National News

National Conference of Chairpersons of the Committees of Parliament and State Legislatures

• National Conference of Chairpersons of the Committees of Parliament and State Legislatures on the Welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was organised in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

BRICS CCI Healthcare Summit 2025

• BRICS CCI Healthcare Summit 2025 was held in New Delhi where Ministry of Ayush signed MoUs with 25 countries to create a robust foundation for international collaboration in traditional medicine.

17th CII Global MedTech Summit

• 17th CII Global MedTech Summit was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi with "Innovating for a Healthier Future—Advancing MedTech for Global Impact: Make in India, Make for the World".

National Cyber Forensic Laboratory

• Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, today inaugurated the newly constructed Brahmaputra wing of the Raj Bhavan in Guwahati followed by E-inauguration of National Cyber Forensic Laboratory at Golaghat, Assam.

STATE SPECIAL NEWS

Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana

• In Bihar, the state government approved a new scheme named ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana’ aimed at providing employment opportunities for women.
• Under this scheme, one woman from every family in the state will be provided financial assistance to start an occupation of her choice.

Bihar

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

15th India-Japan Annual Summit

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his official visit to Japan attended 15th India–Japan Annual Summit with his counterpart, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru in Tokyo.
• He also addressed Governors of 16 prefectures alongside the event.

Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin to Visit India

• Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to India in December, 2025.

Russia

India and Singapore

• First meeting of the India-Singapore Joint Consultative Committee, established under the MoU on cooperation in Law and Dispute Resolution in Singapore.

Singapore

20th Edition of CII India Africa Business Conclave

• 20th Edition of CII India Africa Business Conclave was organised in New Delhi where both the nations agreed to double their bilateral trade by 2030.

Reciprocal Tariffs Strikeed Down

• In US, a federal appeals court has struck down several reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, saying he unlawfully leaned on emergency powers to impose the import taxes.

United States of America

UNSC To End Peacekeeping Operations in Lebanon

• The UN Security Council has decided to end the peacekeeping operations, UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in Lebanon, in which nearly one thousand Indian troops are deployed.

ECONOMY & BANKING

Indigenous Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility

• Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida.

India’s GDP Number

• According to the Quarterly Estimates of GDP for first Quarter of current fiscal released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to grow by 7.8 per cent in April to June quarter of financial year 2025-26, at a five-quarter high.

Rate In-Building Digital Connectivity

• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has approved eight Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRA) to improve in-building network quality.

Gunny Bag Usage Charges Hiked

• Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi announced an increase in usage charges of gunny bags by nearly 40 percent.

Department of Posts Signs MoU

• The Department of Posts (DoP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private geospatial software company to support the development and implementation of DIGIPIN across India.

Single Window Clearance System for Live Events

• During the first Meeting of the Joint Working Group on promotion of the Live Events Industry in New Delhi for ease of doing business Government has decided to launch Single Window Clearance System for Live Events via India Cine Hub.

PERSON IN NEWS

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

• Thailand’s Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for an ethics violation after only a year in power.

AWARDS & HONOURS

35th National Youth Parliament Competition Prize

• The Prize Distribution function of the 35th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25 for Kendriya Vidyalayas was held at Parliament House Complex in New Delhi.
• The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Running Parliamentary Shield and the National Trophy for standing first at the National Level in the 35th Competition was awarded to Kendriya Vidyalaya, ONGC Srikona, Silchar Region.

RANKS, REPORTS & INDICES

SEEI 2024

• The Ministry of Power has released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, in which Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Tripura are top performing states.
• The Index plays a pivotal role in institutionalising state-level data monitoring, tracking energy footprint management, promoting best practices, and fostering competitive improvements in energy efficiency across states.

ART & CULTURE

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

• In order to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Indian Railways will display Shlokas of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at all railway stations and on trains across the country and special commemorative trains will be operated from different locations.

Mela Patt Festival

• In Jammu and Kashmir, the annual three-day Mela Patt, dedicated to Lord Vasuki Nag, the presiding deity of Bhaderwah Valley, commenced with unique ‘Dikko Dance,’ at the ancient Khakhal Mohalla in Badherwah town in Doda district.
• First celebrated by King Nag Pal when Bhaderwah was known as Bhadarkashi, Mela Patt holds a special place in the cultural and religious fabric of the region.

ENVIRONMENT + SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Student Innovation in Space Technology

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a Platform to help students develop technologies that could shape India’s future in space.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

DEFENCE NEWS

Indo-Saudi Naval Ties

• Indian Naval Ship Tamal and Indian Naval Ship Surat reached at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to boost Indo-Saudi Naval Ties and to engage in sports fixtures, familiarisation with naval facilities and discussions towards fostering Indo-Saudi Arabian relations.

SPORTS

Proposal To Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

• India has officially submitted its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
• The formal bid was submitted to the President of Commonwealth Sport (the Commonwealth Games Federation) Dr. Donald Rukare by a delegation with representation from the Commonwealth Games Association of India and the Government of Gujarat in London.

SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025

• In Football, India have clinched the 2025 SAFF Under-17 Women’s Championship title by defeating Nepal 5-0 at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.