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🗞️ National Affairs

Centenary Celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Maharaj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the celebrations honoring the spiritual leader’s century-long legacy in social reform.  

Revised Waste-to-Energy Rules

India updated its regulations to boost bioenergy adoption under the new Waste-to-Energy policy framework.  

UN Commends Vaccination Drive

UN lauds India's efforts—zero-dose child rate dropped to just 0.06% in 2024, marking improved vaccine coverage.  

Manthan Baithak on Cooperatives

Home Minister Amit Shah will lead a high-level review meeting in Delhi to strengthen the cooperative sector.  

Entrepreneurship in Northeast

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma urged youth to embrace entrepreneurship as a pathway to regional development.  

Bonalu Festival Spotlight

Telangana’s vibrant Bonalu—honoring Goddess Mahakali in Hyderabad and Secunderabad—gains fresh focus in cultural coverage.  

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🌐 International Affairs

India to Host 2029 World Police & Fire Games

Ahmedabad selected as host city, expected to boost tourism and global profile.  

Iran Suspends IAEA Cooperation

Tehran has halted collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency amid diplomatic tensions.  

Rwanda–DRC Peace Deal

A peace accord signed to settle long-standing conflict—brokered by the U.S.  

OECD Warns on Drought Costs

June 2025 report projects drought-related damages worldwide to surge by 35% by 2035.  

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💼 Business & Economy

World Bank Report on Carbon Pricing

Carbon pricing now applies to 28% of global emissions and generates over $100 billion in revenue.  

India’s Global Gender Gap Rank

India slipped two spots to 131st out of 148 countries on WEF’s 2025 index.  

AIIB Appoints New President

Zou Jiayi named head of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, steering financing for infrastructure projects.  

Sagarmala NBFC Launched

Sarbananda Sonowal launched India’s first maritime-focused non-banking finance company to support port infrastructure.  

India Wins Tobacco Control Award

Bloomberg Philanthropies recognizes India’s robust anti-tobacco controls with its 2025 global award.  

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🧪 Science & Environment

CLASS Telescope Senses Ancient Microwaves

Chile’s Atacama–based telescope captured signals from the Cosmic Dawn ~13 billion years ago.  

Rinderpest Holding Facility in Bhopal

National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases designated a Category A facility by WOAH.  

Salkhan Fossil Park in UNESCO Tentative List

Sonebhadra, Uttar Pradesh—home to 250‑million‑year‑old fossils—nominated as a possible world heritage site.  

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🏅 Sports

India’s Asian Squash Gold

Team secured gold at the 2025 Asian Squash Doubles Championship in Malaysia, showcasing talent on the court.  

World Games 2029 Prep

Gujarat gearing up to host the 2029 World Police and Fire Games—boost for national sports infrastructure.  

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🎭 Culture & Events

**“The One” – Shikhar Dhawan’s Autobiography**

The celebrated cricketer’s memoir explores his life journey, challenges, and triumphs.  

Salkhan Fossil Park

Makes waves in heritage conservation for its millions-of-years-old fossil deposits.  

Kataragama Esala Festival

Sri Lanka’s religious festival, dedicated to God Skanda, attracts devotees with colorful rituals.