National Affairs
Political Developments
Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar summoned to Delhi by Congress high command following the Bengaluru stampede incident that occurred during RCB victory celebrations on 04.06.2025
Modi Government Milestone: The central government completed its first year of the third term and 11th year overall, with various ministries showcasing achievements across different sectors
Operation Sindoor Briefing: Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to meet multi-party delegations who were sent to 33 countries following the Pahalgam terror attack to present India’s position on counter-terrorism operations
Bihar Political Dynamics: Chirag Paswan officially announced his intention to contest Bihar Assembly elections from a general constituency, marking a significant political development for the NDA alliance
Government Initiatives and Launches
UMEED Portal Launch: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development portal for digital management of Waqf properties across India
Technology Transfer Initiative: DRDO successfully transferred technologies of nine defense systems to 10 Indian industries, strengthening the domestic defense manufacturing ecosystem
Clean Plant Programme: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the Clean Plant Programme in Pune, Maharashtra, aimed at improving agricultural productivity
Multilingual AI Solutions: BHASHINI and CRIS signed an MoU to implement multilingual AI solutions in Indian Railways, enhancing passenger services
Administrative Updates
Economic Advisory Council: S Mahendra Dev appointed as Chairperson of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, replacing previous leadership
Judicial Developments: Rajya Sabha may form a panel to probe hate speech charges against High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav based on Opposition MPs’ representation
State Government Changes: Telangana Cabinet expansion saw addition of three new ministers under CM Revanth Reddy’s leadership, focusing on social justice representation
International Affairs
Middle East Tensions
Israel-Yemen Conflict: Israeli naval forces conducted strikes on Houthi targets at Hodeidah port in Yemen’s Red Sea region, escalating regional tensions amid ongoing Gaza conflict
Security Concerns: Israeli military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel, highlighting continued threats from Iran-backed Houthis
South Asian Security
Pakistan Defense Budget: Pakistan increased its defense budget by 20 percent to PKR 2,550 billion for fiscal year 2025-26, allocating approximately 9 billion USD amid India-Pakistan tensions
Cross-Border Terrorism: Developments following the Pahalgam terror attack of 22.04.2025 led to India’s Operation Sindoor response targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
United States Domestic Issues
Los Angeles Unrest: President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 additional National Guard troops in Los Angeles in response to anti-ICE protests, with critics arguing the deployment escalated rather than resolved tensions
Immigration Enforcement: Ongoing protests against immigration raids led to significant civil unrest, requiring federal intervention in major US cities
Global Demographics
World Population Report: UN Population Fund report revealed India’s population reached 1.46 billion in 2025, maintaining its position as the world’s most populous country
Fertility Rate Decline: India’s total fertility rate dropped to 1.9 births per woman, falling below the replacement level of 2.1, indicating significant demographic transition
Economic Developments
Financial Sector Updates
Banking Sector: AU Small Finance Bank partnered with International Finance Corporation to integrate climate risk management into core banking strategies
Investment News: Serentica Renewables secured over 100 million USD from Rabobank and Societe Generale for renewable energy projects
Insurance Sector: Sat Pal Bhanoo took interim charge as Managing Director and CEO of Life Insurance Corporation of India
International Trade
India-EU Partnership: Amul partnered with Spain’s COVAP to launch fresh milk products in the European Union market, expanding India’s dairy export footprint
Technology Collaboration: Dhruva Space partnered with France’s Sodern ArianeGroup for the HORUS Star Tracker Mission, strengthening India’s space technology capabilities
Infrastructure Development
Aviation Sector: IndiGo signed MoU with Bangalore International Airport Limited to establish a 1,100 crore rupee Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility at Kempegowda International Airport
Data Centers: Mumbai secured 6th position globally in the Global Data Centre Market Comparison 2025, with USA’s Virginia leading the rankings
Sports Updates
Badminton Achievements
Indonesia Open 2025: Denmark’s Anders Antonsen won men’s singles title defeating Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen, while South Korea’s An Se-young claimed women’s singles title against China’s Wang Zhiyi
Prize Money: Both champions received USD 101,500 each for their victories at the BWF Super 1000 tournament held in Jakarta
Athletics Excellence
Taiwan Athletics Open: India dominated the 2025 Taiwan Athletics Open with 16 medals including 12 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze, outperforming Australia and Japan
Star Performances: Notable Indian athletes including Annu Rani, Rohit Yadav, Jyothi Yarraji, and Pooja delivered record-breaking performances across various track and field events
Football Success
UEFA Nations League: Portugal defeated Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw to claim their second UEFA Nations League title, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his 138th international goal
Match Highlights: The final at Allianz Arena featured goals from Martín Zubimendi, Nuno Mendes, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Ronaldo in regulation time
Science and Technology
Space Exploration
Indian Astronaut Mission: Subhanshu Shukla selected to become the second Indian to travel to the International Space Station under SpaceX’s Crew-4 mission
Research Focus: The 14-day mission will include experiments on algae species growth in zero gravity and various nutrition-related studies
Environmental Conservation
Leopard Conservation: Bengaluru emerged as India’s ‘Leopard Capital’ with 85 free-ranging leopards, highlighting successful urban wildlife conservation efforts
New Species Discovery: Scientists discovered Losgna Occidentalis, a new wasp species in Chandigarh, contributing to India’s biodiversity research
Digital Innovation
Railway Technology: Implementation of NeVA system in Puducherry made it the 19th legislature to adopt the digital platform for enhanced governance
ESG Framework: SEBI issued new Environmental, Social, and Governance debt framework to regulate social, sustainability, and linked bonds
Important Dates and Observances
International Days
UN International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations: Observed on 10.06.2025 to promote intercultural understanding and peaceful coexistence among nations
International Level Crossing Awareness Day: Commemorated on 05.06.2025 to raise awareness about railway safety at level crossings
National Observances
PM Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan: Marked 9 years of implementation with Maternal Mortality Rate declining by 50 points, showcasing improvement in maternal healthcare
Government Scheme Anniversaries: Various central government schemes completed significant milestones, demonstrating progress in public welfare initiatives
