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Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Cabinet approves ₹1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation Scheme for private-sector R&D
On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of ₹1 lakh crore to provide long-tenor, low- or nil-interest financing for private-sector R&D.
Cabinet approves ₹99,446-crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme to create 3.5 crore jobs
On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore, aiming to incentivise more than 3.5 crore jobs over two years.
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.
Cabinet approves 4-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section of NH-87 in Tamil Nadu
On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved a 46.7-km 4-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section of NH-87 in Tamil Nadu on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a capital cost of ₹1,853 crore.
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.
Project 17A stealth frigate Udaygiri delivered to Indian Navy by MDL
On 1 July 2025 in Mumbai, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders delivered Udaygiri (Yard 12652), the second Project 17A stealth frigate, to the Indian Navy.
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.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches RailOne passenger app
On 1 July 2025 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched RailOne, an all-in-one passenger app, on the 40th Foundation Day of CRIS.
President Murmu inaugurates Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur
On 1 July 2025 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025
Explosion at Sigachi Industries plant in Pashamylaram, Telangana; PM announces ex-gratia
On 30 June 2025, an explosion and fire at the Sigachi Industries factory in Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district, Telangana, caused heavy loss of life; the Prime Minister announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF for each deceased's next of kin.
Atal Bhujal Yojana steering committee holds 8th meeting
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the eighth meeting of the National Level Steering Committee of the Atal Bhujal Yojana was held under Water Resources Secretary Debashree Mukherjee.
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.
Hul Diwas: PM pays tribute to heroes of the Santhal Hul
On 30 June 2025, Hul Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav and Phulo-Jhano, heroes of the Santhal uprising, while Jharkhand's CM and Governor led tributes in Ranchi.
ECI uploads Bihar's 2003 electoral roll to ease Special Intensive Revision
On 30 June 2025, the Election Commission of India uploaded Bihar's 2003 electoral roll, covering 4.96 crore electors, on its website to facilitate the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
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.
First-ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue opens in Chennai
On 30 June 2025 in Chennai, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first-ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue, held aboard the MV Empress at Chennai Port.
President Murmu attends IVRI Bareilly convocation and first convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur
On 30 June 2025 in Uttar Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) at Bareilly and the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur.
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.
Ericsson's India-made antenna facility opens at Manesar
On 30 June 2025 in Manesar, Haryana, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated Ericsson's antenna manufacturing facility at VVDN's Global Innovation Park.
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.
Union Minister and Puducherry LG discuss coastal action plan and Deep Ocean Mission prospects
On 30 June 2025, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan discussed a coastal action plan for Puducherry, covering coastal cleaning, a permanent coastal management mechanism, seabed minerals and deep-sea fishing under the Deep Ocean Mission.
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.