★ ImportantObituaries
Millions join Tehran funeral procession for Iran's Ali Khamenei
A crowd estimated in the millions joined the Tehran funeral procession of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, with his son Mojtaba Khamenei named successor.
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★ ImportantGovernment Schemes
RBI rolls out revised Integrated Ombudsman Scheme with higher compensation
The RBI's revised Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026 took effect from July 1, raising compensation limits and easing complaint resolution.
★ ImportantGovernment Schemes
Cabinet approves ₹5,600 crore Cotton Productivity Mission and two semiconductor units
The Union Cabinet cleared a ₹5,600 crore Cotton Productivity Mission, ECLGS 5.0, a sugarcane FRP, and two semiconductor units in Gujarat.
★ ImportantGovernment Schemes
Centre releases ₹10,021 crore PMAY-G rural housing funds for 12 states
The Union Rural Development Ministry released a ₹10,021 crore PMAY-G instalment for FY 2026-27 across 12 states to speed up rural housing.
Agriculture
Amit Shah unveils a five-year roadmap to modernise India's cooperatives
At the Ministry of Cooperation's fifth Foundation Day, Amit Shah outlined reforms spanning a national database, seed cooperatives and PACS computerisation.
Economy & Banking
PM Modi inaugurates India's third chip packaging facility at Sanand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third chip packaging facility at Sanand, marking a major milestone in India's semiconductor mission.
★ ImportantSports
Sarvesh Kushare Sets National High Jump Record of 2.31m, Qualifies for Asian Games
High jumper Sarvesh Kushare cleared 2.31m to break the national record and qualify for the 2026 Asian Games at the Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar.
★ ImportantSports
Gurindervir Singh Sets National 100m Record of 10.09 Seconds at Federation Cup
Sprinter Gurindervir Singh became the first Indian man to run the 100m under 10.10 seconds, clocking 10.09s at the Federation Cup in Ranchi.
★ ImportantAppointments
Centre Re-appoints Swaminathan Janakiraman as RBI Deputy Governor for Two Years
The Central Government has given RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman a fresh two-year term beginning June 26.
★ ImportantObituaries
Padma Vibhushan Pandavani Legend Teejan Bai Dies at 70 in Raipur
Legendary Pandavani folk artist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Teejan Bai died at AIIMS Raipur on July 5, 2026, after a prolonged illness. She was 70.
Government Schemes
PNB Signs MoU with GeM to Offer Collateral-Free Loans to Sellers
Punjab National Bank signed an MoU with Government e-Marketplace to provide sellers with collateral-free short-term loans linked to GeM purchase orders.
Reports & Indexes
Global Passport Index 2026: India Ranks 125th as Europe Dominates the Top 10
India ranked 125th in the fifth edition of the Global Passport Index 2026 by Global Citizen Solutions, even as its composite score hit a five-year high; Europe dominated the top 10.
★ ImportantInfrastructure
PM Modi Launches the Modified UDAN Scheme to Expand Regional Air Connectivity
PM Modi launched the Modified UDAN regional-connectivity scheme with a Rs 28,840 crore outlay over ten years and inaugurated the Jodhpur airport terminal.
★ ImportantInfrastructure
PM Modi Inaugurates India's First Greenfield Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra, Rajasthan
PM Modi dedicated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Balotra district and launched Rajasthan projects worth about Rs 1.06 lakh crore.
Environment & Ecology
Bihar's Munger Banyan Becomes the World's Oldest Accurately Dated Banyan Tree at ~700 Years
A banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, has been identified as the world's oldest accurately dated banyan tree at about 700 years, using high-precision radiocarbon dating.
Sports
BAI Adopts BWF's New 3x15 Scoring System Across Indian Domestic Badminton
The Badminton Association of India will implement the BWF's new 3x15 scoring system across domestic tournaments from July 2026, ahead of the global rollout in 2027.
Government Schemes
Maharashtra Bans Energy Drinks Like Sting Within 500 Metres of Schools
The Maharashtra government banned the sale of 'Sting' and other high-caffeine energy drinks within a 500-metre radius of schools statewide to protect children's health.
