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Wed, 11 Jun 2025
ILO–UNICEF report: 138 million children in child labour in 2024; 2025 elimination target missed
On 11 June 2025 in Geneva and New York, the ILO and UNICEF released 'Child Labour: Global estimates 2024, trends and the road forward', estimating nearly 138 million children in child labour in 2024.
Railways: Aadhaar authentication for online Tatkal from 1 July; OTP from 15 July; agents barred for first 30 minutes
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, Indian Railways announced that from 1 July 2025 only Aadhaar-authenticated users can book Tatkal tickets on the IRCTC website and app.
Piyush Goyal in Stockholm: 21st session of India–Sweden Joint Commission held
On 11 June 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal began a two-day visit (11–12 June) for the 21st session of the India–Sweden Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation.
Mandaviya delivers India's national statement at 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva
On 11 June 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya delivered India's national statement at the plenary of the 113th International Labour Conference.
Lokpal of India adopts new motto: 'Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption'
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Full Bench of the Lokpal of India adopted a new motto, 'Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption', replacing the old one.
Tue, 10 Jun 2025
Sitharaman chairs 29th FSDC meeting in Mumbai; sector-specific cybersecurity strategy considered
On 10 June 2025 in Mumbai, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 29th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC).
Power Minister: 241 GW peak met with zero shortage; VGF for 30 GWh battery storage approved
On 10 June 2025 in New Delhi, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said India met a peak demand of 241 GW on 9 June with zero peak shortage and announced a VGF scheme for 30 GWh of battery storage.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar delivers keynote at International IDEA's Stockholm conference on electoral integrity
On 10 June 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar delivered the inaugural keynote at the Stockholm International Conference on Electoral Integrity.
Maharashtra cabinet raises excise duty on IMFL and country liquor; creates Maharashtra Made Liquor category
On 10 June 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved higher excise duties on liquor.
Amit Shah reviews flood preparedness; glacial lake monitoring and Narmada afforestation stressed
On 10 June 2025 in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting to review the country's flood management preparedness.
Assam cabinet raises ASHA honorarium to ₹4,000 and supervisors' to ₹10,200 from 1 October
On 10 June 2025 in Guwahati, Assam, the state cabinet approved higher fixed monthly honorariums for ASHA workers and ASHA supervisors from 1 October 2025.
First meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports held under Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal
On 10 June 2025 at Vanijya Bhawan in Delhi, the first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports was held under Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.
MoHUA issues Advisory No. 27 to repurpose Smart City SPVs and continue ICCCs
On 10 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs issued Advisory No. 27 on repurposing the Smart City SPVs beyond the Smart Cities Mission.
Pradhan chairs Global Young Scientists Conference and GYA AGM at IIT Hyderabad
On 10 June 2025 at IIT Hyderabad, Telangana, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the Global Young Scientists Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Global Young Academy.
CAQM, CSIR-CRRI and SPA New Delhi sign MoU to curb road dust in NCR
On 10 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) signed a tripartite MoU with CSIR-CRRI and the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, to curb road dust in NCR.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025
Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 catches fire off Kerala; INS Surat rescues 18 crew
On 9 June 2025 off Azhikkal, Kerala, the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 caught fire after a container explosion, and the Indian Navy's INS Surat rescued 18 of its 22 crew.
Third UN Ocean Conference opens in Nice; Jitendra Singh leads India's delegation
On 9 June 2025 in Nice, France, the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, opened, with Union Minister Jitendra Singh leading India's delegation.
QCI marks World Accreditation Day 2025 on SMEs; revamped NABL portal launched
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Quality Council of India commemorated World Accreditation Day 2025 at the India Habitat Centre and launched the revamped NABL Portal.
Goyal begins Switzerland–Sweden visit with Swiss industry meetings in Bern
On 9 June 2025 in Bern, Switzerland, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal began his 9–13 June visit to Switzerland and Sweden with engagements with Swiss industry leaders.
NHAI releases its first Asset Monetisation Strategy for the road sector
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released its first-ever 'Asset Monetization Strategy for the Road Sector'.
Keel laid for fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel at Goa Shipyard
On 9 June 2025 in Goa, the keel of Yard 1283, the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd, was laid.
NeVA launched for Puducherry Legislative Assembly, the 19th legislature on the platform
On 9 June 2025 in Puducherry, Union Minister of State L. Murugan inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly.
MHA provides ₹25 crore extra for 2,060 houses damaged by Pakistani shelling in J&K
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced an additional provision of ₹25 crore for 2,060 houses damaged by cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sitharaman chairs 6th NIIF Governing Council meeting; AUM above ₹30,000 crore
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 6th meeting of the Governing Council of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF).
BHASHINI and CRIS sign MoU for multilingual AI on railway platforms
On 9 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Digital India Bhashini Division (BHASHINI) and the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) signed an MoU on multilingual AI solutions for Indian Railways.
India, as IALA Vice President, takes part in 2nd IALA Council session in Nice
On 9 June 2025 in Nice, France, the 2nd Session of the IALA Council opened, with India participating as Vice President of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.
Sun, 08 Jun 2025
Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in five sets to retain French Open title
Carlos Alcaraz beat world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in the French Open men's singles final on 8 June 2025, saving three championship points.
India and Norway co-host Marine Spatial Planning event in Monaco on World Ocean Day
Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Norway's Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust jointly hosted a high-level Marine Spatial Planning event in Monaco on 8 June 2025, World Ocean Day.
Punjab hands over certificates for ₹67.84 crore loan waiver to SC and Divyangjan borrowers
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann handed over loan waiver certificates in Amritsar on 8 June 2025 under a ₹67.84 crore waiver for 4,727 borrowers of the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation.