Monday, 29 June 2026

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Important Days
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India Observes 20th National Statistics Day with Theme 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'

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India marked the 20th National Statistics Day on June 29, honouring statistician P.C. Mahalanobis, with the 2026 theme 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'.

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Economy & Banking
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Cabinet Approves Additional Rs 30,000 Crore for NIIF, Doubling Centre's Commitment to Rs 60,000 Crore

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The Union Cabinet approved an additional Rs 30,000 crore for the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, doubling the Centre's total commitment to Rs 60,000 crore.

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HDFC Bank Appoints Former CEC and Ex-Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar as Part-Time Chairman

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HDFC Bank's board approved appointing former Chief Election Commissioner and ex-Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar as its part-time chairman for three years, subject to RBI approval.

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India's External Debt Rises to $762.8 Billion at End-March 2026; Debt-to-GDP Ratio Climbs to 20.8%

RBI data showed India's external debt rose to $762.8 billion at end-March 2026, up $26.3 billion year-on-year, with the external debt-to-GDP ratio rising to 20.8%.

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Reports & Indexes
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India's Industrial Output (IIP) Grows 5.1% in May 2026 — a Five-Month High

India's Index of Industrial Production rose 5.1% year-on-year in May 2026, a five-month high, led by electricity and manufacturing, MoSPI data showed.

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Defence
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Rajnath Singh Releases DFP-2026 — Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released DFP-2026, a reform granting DRDO greater financial autonomy to speed up strategic defence R&D projects.

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Current Affairs 29 June 2026