1 Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth from space
Four astronauts, including Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, have returned to Earth from space after 18 days . After a journey of 23 hours, the Dragon spacecraft landed on the sea of California . The four astronauts left for Earth from the ISS a day earlier in the evening. Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, American astronaut Peggy Whitson , Poland’s Slavoj Uznanski-Wisniewski and Hungary’s Tibor Kapu left for the International Space Station (ISS) on June 26. He became the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma . Rakesh Sharma made this journey in 1984. When the spacecraft was returning to the Earth’s atmosphere, an 18-minute de-orbit burn took place, which took place over the Pacific Ocean . During his stay of more than two weeks on the ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla orbited the Earth a total of more than 310 times and covered a distance of about 1.3 crore kilometers. This distance is 33 times more than the distance between the Earth and the Moon, which is a great achievement in itself. During the space mission, the crew witnessed more than 300 sunrises and sunsets from the International Space Station (ISS) — which was possible due to the fast orbit of the Earth. Meanwhile, ISRO said on Monday that Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully completed all the seven micro-gravity experiments and other planned scientific activities during his mission.
2 President attended the birth anniversary celebrations of Adi Kavi Sarala Das and presented the Kalinga Ratna Award 2024
President Smt. Draupadi Murmu attended the birth anniversary celebrations of Aadi Kavi Sarala Das in Cuttack, Odisha on July 15, 2025 and presented the Kalinga Ratna Award-2024 to Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan . She also congratulated Shri Bijay Naik who was conferred the literary award ‘ Saral Samman ‘.
3 Centre approves transfers and appointments of Chief Justices and Judges of various High Courts
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the President has hereby announced the appointment of the following Judges as Chief Justices of the High Courts and also the transfer of the following Chief Justices:
| S.No. | Name of the Judge and present High Court (S/Mr. Justice) | High Courts where Chief Justices were appointed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanjeev Sachdeva, Acting Chief Justice (Madhya Pradesh) | Madhya Pradesh | |
| 2 | Vibhu Bakhru, Judge (Delhi) | Karnataka | |
| 3 | Ashutosh Kumar, Acting Chief Justice, (Patna) | Guwahati | |
| 4 | Vipul Manubhai Pancholi, Judge, (Patna) | Patna | |
| 5 | Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge (Himachal Pradesh) | Jharkhand | |
| S.No. | Name of the Chief Justice (Mr. Justice) | Transferred from High Court | Transferred to High Court as Chief Justice |
| 1 | Manindra Mohan Srivastava | Rajasthan | Madras |
| 2 | Aparesh Kumar Singh | Tripura | Telangana |
| 3 | M.S. Ramachandra Rao | Jharkhand | Tripura |
| 4 | K.R. Sriram | Madras | Rajasthan |
4 Gujarat becomes the first state to support Cruise India Mission
Gujarat has become the first state in India to take a big step towards promoting cruise tourism by officially joining the Cruise India Mission . The announcement was made in Ahmedabad and will give Gujarat an opportunity to develop new cruise circuits using its long coastline. The initiative is part of the goal to make India one of the world’s leading cruise tourism destinations by 2029. The Cruise India Mission , launched by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on September 30, 2024, aims to increase sea cruise traffic in India tenfold. Now Gujarat’s participation will give impetus to this mission, making the state a leader in the field of cruise tourism. Gujarat has India’s largest coastline of 2,340 km, but till now there were no dedicated cruise terminals here. After joining this mission, Gujarat will develop cruise infrastructure like ports like Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai and Murmugao.
5 DRDO and AIIMS Bibinagar unveil first carbon fibre prosthetic leg
The first Make-in-India cost-effective Advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis was unveiled at AIIMS Bibinagar, Telangana on Monday . DRDO ‘s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) and AIIMS Bibinagar have unveiled the first Make-in-India cost-effective Advanced Carbon Fibre Prosthetic Leg. This Customised Carbon Foot Prosthesis (ADIDOC) indigenously developed by AIIMS Bibinagar-DRDL, DRDO is a major breakthrough under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. This Carbon Foot Prosthesis was unveiled by Dr GA Srinivasa Murthy, Distinguished Scientist & Director, DRDL and Dr Ahanthem Santa Singh, Executive Director, AIIMS Bibinagar.
6 Indian Army organized a historic demonstration called Prachand Shakti in Meerut
The Indian Army ‘s Ram Division conducted a powerful military demonstration named ‘ Prachand Shakti ‘ at the Kharga Corps Field Training Area in Meerut , Uttar Pradesh . The event showcased how modern technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and loitering weapons can enhance the strength and speed of the army’s forward units.
