1 India bans jute imports from Bangladesh through land and sea ports
India has banned the import of certain jute products and woven fabrics from Bangladesh through the land route . However, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification that this is allowed only through the Nhava Sheva port . On May 17, India imposed port restrictions on the import of certain items such as readymade garments and processed food items from Bangladesh. The products under these restrictions include jute products, single flax yarn, single yarn of jute, woven fabrics or unbleached woven fabrics of flax and jute. The move is aimed at protecting the Indian jute industry from losses caused by cheap and subsidized imported jute.
2 Nirmala Sitharaman will participate in the United Nations’ fourth international conference on financing
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will lead the Indian delegation of Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on an official visit to Spain, Portugal and Brazil from June 30 to July 5. In Seville, Spain, the Union Finance Minister will participate in the UN Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and deliver a statement on behalf of India. The theme of the summit is “ From FfD4 Outcome to Implementation: Harnessing the Potential of Private Capital for Sustainable Growth ”. During FfD4, Sitharaman will meet senior ministers of Germany, Peru and New Zealand and the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil , Finance Minister Sitharaman, on behalf of India at the New Development Bank (NDB), will address the 10th Annual Meeting of the NDB . She will also participate in the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (FMCBG).
3 Startup accelerator platform Wavex invites startups to develop AI – powered real – time multilingual translation solution – ‘BhashaSetu’
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched the Wavex Startup Challenge 2025 under its flagship startup accelerator program, Wavex . The challenge invites startups from across the country to participate in a national hackathon to develop AI-powered multilingual translation solutions . Titled ‘ Bhasha Setu-Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat ‘, the challenge aims to encourage the development of innovative AI tools capable of real-time translation, transliteration and voice localization in at least 12 major Indian languages. The initiative aims to promote inclusive, accessible and emotionally aware communication technologies.
4 Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports signs MoU with Digital India Corporation to develop MY Bharat 2.0 platform
In a major step towards strengthening digital engagement with the youth of the country, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Digital India Corporation of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (DIC) for the development of MY Bharat 2.0 platform in New Delhi . The upgraded National Youth Platform will leverage technology-driven solutions to empower and connect youth across the country. Following the signing of the MoU, the MY Bharat platform will now undergo a comprehensive upgrade to evolve into MY Bharat 2.0. This upgraded version will introduce new features aimed at improving user experience, accessibility, and functionality. The platform will be completely rebuilt using a modular architecture approach to ensure scalability and flexibility. In addition, a fully functional mobile application will be developed for both Android and iOS. Supporting functions such as a dedicated call center, training modules, cloud services, MIC (management information system), and communication tools including email and SMS services will be set up to strengthen the backend infrastructure of the platform.
5 Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launched GOISTATS mobile app for quick access to official statistical data
National Sample Survey Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the GOISTATS Mobile Application in New Delhi on Statistics Day 2025. This initiative is a major milestone towards India’s commitment to make official statistics accessible and user-centric for all citizens . GOISTATS Mobile Application represents National Sample Survey Office’s (NSO) vision to create an all-encompassing data ecosystem where every stakeholder can seamlessly access official data on the go. The application has an interactive “Key Trends” dashboard that displays key socio-economic indicators including Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Inflation and Employment data with a dynamic experience at scale.
6 Rear Admiral V. Ganapathy takes over as Commandant of Institute of Military Technology
Senior Indian Navy officer and distinguished Flag Officer Rear Admiral V. Ganapathy has taken over as Commandant of the Institute of Military Technology. Under the new responsibility, he will lead the mission to prepare Army, Navy and Air Force officers in cutting-edge military technologies.
7 Maharashtra government withdrew three language policy
The Maharashtra government has withdrawn the three-language policy for schools . In a press conference in Mumbai on the eve of the monsoon session of the state legislature, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the state cabinet has decided to withdraw two government orders implementing the three-language policy. He also announced the formation of a committee headed by educationist Narendra Jadhav to suggest solutions in the matter. Mr Fadnavis said that former Chief Minister of the state Uddhav Thackeray had accepted the recommendations of Dr Raghunath Mashelkar Committee to implement the three-language policy from class one to 12 and formed a separate committee for policy implementation.
