Stay updated with today’s top national and international
events. These headlines are important for general awareness, interviews, and
competitive exams.
🔹 1. Supreme Court Clears
Way for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand
India’s Supreme Court dismissed all pending petitions
against the Uttarakhand UCC Bill, allowing the state to begin
implementation from August 1, 2025.
🔹 2. ISRO’s Gaganyaan
Mission Completes Final Unmanned Pre-Flight Test
ISRO successfully completed the last unmanned test for its Gaganyaan
human spaceflight mission, clearing the path for manned launch by early
2026.
🔹 3. IMF Projects India’s
GDP Growth at 6.9% for FY 2025-26
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised India's
GDP growth forecast upward to 6.9%, citing strong demand and
manufacturing recovery.
🔹 4. Indian Government
Launches ‘One Student, One Laptop’ Scheme for Digital Access
The Ministry of Education rolled out the ‘One
Student, One Laptop’ scheme for public universities to improve digital
education in rural areas.
🔹 5. Cyclone Kiran
Weakens, Red Alert Lifted in Gujarat and Maharashtra
Cyclone Kiran has weakened into a deep depression.
The IMD lifted red alerts in Gujarat and Maharashtra, though light rains
continue in parts.
🔹 6. CBSE to Introduce
Skill-Based Exams from 2026
The CBSE board announced plans to begin skill-based
exams from 2026 to reduce pressure and encourage practical learning in
Class 10 and 12.
🔹 7. India Wins U-19
Women’s Asia Cup 2025
The Indian women’s under-19 cricket team won the Asia Cup
2025 title, defeating Bangladesh by 5 wickets in the final held in Colombo.
🔹 8. First Green Hydrogen
Plant Inaugurated in Ladakh
India’s first green hydrogen plant began operations
in Leh, marking a major step toward clean energy and carbon neutrality
in high-altitude zones.
🔹 9. RBI Introduces QR
Code-Based Loan Verification for Digital Lenders
To improve transparency, the RBI now mandates all digital
lenders to display QR codes on loan offers for user verification.
🔹 10. India and France
Sign Pact for Joint Naval Exercises
India and France agreed to conduct joint naval drills
under the “Varuna 2025” initiative to boost maritime security in the
Indo-Pacific.