📊 Index & Rankings
On July 7, 2025, NITI Aayog, in collaboration with partners, released the second edition of the North Eastern Region District SDG Index (2023-24).
Key Highlights:
- 85% of districts in the eight northeastern states showed improved scores
- Hnahthial district (Mizoram) ranked highest
- Sikkim and Tripura maintained consistent top performance
The index acts as a critical planning tool, supporting progress toward Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring inclusive growth in the North-East region.
🇮🇳 National News
The Haryana government announced on July 6, 2025, its plan to establish Asia’s biggest jungle safari in the Aravalli Hills.
Key Details:
- Area: 10,000 acres
- Focus: Wildlife conservation, eco-tourism, and employment opportunities
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and senior officials are actively working to make this project a reality.
This safari is envisioned as a model of green tourism and nature conservation in India, boosting tourism while promoting environmental sustainability.
Kerala’s first skin bank is scheduled to open on July 15, 2025, at the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital.
Key Details:
- Project cost: ₹6.75 crore
- Approved by K-SOTTO
- Will collect and store donated skin to treat burn patients
Health Minister Veena George announced plans for another skin bank in Kottayam.
Additional burn centers and plastic surgery units have already been launched in Alappuzha, Kollam, and Kannur.
The Sakambari Festival commenced on July 7, 2025, at the Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakeeladri hill, Vijayawada.
The deity was decorated as Sakambari Devi using vegetables, fruits, and flowers, with nearly 10 tonnes of fresh produce offered by devotees.
The celebration honors nature and fertility, seeking abundant rainfall and good harvests.
Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik conducted the rituals, with 200+ participants, including Vedic scholars and volunteers.
The festival will conclude on July 10.
On July 7, 2025, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) signed an MoU with the Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS) in New Delhi.
Project Inclusion, part of the Rupantar Programme, aims to:
- Provide online teacher training for inclusive education
- Enhance learning opportunities for children with disabilities
The initiative aligns with the RPwD Act, 2016 and targets remote areas, including Leh.
Features: E-certificates for teachers, innovative teaching tools, and support for research-based learning models.
Neeraj Chopra triumphed in the first-ever Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 held at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.
His best throw was 86.18 meters, securing the gold medal.
| Rank | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Neeraj Chopra | India |
| 🥈 | Julius Yego | Kenya |
| 🥉 | Rumesh Pathirage | Sri Lanka |
This event is part of the World Athletics Gold Series and highlights India’s growing prominence in international athletics.
Magnus Carlsen won the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz 2025 tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, on July 7, scoring 22.5/36.
He secured the title one round before the end.
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnus Carlsen (Norway) | 22.5/36 |
| 2 | Wesley So (USA) | 20/36 |
| 3 | D. Gukesh (India) | 19.5/36 |
The event, part of the Grand Chess Tour, tested players in both Rapid and Blitz formats. The next tour event will take place in St. Louis, USA, in August 2025.
The IPL’s overall valuation soared to $18.5 billion in 2025.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) became the most valuable team at $269 million, following their 2025 championship win.
| Rank | Franchise | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | $269 million |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians | — |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings | — |
Sponsorship and viewership broke records, with JioHotstar and Star Sports achieving historic ratings. Punjab Kings recorded the fastest brand value growth.
Veteran archaeologist V. Vedachalam was honored with the Tamil Wikki Suran Award in Madurai for his 51-year contribution to archaeology and Tamil epigraphy.
His Contributions:
- Early work at Karur
- Advocacy for the Keeladi excavation site
- Published 25 books
- Educational outreach in villages and schools
At 75, Vedachalam continues to inspire with his passion for exploring and preserving Tamil heritage.
Retired IPS officer V.S. Ravi launched his book “Confessions of a Shakespeare Addict” on July 7, 2025, in Hyderabad.
The launch event was attended by former senior officials and literature enthusiasts.
The book reflects Ravi’s lifelong admiration for William Shakespeare and seeks to make his writings accessible to contemporary readers.
