of five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, with Chief of the Naval Staff Adm Dinesh K Tripathi as chief guest.
IASST Guwahati study identifies 70 poisonous plants with healing potential
On 19 June 2025, the Department of Science and Technology said researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, Assam identified 70 poisonous plant species traditionally used to treat illnesses.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025
India–France Exercise SHAKTI-VIII begins at Camp Larzac, France
From 18 June 2025 at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France, the Indian and French Armies are holding the 8th edition of the biennial joint military exercise SHAKTI, running till 1 July 2025.
PMAY-Urban 2.0: 2.35 lakh houses approved for nine states at 3rd CSMC meeting
On 18 June 2025 in New Delhi, the third meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee approved 2,34,864 houses in nine states under PMAY-Urban 2.0.
Central employees under Unified Pension Scheme to get retirement and death gratuity
On 18 June 2025 in New Delhi, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced that Central Government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme will be eligible for retirement and death gratuity.
PM Modi makes first-ever Indian prime ministerial visit to Croatia
On 18 June 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković on the first-ever visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia.
ECI introduces SOP to deliver voter ID cards within 15 days
On 18 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Election Commission of India introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure to deliver Electors Photo Identity Cards within 15 days of an update in the electoral rolls.
Sahitya Akademi announces Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 for 24 writers
On 18 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi approved 24 writers for the Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025.
India and Ukraine hold first Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture
On 18 June 2025, India and Ukraine held the first meeting of their Joint Working Group on Agriculture in virtual mode.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Modi and Carney agree on early return of High Commissioners to reset India–Canada ties
On 17 June 2025 at Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, PM Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit and agreed on the early return of High Commissioners.
DGFT restricts import of precious metal alloys with over 1% gold and colloidal metal compounds
On 17 June 2025, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade in New Delhi issued notifications restricting imports of palladium, rhodium and iridium alloys containing more than 1% gold, and of colloidal metals and compounds under CTH 2843.
PM Modi addresses G7 Outreach Session on energy security at Kananaskis
On 17 June 2025 at Kananaskis, Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Summit Outreach Session on energy security.
BSIP finds world's oldest Nothopegia fossil leaves in Assam's Makum Coalfield
On 17 June 2025, the Department of Science and Technology said scientists of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, found 24–23-million-year-old fossil leaves of the genus Nothopegia in the Makum Coalfield of Assam.
Ministry of Coal allocates its 200th coal block, Marwatola–II
On 17 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Coal announced the allocation of its 200th coal mine, with the Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II block issued to Singhal Business Private Limited.
Mon, 16 Jun 2025
WPI inflation eases to 0.39% in May 2025
On 16 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry released data showing annual WPI inflation of 0.39% (provisional) for May 2025.
Cyprus confers Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III on PM Modi; leaders agree five-year roadmap
On 16 June 2025 in Nicosia, Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III on PM Narendra Modi, and the two leaders held official talks.
TRAI caps broadband tariffs for PM-WANI public Wi-Fi providers
On 16 June 2025 in New Delhi, TRAI released the Telecommunication Tariff (71st Amendment) Order, 2025, capping retail broadband tariffs for PM-WANI Public Data Offices at twice the consumer price.
India's total exports reach US$142.43 billion in April–May 2025
On 16 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry estimated India's total exports of goods and services at US$71.12 billion in May 2025 and US$142.43 billion in April–May 2025.
PLFS: unemployment rate rises to 5.6% in May 2025
On 16 June 2025 in New Delhi, MoSPI's Periodic Labour Force Survey monthly bulletin showed the unemployment rate rising to 5.6% in May 2025 from 5.1% in April.
Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Modi and Christodoulides meet business leaders in Limassol; NSE IX–Cyprus Stock Exchange MoU, UPI tie-up
On 15 June 2025 in Limassol, Cyprus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held a roundtable with business leaders from Cyprus and India.
Jitendra Singh announces 'Ease of Research' reforms: higher GFR purchase limits, non-GeM buying
On 15 June 2025 at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced reforms to enhance 'Ease of Innovation' and 'Ease of Doing Research'.
MEA: Indian students in Iran being relocated to safer places with Embassy's help
On 15 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian Embassy in Tehran was relocating some Indian students to safer places within Iran amid Israel–Iran hostilities.
Sat, 14 Jun 2025
India stays out of SCO statement on Israel–Iran, reiterates call for dialogue
On 14 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs said India did not participate in the discussions on the SCO statement on developments between Israel and Iran.
Multinational Exercise Khaan Quest 2025 opens in Mongolia with Indian Army contingent
On 14 June 2025 at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the multinational peacekeeping exercise Khaan Quest 2025 opened with an Indian Army contingent taking part.