Economy & Banking
Sonowal Unveils India's First Made-in-India EXIM Shipping Container for Maersk at Dadri
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled India's first indigenously manufactured export-import (EXIM) shipping container for Maersk at the ICD Dadri; Maersk ordered 1,000 more.
★ ImportantGovernment Schemes
Centre Launches VB-G RAM-G Rural Jobs Scheme, Replacing MGNREGA with 10% Higher Wages
The government has replaced MGNREGA with a new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM-G, that pays over 10% higher wages from July 1, 2026.
Sports
Nagaland's Hokato Sema Becomes World No. 1 in Men's Shot Put F57
Paralympian Hokato Hotozhe Sema of Nagaland, an Indian Army soldier and Paris 2024 bronze medallist, topped the men's Shot Put F57 category in the latest World Para Athletics Rankings.
Appointments
Centre Names Umesh Waghmare DST Secretary and Extends Vikram Misri as Foreign Secretary
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet appointed material scientist Prof Umesh V. Waghmare as DST Secretary and gave Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri a one-year extension till July 2027.
★ ImportantTaxation
India Marks 9th GST Day as the Goods and Services Tax Completes Nine Years
India marked the 9th GST Day on July 1, 2026, celebrating nine years since the Goods and Services Tax was rolled out on July 1, 2017, with the taxpayer base now around 1.65 crore.
★ ImportantGovernment Schemes
Government Notifies EPF Scheme 2026, Replacing the 1952 Scheme Under the Social Security Code
The Ministry of Labour and Employment notified the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, under the Code on Social Security, 2020, replacing the decades-old 1952 scheme and simplifying withdrawals.
★ ImportantImportant Days
India Observes National Doctors' Day 2026 with the Theme 'Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?'
India observed National Doctors' Day on July 1, 2026, with the theme 'Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?', honouring the legacy of Dr B.C. Roy.
Government Schemes
Punjab Launches 'Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana', Giving Women Rs 1,000 a Month
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launched the 'Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana', giving eligible women Rs 1,000 per month (Rs 1,500 for SC women) via direct bank transfer to about 40 lakh beneficiaries.
★ ImportantScience & Technology
Finance Ministry Panel Clears Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore Outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
The Finance Ministry's Expenditure Finance Committee approved a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; the proposal now goes to the Union Cabinet.
★ ImportantEconomy & Banking
RBI Financial Stability Report June 2026: Bank Bad Loans at Multi-Decadal Low of 1.8%
The RBI's June 2026 Financial Stability Report said banks' gross NPA ratio fell to a multi-decadal low of 1.8% and the financial system remains resilient, while flagging AI-driven and external risks.
Economy & Banking
UPI Goes Live in Greece via Eurobank–NIPL Partnership
India's UPI went live in Greece through an NPCI International (NIPL)–Eurobank partnership, enabling cross-border digital payments and remittances.
★ ImportantSports
Army Rowers Lakshay and Ujjwal Win India's First-Ever World Rowing Cup Gold at Lucerne
Indian Army rowers Havildar Lakshay and Havildar Ujjwal Kumar Singh won India's first-ever World Rowing Cup gold, topping the Lightweight Men's Double Sculls at World Rowing Cup III in Lucerne, Switzerland.
★ ImportantImportant Days
India Observes 20th National Statistics Day with Theme 'Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data'
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'.
★ ImportantEconomy & Banking
Cabinet Approves Additional Rs 30,000 Crore for NIIF, Doubling Centre's Commitment to Rs 60,000 Crore
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.
★ ImportantEconomy & Banking
HDFC Bank Appoints Former CEC and Ex-Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar as Part-Time Chairman
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.
★ ImportantReports & Indexes
India Climbs to 94th in 2026 UN SDG Index — Its Highest-Ever Rank
India rose to 94th of 167 countries in the 2026 UN SDG Index with a score of 68.3, its best-ever rank, though hunger and health remain weak areas.