💼 Business & Economy
As of July 4, 2025, India’s banking liquidity surplus rose to ₹4.04 trillion, the highest since May 2022.
Key Reasons:
- Increased government spending
- ₹2.69 trillion surplus transfer by the RBI
- Earlier CRR cut of 0.50% added ₹1.16 trillion
A 7-day VRRR auction received ₹1.7 trillion bids, with ₹1 trillion accepted at 5.47%.
This strong liquidity position may result in lower borrowing costs and increased credit availability.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will auction two government bonds worth ₹25,000 crore on July 11, 2025, via the e-Kuber platform in Mumbai.
Details:
- Includes one new bond and one re-issue of an older security
- Bonds will pay semi-annual interest
- Follows a multiple-price auction method
- Both large and small investors can participate
- Settlement scheduled for July 14, 2025
Adani Power Ltd has purchased the 600 MW Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd plant in Butibori, Nagpur for ₹4,000 crore.
This acquisition raises its total capacity to 18,150 MW.
The NCLT-approved deal was finalized on July 7, 2025.
The company plans to reach 30,670 MW capacity by 2029-30, focusing on brownfield and greenfield projects.
CEO SB Khyalia emphasized Adani Power’s mission to deliver affordable and reliable electricity to support India’s growth.
🌐 International News
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution with 116 votes urging Afghanistan’s Taliban to:
- Stop oppressing women and girls
- Remove terrorist groups from the country
The resolution, spearheaded by Germany, saw opposition from the United States and Israel, while 12 countries, including India, China, and Iran, abstained.
It also recommended increased economic aid to Afghanistan and proposed appointing a UN coordinator for global actions.
Though non-binding, the resolution reflects global concern over human rights and security issues in Afghanistan.
Colombia and Uzbekistan have officially joined the New Development Bank (NDB), increasing its membership to 11 countries.
The announcement came ahead of the 17th BRICS Summit.
Headquartered in Shanghai and led by Dilma Rousseff, the NDB funds projects related to infrastructure, renewable energy, and digital innovation.
The bank’s objective is to support Global South economies and assist in technological advancement.
On July 7, 2025, Trinidad and Tobago became the first Caribbean nation and the eighth globally to enable UPI (Unified Payments Interface) for Indian travelers.
The announcement was made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit.
Indians can now pay in rupees via UPI-enabled apps by scanning QR codes in partner outlets.
Other UPI-enabled countries: UAE, Singapore, France, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius.
A linked UPI app, international roaming enabled, and access to UPI Global. UPI offers minimal conversion fees, making it cost-effective for travelers.
👔 Appointments
Hardeep Singh Brar will assume charge as President and CEO of BMW Group India from September 1, 2025.
He succeeds Vikram Pawah, who will now head BMW’s operations in Australia and New Zealand.
Brar brings 30+ years of experience in the Indian automotive sector.
BMW India, established in 2007, operates from Gurugram and maintains a strong nationwide presence.
The move signifies BMW’s commitment to expanding its market in India, one of its fastest-growing regions.
📅 Important Days
The United Nations celebrated World Rural Development Day on July 6, 2025, for the first time.
Objective: To address the challenges of rural communities, such as poverty and lack of services.
The UN called for governments, NGOs, and stakeholders to:
- Support farmers, women, and small businesses
- Improve infrastructure, digital connectivity, and financial access
This initiative aligns with the UN’s SDG agenda to ensure inclusive growth by 2030.
World Swahili Language Day is celebrated annually on July 7, as declared by UNESCO in 2022.
Swahili is spoken by 200+ million people, mainly in East Africa.
The day commemorates leaders like Julius Nyerere and Jomo Kenyatta, who used Swahili to unite nations during independence movements.
This marks the first African language recognized by the UN with an official day.
World Bioproduct Day was observed on July 7, 2025, to promote sustainable and renewable bioproducts.
These include biopharmaceuticals, agricultural products, and green industrial solutions.
India is emerging as a global leader in bioproduct innovation.
Platforms like worldbiorefineries.com are supporting this shift toward a circular economy.
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