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Thu, 12 Jun 2025
Retail inflation falls to 2.82% in May 2025, lowest since February 2019; food inflation 0.99%
On 12 June 2025 in New Delhi, MoSPI released CPI data showing all-India retail inflation of 2.82% in May 2025, the lowest year-on-year rate since February 2019.
Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 bound for London Gatwick, crashes after take-off from Ahmedabad
On 12 June 2025 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick with 230 passengers and 12 crew, crashed shortly after take-off.
Assam confers Srimanta Sankardeva Award on dancer Sonal Mansingh
On 12 June 2025 in Guwahati, Assam, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya conferred the Srimanta Sankardeva Award on classical dancer Sonal Mansingh at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra.
Centre approves PSS procurement of summer moong in Haryana, UP and Gujarat and groundnut in UP
On 12 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Government approved procurement of 54,166 MT of summer moong under the Price Support Scheme in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, and 50,750 MT of groundnut in Uttar Pradesh.
Indian Coast Guard chairs 137th meeting of Offshore Security Coordination Committee
On 12 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Indian Coast Guard chaired the 137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) to review the security of India's offshore installations.
DGT and Shell India launch Green Skills and EV training programme at ITIs and NSTIs in five states
On 12 June 2025, the Directorate General of Training (DGT) and Shell India launched a Green Skills and Electric Vehicle training programme at select ITIs and NSTIs in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
NHAI caps supervision at 10 projects per 'Engineer' for consultancy firms
On 12 June 2025 in New Delhi, NHAI restricted consultancy firms to a maximum of 10 National Highway projects per designated 'Engineer' for supervision of construction or maintenance.
95th Network Planning Group meeting evaluates five projects including Ahmedabad Metro airport link
On 12 June 2025 in New Delhi, the 95th meeting of the Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti evaluated five infrastructure projects, including Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2A to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
TDB funds Clearsynth Labs facility for bulk manufacture of deuterated reagents
On 12 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Technology Development Board (TDB) announced financial support to Clearsynth Labs Limited for a facility to manufacture deuterated reagents and building blocks at commercial scale.
Manohar Lal reviews urban development schemes in J&K with CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar
On 12 June 2025 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal reviewed urban development schemes in the presence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Wed, 11 Jun 2025
Cabinet approves Koderma–Barkakana and Ballari–Chikjajur rail doubling projects worth ₹6,405 crore
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two railway doubling projects worth ₹6,405 crore in Jharkhand, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Goa cabinet approves State Heritage Policy 2025
On 11 June 2025 in Goa, the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant approved the Goa State Heritage Policy 2025 for preserving over 200 heritage sites.
India hosts third ITU-T FG-AINN meeting on AI-native telecom networks in New Delhi
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, the third meeting of the ITU-T Focus Group FG-AINN on AI-native telecommunication networks was inaugurated, organised by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC).
Sri Lanka Army Commander Lt Gen Lasantha Rodrigo begins India visit; visits South Western Command, Jaipur
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, Lt Gen BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, began an official visit to India from 11 to 14 June 2025 with a wreath-laying at the National War Memorial.
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.
Uttarakhand cabinet approves Allied and Healthcare Council, PPP guest houses and floodplain construction rules
On 11 June 2025 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved six proposals, including a State Allied and Healthcare Council.
IREDA raises ₹2,005.90 crore through QIP
On 11 June 2025 in New Delhi, the IREDA Board approved allotment of shares after the company raised ₹2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP).
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.