★ ImportantAwards & Honours
PM Modi Conferred Seychelles' Highest Honour 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon'
Seychelles conferred its highest honour, 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon', on PM Narendra Modi for his leadership on environmental conservation and climate action.
★ ImportantInternational Relations
India and Seychelles Unveil 19 Outcomes During PM Modi's Visit, Including UPI, Extradition Treaty and Rs 1,250 Crore Line of Credit
India and Seychelles announced 19 outcomes during PM Modi's State Visit, spanning defence, UPI digital payments, an extradition treaty, space cooperation and an Rs 1,250 crore line of credit.
Science & Technology
CERT-In Warns of Large-Scale Malware Campaign Targeting WhatsApp Web and Desktop Users
India's CERT-In warned that a large-scale malware campaign is targeting WhatsApp Web and Desktop users via malicious VBScript attachments, urging caution with unexpected files.
★ ImportantGovernment Schemes
Amit Shah launches 'Bharat Taxi', India's first driver-owned cooperative ride-hailing platform, in Gujarat
Union Minister Amit Shah launched 'Bharat Taxi', a driver-owned cooperative ride-hailing platform, across 14 Gujarat cities.
★ ImportantScience & Technology
ISRO conducts hot test of semi-cryogenic engine power head at 175-tonne thrust
ISRO successfully hot-tested its semi-cryogenic engine power head at 175-tonne thrust, a step toward a 200-tonne engine for the LVM3.
★ ImportantEconomy & Banking
Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Ashok Vaswani to step down at end of December 2026
Kotak Mahindra Bank said its MD & CEO Ashok Vaswani will not seek reappointment after his term ends on December 31, 2026.
★ ImportantImportant Days
World MSME Day 2026: VP Radhakrishnan launches PMEGP 2.0 and a suite of MSME digital portals
On World MSME Day 2026, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched PMEGP 2.0 and several digital portals to strengthen India's MSME ecosystem.
★ ImportantInternational Relations
PM Modi on State Visit to Seychelles as Guest of Honour at its 50th National Day
PM Modi is on a June 27-29 State Visit to Seychelles as Guest of Honour at the Golden Jubilee of its National Day, marking 50 years of India-Seychelles ties.
Environment & Ecology
Seven rescued golden langurs released into Assam's Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park
Seven endangered golden langurs rescued from traffickers were released back into the wild at Assam's Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park.
International Relations
World Bank approves $1.1 billion emergency assistance for Bangladesh
The World Bank approved $1.1 billion for Bangladesh to safeguard food security amid global fertiliser and fuel price volatility.
★ ImportantScience & Technology
DAE Inaugurates World's First Nuclear Process-Heat Hydrogen Production Facility at IGCAR, Kalpakkam
The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the world's first hydrogen plant using the Copper-Chlorine thermochemical cycle powered by nuclear heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor at IGCAR, Kalpakkam.
★ ImportantInfrastructure
India's first hydrogen train completes 120 kmph trial run on Jind-Sonipat section
India's first hydrogen-powered train completed its final 120 kmph speed trial on June 26 on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana.
★ ImportantDefence
Government names six personnel killed in Operation Sindoor for the first time
In its first official disclosure, the government named six armed-forces personnel killed during Operation Sindoor and inscribed them at the National War Memorial.
★ ImportantInternational Relations
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi to visit India July 1-3 for 16th India-Japan Annual Summit
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi will make her first official India visit from July 1-3 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit with PM Modi.
★ ImportantInternational Relations
India-UK CETA to come into force on July 15; Piyush Goyal leads delegation at UK-India Week
The India-UK free trade pact (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention will take effect on July 15, 2026, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reviewing rollout preparations in the UK.
★ ImportantReports & Indexes
Goldman Sachs raises India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.8% as oil prices ease
Goldman Sachs upgraded India's CY2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.8% and cut its inflation projection after the US-Iran peace deal lowered oil prices.
★ ImportantEconomy & Banking
India's forex reserves rise $963 million to $672.587 billion on surging gold holdings
India's foreign exchange reserves climbed to $672.587 billion in the week ended June 19, led by a jump in gold reserves.