8 ‘Developed Delhi Chief Minister Internship Programme’ launched
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the ‘ Vikasit Delhi Chief Minister Internship Program ‘. Under this program , the youth of Delhi will get an opportunity to work with the Delhi government . This internship will introduce the youth to the challenges of governance and give them a platform to develop solution-oriented thinking. Under the internship program, 150 youth will be selected, who will work directly with various departments, senior officials and ground projects of the Delhi government for three months.
9 Now you can make UPI payment in post office also
The Department of Posts has announced that all post offices in India will accept digital payments over the counter by August 2025. This transformation is being made possible through a powerful technological upgrade called IT 2.0 , which will make payments more secure and consumer-friendly through dynamic QR codes linked to UPI. This is based on the success of the pilot project conducted in Mysore and Bagalkot districts of Karnataka, which proved the effectiveness and scalability of the system.
10 Centre unveils model rules to ease agroforestry regulation and boost rural economy
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the “ Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Land ” on 29 June 2025. This initiative is an important step towards promoting sustainable agriculture, livelihood promotion, and agroforestry. Along with this, the ministry also announced the upcoming National Timber Management System (NTMS) portal , which will digitally simplify the tree felling approval process . Agroforestry improves soil fertility, water conservation, biodiversity and climate resilience. But, farmers had to face excessive bureaucracy in getting felling permission after planting trees. This discouraged farmers and they avoided planting trees in agriculture.
11 ESIC relaunches SPREE to enhance compliance and launches Amnesty Scheme 2025
The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced the re-launch of the SPREE scheme (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees) from July 1 to December 31, 2025. Also, a one-time dispute resolution scheme called “ Amnesty Scheme – 2025 ” will be implemented from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The decision aims to promote voluntary compliance, resolve legal disputes, and bring more workers under the ambit of social security. The announcements were made during the 196th meeting of the ESIC held in Shimla, chaired by Union Minister of Labor and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya. It prioritized policy decisions as well as expansion of health services, integration of traditional medicine system, and worker welfare.
12 G7 nations agree to exempt US companies from global minimum tax
On June 28, 2025, the G7 countries issued a joint statement agreeing to exempt US multinationals from the 15% global minimum tax regime . The decision came after a G7 meeting chaired by Canada. The exemption is based on the initiative of the government led by former US President Donald Trump and represents a major departure from the global tax agreement established by the OECD in 2021. Now US multinationals will be taxed only in the US, not in the countries where they do business.
13 Adani Green crosses 15,000 MW renewable energy capacity
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has achieved over 15 gigawatts (GW) of installed renewable energy capacity by June 2025. With a total operational capacity of 15,539.9 megawatts (MW), AGEL has not only become India’s largest renewable energy company but also among the top 10 independent power producers in the world . This achievement signals India’s rapid progress in green energy and is a significant milestone towards Adani Group’s target of 50 GW by 2030.
Company Portfolio
Solar Power: 11,005.5 MW
Wind Power: 1,977.8 MW
Hybrid (Solar + Wind): 2,556.6 MW
Adani Green is developing the world’s largest renewable energy plant with a capacity of 30,000 MW at Khavda (Kutch, Gujarat), Gujarat. The company has so far commissioned a capacity of 5,355.9 MW at Khavda.
14 days of mourning
Hul Diwas is celebrated every year on 30 June . This day is celebrated in memory of the Santhal Hul rebellion of 1855 , which was one of the first major tribal rebellions of India’s freedom struggle. In 1855 , two Santhal brothers in Jharkhand (now Santhal Pargana region ) raised a big mass rebellion against the exploitation of British rule, landlords and moneylenders . This movement is called “Hul Vidroh”. In Santhali language “Hul” means rebellion or revolt . Thousands of Santhal tribals joined this rebellion and took up arms against the British government. Under the leadership of Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu along with their sisters Phoolon and Jhano , the Santhals inspired a large number of tribal youth in the fight against injustice and for their rights. While this rebellion was ultimately suppressed. For this reason, the Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act of 1876 and the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908 came into force . Its objective was to protect tribal land rights and cultural autonomy.
15 International Day of Parliament
The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on June 30 , the day the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was founded in 1889. The day was established in 2018 through a United Nations General Assembly resolution.