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Sun, 29 Jun 2025
Amit Shah inaugurates National Turmeric Board headquarters in Nizamabad
On 29 June 2025 in Nizamabad, Telangana, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board.
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.
Meghalaya's Eri Silk, recently GI-tagged, praised in Mann Ki Baat
On 29 June 2025, in Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Meghalaya on its Eri Silk receiving the GI tag a few days earlier.
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.
Football for Schools: FIFA footballs distributed across West Bengal from Kolkata
On 29 June 2025 in Kolkata, West Bengal, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the kick-off for distribution of FIFA footballs under Football for Schools (F4S) at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Fort William.
Bodoland CEM Cup football draws about 70,000 players, PM notes in Mann Ki Baat
On 29 June 2025, in Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the Bodoland CEM Cup football tournament in Assam's Bodo Territorial Area, with more than 3,700 teams and about 70,000 players.
Raksha Rajya Mantri visits DRDO's DMSRDE in Kanpur
On 29 June 2025 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth visited DRDO's Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE).
Mandaviya leads 29th Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Palitana with sanitation workers
On 29 June 2025 in Palitana, Gujarat, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led a special edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle featuring 'Swachhta Senanis', held simultaneously at 6,000 locations.
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.
PM Modi addresses centenary celebrations of Jain Acharya Vidyanand Ji Muniraj
On 28 June 2025, PM Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of Acharya Shri Vidyanand Ji Muniraj at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
ECI: Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls under way in Bihar
On 28 June 2025, the Election Commission of India said the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls had already started in Bihar.
Amit Shah inaugurates projects at Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra
On 28 June 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed by video the inauguration and foundation stone ceremony of projects at Shri Govind Guru University, Vinzol, Godhra (Gujarat).
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.
2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave held in Guwahati
On 28 June 2025, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy addressed Day 2 of the 2nd North-East Mining Ministers' Conclave in Guwahati, Assam.
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.
Vice-President receives first copies of 'Ambedkar's Messages' by D.S. Veeraiah
On 28 June 2025, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar received the first copies of the books 'Ambedkar's Messages' and 'Ambedkar ke Sandesh' at the Vice-President's Enclave, New Delhi.
Lt Gen DS Rana takes over as 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal Rifles
On 28 June 2025, Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana took over as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of the Garhwal Rifles at Lansdowne, Uttarakhand.
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.
President Murmu addresses MSME Day celebration in New Delhi
On 27 June 2025, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi.
'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.
India to host 2029 World Police and Fire Games in Ahmedabad
On 27 June 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed India's designation as host of the 2029 World Police and Fire Games, with Ahmedabad (Gujarat) as the venue.
ESIC's 196th meeting in Shimla approves re-launch of SPREE
On 27 June 2025, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 196th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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.
Indian Navy inducts fifth 25T Bollard Pull tug 'Ojas' at Visakhapatnam
On 27 June 2025, the Indian Navy inducted 'Ojas', the fifth 25-tonne Bollard Pull tug, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles hold 6th Joint Working Group meeting in Kochi
On 27 June 2025, the 6th Joint Working Group meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles concluded at ICG District Headquarters No. 4, Kochi (Kerala).
PM greets Kutchi community on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year
On 27 June 2025, PM Narendra Modi greeted the Kutchi community of Gujarat and across the world on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year.