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Business News
IFC Partners with IndiGrid to Develop India’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System in Gujarat
- IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has committed ₹460 croreto IndiGrid for building India’s largest standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Gujarat
- The project will support Gujarat’s clean energy goalsby improving grid stability and ensuring reliable power during peak demand.
- The funding includes long-term financing of USD 55 million(approximately ₹460 crore), structured through listed non-convertible debentures:
- USD 38.5 millionfrom IFC’s own account
NATIONAL News
Sub-Lieutenant Astha Poonia Becomes First Woman Fighter Pilot in Indian Navy, Achieving Historic Gender Milestone
- Sub-Lieutenant Astha Pooniabecame the first woman to be inducted into the fighter stream of the Indian Navy, marking a major milestone in gender inclusivity in combat roles.
- She received the “Wings of Gold”from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air), on 3 July 2025 at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam.
- Poonia completed the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Coursealongside Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull.
Puri to Become Odisha’s Sixth Municipal Corporation
- Odisha Chief MinisterMohan Charan Majhi announced, that Puri, one of India’s most revered pilgrimage sites, will be upgraded to a municipal corporation.
- Sixth Municipal Corporation:Puri will join Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Rourkela as the sixth municipal corporation in
- This transformation aims to enhance civic servicesand manage the city’s increasing population and footfall, especially during festivals like Rath Yatra and Bahuda Yatra.
Government Reduces Toll Rates by Up to 50% on Structured Highway Sections
- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)has introduced a new toll calculation formula that will reduce toll charges by up to 50% on National Highway stretches that include bridges, tunnels, flyovers, and elevated roads.
- The objective is to lower travel costs and boost the use of these roadways.
Kerala to Inaugurate State’s First Skin Bank at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College
- Kerala is set to launchits first-ever Skin Bank at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College, coinciding with World Plastic Surgery Day.
- The facility, established at a cost of ₹6.75 crore, aims to provide crucial support to burn victimsacross the state.
- It has received approval from the Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (K-SOTTO)for accepting skin donations.
Netaji Subhas University of Sports and Entrepreneurship to Be Established in Bengal
- Bengal is set to hostIndia’s first dedicated sports university, named Netaji Subhas University of Sports and Entrepreneurship (NSUSE), in Chinsurah, Hooghly.
- Initiated by the Techno India Group, this private university will be a national first, blending sports education with entrepreneurship, and promises to transform India’s sports and youth empowerment landscape.
- The Netaji Subhash University of Sports and Entrepreneurship Bill, 2025, was recently passed in the Bengal Assemblyand awaits the Governor’s assent.
Chhattisgarh Approves State Logistics Policy 2025 to Boost Export and Infrastructure Efficiency
- The Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approvedthe State Logistics Policy 2025 with the objective of transforming the centrally located state into a logistics and export hub.
- The policy is aligned with India’s National Logistics Policyand focuses on improving infrastructure, reducing logistics costs, and enhancing export competitiveness.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Russia Becomes First Nation to Officially Recognize Taliban Government in Afghanistan
- Russiabecame the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021.
- This came after Moscowofficially removed the Taliban from its list of outlawed organisations.
- The Russian Foreign Ministryconfirmed it had received credentials from Afghanistan’s newly appointed Ambassador, Gul Hassan Hassan.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
S.R.N. Mehta CBSE School Team Wins NASA-NSS Space Settlement Design Contest 2025
- Students of R.N. Mehta CBSE School, Kalaburagi, secured first prizein the NASA-NSS Space Settlement Design Contest 2025 (8th grade category) for their innovative “IRA” space colony project, earning international acclaim for India.
- Contest & Participation:The NASA Ames Research Center– and National Space Society-organized competition saw 4,900+ students from 25 countries vying to design future space habitats.
- Winning Project – “IRA”:Developed by an 11-member team, the proposal emphasized sustainability, safety, and green technologies in a self-supporting orbital colony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Conferred Trinidad and Tobago’s Highest Civilian Honour During Historic Visit
- Prime Minister Narendra Modiwas awarded the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the nation’s highest civilian award, during his first official visit to the Caribbean country.
- This honour recognizes his global leadershipand efforts to strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora.
MOUS AND AGREEMENT
India and Trinidad & Tobago Sign Six Key Agreements During Prime Minister Narendra Modi Historic Visit
- Prime Minister Narendra Modivisited Trinidad & Tobago, marking the first Indian Prime Ministerial visit in over 25 years.
- The visit led to the signing of six important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)in Port of Spain, aimed at boosting cooperation in multiple sectors.
- First High-Level Visit Since 1999:PM Modi’s visit is the first by an Indian PM to Trinidad & Tobago since 1999, symbolizing a renewed diplomatic push.
- Six Strategic MoUs Signed:The two nations signed six MoUs focusing on:
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- Pharmaceutical standards
- Quick impact infrastructure projects
- Cultural exchange
- Sports development
- Diplomatic training
- Sharing official records and research
SPORTS NEWS
D Gukesh Wins Rapid Chess Title at SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz 2025 in Zagreb
- Indian Grandmasterand World Chess Champion D Gukesh clinched the rapid title at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz 2025 tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, scoring 14 points out of 18, finishing ahead of elite players like Duda and Magnus Carlsen.
- Dominant Rapid Performance:Gukesh showcased brilliant form across three days, with five consecutive wins.
- On the final day, he drew with Anish Giriand Ivan Saric, before defeating Wesley So, securing the top spot in the rapid section.
- Final Rapid Standings:
- 1st:D Gukesh – 14 points
- 2nd:Jan-Krzysztof Duda – 11 points
- 3rd:Magnus Carlsen – 10 points
OBITUARIES
Ex-Nigeria Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Passed Away
- Peter Rufai, former Nigeria goalkeeper, passed away at the age of 61.
- He was instrumental in Nigeria’s victoryat the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Rufai had a 20-year playing career, representing clubs in Portugal, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Michael Madsen, Star of Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs, Passed Away
- Michael Madsen, the iconic Hollywood actor, passed away at the age of 67.
- He was best known for roles in Quentin Tarantino’s films, including:Reservoir Dogs(1992) – as Blonde, Kill Bill: Volume 1 & 2, The Hateful Eight
- He was found unresponsiveat his Malibu home; the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported no foul play, according to TMZ.
IMPORTANT DAYS
World Zoonoses Day 2025: July 6
- Every year on July 6th, World Zoonoses Dayis commemorated as the anniversary of the first-ever vaccine given for any zoonotic disease way back in 1885.
- The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of illnesses that can spread from humans to animals.