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Tue, 10 Jun 2025
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
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.
Sat, 07 Jun 2025
CAQM invokes Stage I of GRAP across NCR as Delhi's air quality turns 'Poor'
The Commission for Air Quality Management's GRAP sub-committee invoked all Stage I actions across the National Capital Region on 7 June 2025 after Delhi's AQI reached 209.
PM Modi addresses International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025, outlines five global priorities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 2025 by video on 7 June 2025, outlining five global priorities for disaster resilience of coastal regions.
World Food Safety Day 2025: Nadda launches FSSAI 'Stop Obesity' campaign at NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Union Health Minister J P Nadda delivered the keynote at FSSAI's World Food Safety Day event at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, on 7 June 2025 and launched a campaign to stop obesity.
DRDO's VRDE transfers technologies of nine systems to 10 industries
DRDO's Vehicles Research & Development Establishment at Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, handed over technologies of nine systems to 10 industries on 7 June 2025.
India Pavilion 'Bharat Mandap' ranked among top five at World Expo 2025 Osaka
The Ministry of Culture said on 7 June 2025 that the India Pavilion, titled Bharat Mandap, had been ranked among the top five most admired pavilions at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
CCPA asks e-commerce platforms to self-audit for dark patterns within three months
The Central Consumer Protection Authority on 7 June 2025 advised all e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to detect and remove dark patterns.
RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar appointed part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission
The President appointed RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar as a part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission, the Finance Ministry announced on 7 June 2025.
Amit Shah meets officers behind Abujhmad anti-Naxal operation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met officers who led recent anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh in New Delhi on 7 June 2025, including the operation that killed CPI (Maoist) General Secretary Basavaraju.
Odisha CM inaugurates government medical college and hospital in Kandhamal
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 100-seat Government Medical College and 650-bed hospital at Phulbani in Kandhamal district on 7 June 2025.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls on PM Modi; leaders welcome conclusion of India-UK FTA
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7 June 2025, when the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the conclusion of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement and Double Contribution Convention.
Indian Coast Guard inaugurates dedicated jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala
Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated a dedicated 76.7-metre ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala, on 7 June 2025.
Fri, 06 Jun 2025
RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.50%, reduces CRR by 100 bps and shifts stance to neutral
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee on 6 June 2025 cut the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% and changed its stance to neutral, while the RBI announced a 100-basis-point CRR cut to 3.0% in four tranches.
PM inaugurates Chenab and Anji rail bridges, dedicates USBRL to the nation and flags off Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, and the Anji Bridge at Katra on 6 June 2025, dedicating the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link to the nation.
National e-Governance Awards 2025 add Gram Panchayat category; Rohini (Maharashtra) wins Gold
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced on 6 June 2025 a new Gram Panchayat category under the National Awards for e-Governance 2025, with Rohini Gram Panchayat in Dhule, Maharashtra winning Gold.
Norway Chess 2025: Carlsen wins seventh title, Gukesh third; Muzychuk wins women's event, Humpy third
Norway Chess 2025 concluded on 6 June 2025 with Magnus Carlsen winning his seventh title and D. Gukesh finishing third, while Anna Muzychuk won the women's event with Koneru Humpy third.
Minority Affairs Ministry launches UMEED Central Portal for Waqf property management
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the UMEED Central Portal in New Delhi on 6 June 2025, a centralised digital platform for real-time uploading, verification and monitoring of Waqf properties.