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Thu, 03 Jul 2025
Wed, 02 Jul 2025
PM Modi conferred 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'
On 2 July 2025 in Accra, Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama conferred the national honour 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi in Ghana: first PM visit in three decades; ties elevated to Comprehensive Partnership
On 2 July 2025 in Accra, PM Narendra Modi arrived on a State Visit to Ghana, the first by an Indian PM in three decades, was received at the airport by President John Dramani Mahama, and the two sides elevated ties to a Comprehensive Partnership.
Mission Karmayogi team meets Telangana Governor on civil-service capacity building
On 2 July 2025 in Hyderabad, Telangana, a Mission Karmayogi team from the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat called on Governor Jishnu Dev Varma to brief him on implementation in the state.
I&B Ministry proposes opening TV ratings to more agencies besides BARC
On 2 July 2025, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released draft amendments to the 2014 Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies, removing restrictive provisions to allow more players besides BARC.
Karnataka cabinet at Nandi Hills clears ₹3,400 crore of projects; Bengaluru Rural to be Bengaluru North
On 2 July 2025 at Nandi Hills, Chikkaballapur district, the Karnataka cabinet chaired by CM Siddaramaiah approved projects worth ₹3,400 crore and decided to rename Bengaluru Rural district as Bengaluru North.
Centre considering ₹100-crore Integrated Aqua Park for J&K under PMMSY Phase-II
On 2 July 2025 in Srinagar, Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said the Centre is considering a ₹100-crore proposal for an Integrated Aqua Park in Jammu and Kashmir under PMMSY Phase-II.
ICMR, NCDC studies find no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths
On 2 July 2025, the Health Ministry said studies by ICMR and NCDC have established no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden unexplained deaths among adults aged 18–45.
C. R. Patil launches C-FLOOD unified inundation forecasting system
On 2 July 2025 in New Delhi, Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil inaugurated C-FLOOD, a unified inundation forecasting system developed by C-DAC Pune and the Central Water Commission.
Amit Shah lauds NCB for busting global drug cartel spanning 4 continents
On 2 July 2025, Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Narcotics Control Bureau and other agencies for busting a global drug cartel, with 8 arrests and 5 consignments seized.
Jitendra Singh chairs first National Workshop on Pension Litigation
On 2 July 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh chaired the first-ever National Workshop on Pension Litigation, organised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare.
NIPCCD renamed Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
On 2 July 2025, the Ministry of Women and Child Development announced that NIPCCD has been renamed the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development.
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.