1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of Jodhpur airport and also launched the revised UDAN scheme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the next phase of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme, ” Vikasit Udan, ” in Jodhpur , Rajasthan on Saturday . He also inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport . Built at a cost of ₹480 crore, the new terminal building is designed to handle 2 million passengers annually. Inspired by Rajasthan’s royal heritage, the terminal’s architecture blends traditional elements like arches and windows with modern design. Energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures, and green building practices are key features. The terminal is targeted to achieve a 5-star GRIHA rating. Launched in October 2016, UDAN has operationalized 669 routes so far . 95 airports, heliports, and water aerodromes have been connected through this scheme, benefiting over 16.6 million passengers. Building on this success, the Union Cabinet approved the revised UDAN scheme on March 25, 2026 . About Rs 29,000 crore will be spent on this scheme over the next 10 years , which will give impetus to the civil aviation sector and further the goal of ‘Developed India 2047’.
2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemicals complex to the nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth approximately ₹16,000 crore in Balotra , Rajasthan . These projects span various sectors, including petrochemicals, urban transport, railways, roads, renewable energy, and power transmission . The Prime Minister dedicated India’s first greenfield integrated refinery and petrochemical complex to the nation at Pachpadra in Balotra . This represents a historic achievement in the country’s energy and petrochemical sector. The greenfield refinery and petrochemical complex is a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Government of Rajasthan. This complex, with a capacity of 9 million metric tons per annum, has been established with an investment of over ₹79,450 crore . Prime Minister Modi also laid the foundation stone for the second phase of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project, costing over ₹13,000 crore . The second phase will develop a 41-kilometer long north-south metro corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mor. The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the Churu-Sadulpur and Churu-Ratangarh railway doubling projects and the four-laning of National Highway 125-A, Jodhpur Ring Road Section-II. He also dedicated to the nation the 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited. Shri Modi inaugurated a transmission line constructed at a cost of over Rs 1,900 crore for power evacuation from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). He also laid the foundation stone for a 530-km long power transmission system for the Rajasthan REZ.
3 PM Modi inaugurates CG Semi outsourced semiconductor assembly and test facility in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the state-of-the-art CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Center in Sanand, Gujarat . Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel were also present at the event. Sanand, an Ahmedabad suburb, achieved a major milestone in the semiconductor sector, achieving a hat-trick. Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi stated that this is a historic day in India’s semiconductor journey. The CG Semi OSAT facility in Sanand will strengthen the chip manufacturing ecosystem, promote technological self-reliance, and consolidate India’s position in the global semiconductor value chain. The plant will manufacture legacy chips such as QFN and QFB, as well as cutting-edge FC-BGA and FC-CSP chips , meeting the needs of automotive, electronics, industrial resources, 5G communications, and power applications. The Prime Minister handed over the first chip shipment to global giant Renesas. CG Semi Private Limited, a subsidiary of CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, has set up this OSAT facility in Sanand with an investment of ₹7,600 crore . Japan ‘s Renesas Electronics and Thailand ‘s Stars Microelectronics are also participating in the project.
4 Bilateral Investment Agreement between India and Israel comes into force
The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel has come into force. The agreement was signed in New Delhi in September last year . The Ministry of Finance stated that the agreement is an important step towards strengthening bilateral economic relations and ensuring a safe and predictable investment environment. The Ministry stated that the agreement is robust in terms of protecting investors’ investments, while being flexible enough to maintain sovereign policy independence in accordance with legitimate public policy objectives.
5 Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Keiko Fujimori on her victory in the Peruvian presidential election.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Keiko Fujimori on her victory in the Peruvian presidential election . Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of the second round of the presidential election in Peru. Fujimori, 51, is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori and was running for the presidency for the fourth time. When she takes office later this month, she will become Peru’s ninth president in the last 10 years.
6 651 Indian soldiers serving under the United Nations in DRC were awarded the United Nations Medal
India’s long-standing contribution to global peacekeeping operations has received significant recognition. 651 Indian Army personnel serving under the United Nations were awarded the prestigious United Nations Medal during a ceremonial medal parade held at the Permanent Operating Base Sake in the Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC). The medals were presented at a ceremony that recognised the professionalism, operational excellence and dedicated service of the Indian contingent under UN peacekeeping operations. The event was attended by senior officials of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in Congo – MONUSCO, representatives from Force Headquarters, military commanders and other distinguished guests.
7 Bihar Governor and Minister of State for External Affairs attended the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei.
Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita attended the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei . In a social media post, Mr. Margherita said she paid tribute to him on behalf of the government and Indians. She also expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent conflict.
8 LoCOS becomes the digital foundation of rural livelihoods, increasing transparency and financial inclusion in the SHG network
The People’s Operating System (LOKOS), developed under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) , is a web- and mobile-based digital platform aimed at end-to-end digitization of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their federations . DAY-NRLM is the central government’s flagship poverty alleviation program, promoting self-employment, skill-based employment, and sustainable livelihoods for poor rural households. LOKOS provides a comprehensive digital solution for SHGs and community-based organizations by digitally managing member records, savings, loans, repayments, financial transactions, livelihoods, and various convergence initiatives. LOKOS has reduced reliance on paper records and enabled real-time monitoring of SHG financial transactions. This has significantly improved transparency, accountability, and efficiency. The platform records approximately ₹200,000 crore worth of financial transactions annually within the SHG network. Its web application is designed for administrators, e-accountants and approval officers, while the mobile application facilitates the recording and management of activities of community-based organizations at the grassroots level.
9 Tennis: Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer’s record for most men’s singles matches won at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic equaled Roger Federer’s record for most matches won in men’s singles at Wimbledon . He recorded his 105th career victory . Seven-time champion Djokovic advanced to the pre-quarterfinals by defeating France’s Arthur Rinderknech.
10 International Day of Cooperatives
International Co-operative Day is an annual celebration of the co-operative movement, observed on the first Saturday of July since 1923 by the International Co-operative Alliance . International Co-operative Day 2026 was celebrated on 4 July . The 2026 theme of the United Nations’ International Day of Co-operatives – ” Co-operatives for a peaceful world ” – underlines the contribution of co-operative enterprises to social justice, inclusion and solidarity.
11 The United States of America celebrated its 250th Independence Day
The United States celebrated a significant milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence , which was celebrated nationwide on July 4, 2026. Known as the ” Semiquincentennial ” or ” America 250, ” numerous events are being held across the country, including in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and numerous cities and small towns across the country. President Donald Trump is at the center of the day’s events; he has already made headlines by announcing presidential pardons for several individuals. July 4, 1776, is the date when America’s founding fathers formally signed the Declaration of Independence, severing ties with British rule and establishing the 13 American colonies as an independent nation. That document, adopted in Philadelphia, laid the foundation for American democracy, and is why July 4 has been celebrated as a national holiday ever since. The 250th anniversary being celebrated this year is the biggest anniversary ever in people’s memory.