7 IGNOU launches two online sand art courses
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched two innovative SWAYAM online courses on Sand Art in collaboration with world-renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarshan Patnaik . This initiative is a historic step towards connecting India’s rich cultural heritage with digital education. The courses are named – “ Introduction to Sand Art ” and “ Principles and Formats of Sand Art ”. Both of these have been designed and delivered by Sudarshan Patnaik himself, who has decades of experience and global recognition in this wonderful art from Odisha. These courses are designed for learners of all age groups and backgrounds, aimed at encouraging creativity, promoting Indian art on a global platform and providing structured learning pathways in the field of visual arts. These courses were launched at a joint event held at IGNOU Headquarters, New Delhi, in the presence of IGNOU Vice Chancellor Prof. Uma Kanjilal and other officials.
The advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry aims to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in food by displaying “Oil and Sugar Boards” at workplaces . These boards serve to give practical inspiration about the hidden elements in various food items. The ministry has clarified that this advisory does not instruct to put ‘ warning labels ‘ on any food product. This advisory does not target Indian snacks or the country’s rich street food culture. In fact, some media reports have claimed that the Union Health Ministry has directed to put warning labels on food products like samosa, jalebi and laddu. These reports are misleading, false and baseless. The Union Health Ministry had issued an advisory to encourage people to adopt healthy options at workplaces. This advisory recommends putting up oil and sugar boards in the lobby, canteen, cafeteria, meeting rooms etc. of offices, so that people can be made aware of the harm caused by hidden fat and excessive sugar consumption.
9 NFDC and Anupam Kher Productions premiere ‘Tanvi The Great’ in New Delhi ahead of its nationwide release
National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) in association with Anupam Kher Productions hosted a grand red carpet premiere of its latest feature film, Tanvi The Great on July 13 at PVR Plaza, Connaught Place, New Delhi , with screening starting at 7:30 PM. A poignant and empowering story, “Tanvi The Great” is the story of a young autistic woman who dares to stand on the world’s highest battlefield where her late father could never stand. The film stars Shubhangi, Anupam Kher, Iain Glen, Pallavi Joshi, Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Nasir, Karan Tacker and Arvind Swamy in pivotal roles. National Film Development Corporation Limited (NFDC) was established by the Government of India in 1975. Its primary objective was to plan, promote and organise the integrated and efficient development of the Indian film industry in accordance with the national economic policy and objectives set by the Central Government from time to time. While NFDC proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, Tanvi The Great is also a testament to its continued dedication to bringing amazing, transformative stories to the big screen.
10 Health Ministry launches campaign on breakfast nutrition
The Health Ministry of India has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the nutritional facts present in popular Indian snacks . This initiative has started as a pilot project at AIIMS Nagpur . Its aim is to reduce health problems caused by hidden sugar, fat and oil in food and motivate people to make better food choices, so that lifestyle diseases can be controlled. Under this campaign in AIIMS Nagpur, posters have been put up near popular food stalls that show how much sugar, fat and trans fat is present in everyday snacks like samosas, biscuits, jalebi. These posters also tell that if these things are consumed regularly, it can cause diseases like heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
11 Sonali Mishra became the first woman Director General of Railway Protection Force
Senior IPS officer Sonali Mishra has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) . She will be the first woman officer to hold the post . The Appointments Committee of the Central Government approved her name on 13 July 2025. She will replace the current DG Manoj Yadav, who is retiring on 31 July 2025. Sonali Mishra’s tenure will last till 31 October 2026.
12 Hemant Rupani appointed new CEO of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Hemant Rupani as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited (HCCB) . His appointment will be effective from 8 September 2025. He will replace current CEO Juan Pablo Rodriguez, who is moving to a new role at the Coca-Cola Group. The change is a significant leadership transition for one of India’s largest beverage product bottling companies.
13 Prime Minister Modi expressed grief over the death of Fauja Singh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the death of the oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh . World famous athlete and oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh died in a road accident. 114-year-old Fauja Singh had gone for a walk on Monday morning, when a speeding car hit him. Fauja Singh was born on 1 April 1911 in Beas Pind , Jalandhar , Punjab . Fauja, the youngest of four siblings, was physically weak in childhood and could not walk till the age of five . But with extraordinary willpower , he turned this weakness into his strength. Fauja, who was fond of running since childhood, was deeply affected by the India-Pakistan partition of 1947. After the death of his wife in 1992, Fauja moved to London to live with his son . There he revived his passion for running again. With the power of regular practice and unwavering dedication, he became the world’s first marathon runner by completing the Toronto Marathon in 8 hours, 11 minutes and 6 seconds at the age of 100 in 2011.