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Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025, replacing the 2001 policy
On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the National Sports Policy 2025, which supersedes the National Sports Policy 2001 and targets excellence including at the 2036 Olympic Games.
INS Tamal, last Tushil-class stealth frigate from Russia, commissioned at Kaliningrad
On 1 July 2025 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71), the eighth Project 1135.6 multi-role stealth frigate and second of the Tushil class.
Digital India completes 10 years
On 1 July 2025, the Digital India programme, launched by PM Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015, completed ten years, with the PM calling it a journey that ushered in a new era of empowerment.
GST completes eight years; record ₹22.08 lakh crore gross collection in 2024–25
On 1 July 2025, the Goods and Services Tax completed eight years, with PM Narendra Modi calling it a landmark reform and gross collections hitting a record ₹22.08 lakh crore in 2024–25.
Railway passenger fares rationalised from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, Indian Railways' revised basic fares took effect: 1 paisa per km more for Mail/Express non-AC classes and 2 paise per km more for AC classes, with no increase for Second Class Ordinary up to 500 km.
National Doctors' Day observed; PM greets doctors
On 1 July 2025, India observed National Doctors' Day, which honours Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, and PM Narendra Modi greeted doctors for their dexterity, diligence and compassion.
SECI crosses 60 GW of renewable Power Sale Agreements
On 1 July 2025, the Solar Energy Corporation of India said it has executed over 60 GW of Power Sale Agreements for renewable energy capacity.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025
RBI directs banks to integrate DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
On 30 June 2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued an advisory directing all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and Co-operative Banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by the Department of Telecommunications.
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi leaves for four-day Bhutan visit
On 30 June 2025, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi departed for Bhutan on a four-day official visit to enhance defence cooperation.
QUAD Coast Guards launch first 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission'
On 30 June 2025, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the US and Australia launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission' under the Wilmington Declaration, with officers embarked on USCGC Stratton sailing to Guam.
Industrial output grows 1.2% in May 2025
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Quick Estimate of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), showing growth of 1.2% in May 2025.
Nationwide testing of indigenous Cell Broadcast disaster-alert system under way
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Telecommunications said that, with NDMA, nationwide testing of an indigenous Cell Broadcast system for disaster alerts is under way, adding to the SMS-based SACHET system.
Kharif sowing reaches 262.15 lakh hectare by 27 June
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare reported kharif sowing of 262.15 lakh hectare as on 27 June 2025, against 235.44 lakh hectare a year earlier.
Sun, 29 Jun 2025
19th Statistics Day marks 75 years of the National Sample Survey; MoSPI launches GoIStats app
On 29 June 2025 in New Delhi, MoSPI celebrated the 19th Statistics Day on the theme '75 Years of National Sample Survey', launched the GoIStats mobile app and released SDG National Indicator Framework publications.
Mann Ki Baat 123: PM hails WHO's trachoma-free status and ILO's social-protection finding
On 29 June 2025, in the 123rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said WHO has declared India trachoma-free and an ILO report found over 64% of Indians covered by some social protection benefit.
Railways plans new PRS for 1.5 lakh tickets a minute, earlier charting and Tatkal authentication
On 29 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Railways announced reforms reviewed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: a new Passenger Reservation System by December 2025, reservation charts eight hours before departure and authenticated-only Tatkal booking from 1 July 2025.
Centre issues Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands
On 29 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands' to help States and UTs simplify rules and promote agroforestry.
INS Tabar fights fire on tanker MT Yi Cheng 6, safeguards 14 Indian crew
On 29 June 2025, in the North Arabian Sea about 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah, UAE, Indian Navy frigate INS Tabar responded to a Mayday from the Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 and fought an engine-room fire, ensuring the safety of its 14 Indian crew.
Sat, 28 Jun 2025
PM Modi interacts with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the ISS
On 28 June 2025, PM Narendra Modi spoke by videoconference from New Delhi with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian aboard the International Space Station.
India's share of zero-dose children falls from 0.11% to 0.06% of population
On 28 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Health Ministry said zero-dose children declined from 0.11% of India's population in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024.
Ministry of Power sets up task force to conceive the India Energy Stack
On 28 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Power announced a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack, a digital public infrastructure for the power sector.
MNRE revises Waste-to-Energy and Biomass Programme guidelines
On 28 June 2025 in New Delhi, MNRE notified revised guidelines for the Waste-to-Energy and Biomass programmes under the National Bioenergy Programme.
Fri, 27 Jun 2025
Puri Rath Yatra begins; Gajapati Maharaja performs 'Chhera Pahanra'
On 27 June 2025 in Puri, Odisha, the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began, with the Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb performing the 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual.
RRI scientists find teak leaf extract can act as a natural laser shield
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Science and Technology reported that Raman Research Institute scientists found teak leaf extract can serve as a natural laser shield.
Telecom data for May 2025: 1,207.08 million subscribers, tele-density 85.36%
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, showing 1,207.08 million telephone subscribers.
'Skills for the Future' report: 88% of workforce in low-competency occupations
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, MoS Jayant Chaudhary unveiled 'Skills for the Future: Transforming India's Workforce Landscape', a report by the Institute for Competitiveness.
Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Karmayogi' Beta version
On 27 June 2025, Union Minister Jual Oram launched the Adi Karmayogi Beta version at the 'Adi Anveshan' national conference at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025
Axiom-4 Dragon docks with the ISS; Ax-4 crew enters station
On 26 June 2025 (IST), the SpaceX Dragon carrying Axiom Mission 4, with India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, docked with the International Space Station.
Rajnath Singh at SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao; no joint statement adopted
On 26 June 2025 in Qingdao, China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, held talks with China's Admiral Dong Jun and Russia's Andrey Belousov, and the meeting ended without a joint statement.
ECI starts proceedings to delist 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties
On 26 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Election Commission of India started proceedings to delist 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties.