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  • 85% of northeast districts are now ‘front runners’ in SDG performance, up from 62% in 2021: NITI Aayog report

  • NITI Aayog and MDoNER released the 2nd NER District SDG Index, developed with UNDP, tracking 121 districts on 84 indicators

  • 114 districts entered the front runner category in clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), thanks to Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions

  • EVs made up 60.2% of all three-wheeler sales in June 2025, rising from 55.5% in June 2024

  • Total auto retail sales crossed 2 million units in June, up nearly 5% from 1.9 million units last year

  • Year-to-date auto sales stood at 6.5 million units, up from 6.2 million in June 2024

  • India’s drone industry could help unlock up to $23 billion in manufacturing potential by 2030: Nexgen report

  • 40% of companies surveyed said the agriculture and precision farming segment is expected to become the biggest consumer of drones in India by 2030: Nexgen report

  • Drones are now central to modern warfare, and India’s rapid deployment during Operation Sindoor signals a new era: Nexgen report

  • PM Modi gifted a replica of the Ram Temple, handcrafted by artisans from Uttar Pradesh, to Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar

  • Argentine President Javier Milei received a hand-etched silver lion mounted on a Fuchsite stone base, a universal emblem of courage and leadership, from PM Modi

  • Argentina's Vice President Victoria Eugenia Villarruel was presented with a Madhubani painting of the Sun by PM Modi

  • The government has launched an ambitious ELIS with a primary focus on formalisation by offering EPF support

  • Under ELIS, new employees with salaries up to ₹1 lakh will receive a month’s EPF wage of up to ₹15,000

  • For employers, the government will pay up to ₹3,000 per month for every new hire with a salary up to ₹1 lakh, for two years under ELIS

  • Tourism in Kashmir is now reviving due to efforts by the Centre and the J&K government: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

  • Central government’s initiatives like sending delegations, organising conferences, etc., have helped rebuild confidence in tourism in J&K: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

  • We aim to develop 50 iconic global-standard destinations that offer world-class facilities to every tourist: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

  • AI will not cut back on human developers, but instead increase hiring to benefit from the productivity boost AI enables: GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke

  • AI acts as a force multiplier for engineering talent, enhancing individual output rather than replacing workers: GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke

  • The current period is "the most exciting time" to be a developer: GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke

  • The central government has undertaken significant reforms over the past 11 years to propel the mining sector while ensuring public welfare: G Kishan Reddy

  • Mining should be sustainable, safe, and environment-friendly: Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan CM

  • Rajasthan registered a 24% increase in royalty collection last year, marking a record achievement: Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan CM

  • The future looks "very strong and bright" as growing consumption in India will drive the travel sector's growth: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

  • Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited aims to expand its global footprint to 700 hotels by 2030: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

  • By 2030, Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited aims to double its revenues to cross ₹15,000 crore: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

  • Skoda Auto has crossed the 500000 car production mark in India, marking a major milestone as it celebrates 25 years in the country

  • Skoda is now exporting parts and components to its new plant in Vietnam, strengthening India’s position as a key export and manufacturing hub

  • Reaching the milestone of 500000 cars produced in India is a proud testament to our strategic vision: Andreas Dick

  • The government has received proposals worth ₹7,500–₹ 8,000 crore to set up component units under the ECMS

  • MeitY has begun vetting applications under ECMS and will start approvals in batches from late August or early September

  • Under ECMS, instead of offering incentives for incremental sales, the government plans to give incentives based on the number of direct jobs created

  • Toll collection through FASTag on national and state highways saw a nearly 20% rise in the first three months of the current FY

  • Around 80% of the toll collection, or ₹17,000 crore, in the first 3 months of the current FY has been made from NH users

  • ₹21,000 crore has been collected through FASTag on national and state highways in the first 3 months of the current FY

  • India’s office real estate sector is on track to exceed 90 million square feet of annual leasing activity in 2025: Report

  • Gross leasing volume rose 5% quarter on quarter to 21.4 million square feet across the top eight cities in Q2 2025: Report

  • Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai collectively contributed around 63% of the quarterly leasing volume in Q2 CY2025: Report

  • The Centre government has created a blueprint to prepare the youth of the northeastern states for 50,000 jobs in the maritime sector over the next 10 years: Sarbananda Sonowal

  • The government has set a target of generating 5,000 jobs annually for youth from the eight-state region: Sarbananda Sonowal

  • Upgrading and beautifying 205 marine lighthouses led to a 400% rise in tourist footfall from 4 lakh in 2014 to 16 lakh in 2023-24: Sarbananda Sonowal

  • PM Modi urged BRICS nations to collaborate on responsible AI governance, promoting innovation while addressing ethical concerns

  • At the BRICS Summit, PM Modi called for global standards to verify digital content authenticity and prevent AI misuse

  • PM Modi proposed a BRICS Science & Research repository to serve the Global South, enhancing collaboration in innovation

  • India’s general insurance industry reported a 5.8% rise in gross premiums in June 2025, reaching ₹23,256 crore

  • Retail health insurance led growth in June, with standalone health insurers recording a 10.4% jump in premium collections

  • Bajaj Allianz saw a strong 17% growth in premium income, while New India Assurance posted a 10.7% rise

  • India’s EV sales doubled in June 2025 YoY, with EVs accounting for 5% of new passenger vehicles sold: FADA

  • EV penetration in the two-wheeler segment rose from 6.07% in May to 7.28% in June 2025

  • Forecasted 106%+ monsoon is expected to boost rural liquidity, lifting demand for 2-wheelers and tractors

  • India's auto retail sales rose 4.85% YoY in Q1 FY26 and 4.84% in June 2025: Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA)

  • Three-wheeler sales surged 11.79% in Q1 FY26 and grew 6.68% in June 2025: FADA

  • Tractor sales increased 6.29% in Q1 FY26 and posted 8.68% growth in June 2025: FADA

  • India’s residential property values rose 3.5% QoQ in Q2 2025, per Magicbricks’ Proplndex

  • Greater Noida recorded a 35.3% YoY price jump amid connectivity upgrades

  • Q2 2025 marks a maturing market powered by end‑user demand and infrastructure: Magicbricks CMO Prasun Kumar

  • PM Modi raised Bihar's railway budget ninefold since 2014, reaching ₹10,000 crore: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

  • Bihar is now among the top states with the highest number of Vande Bharat trains: Railway Minister Vaishnaw

  • The ₹10,000 crore rail allocation underscores the Centre’s strong focus on modernising Bihar’s rail infrastructure

  • PM Modi arrived in Brasilia after the BRICS Summit and was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora

  • PM Modi interacted with children and artists during his arrival in Brasilia, appreciating the cultural performances

  • Members of the Indian community in Brasilia greeted PM Modi with flags and cheers at his hotel

  • PM Modi met Bolivian President Luis Arce during the BRICS Summit to deepen trade and strategic ties

  • PM Modi called Bolivia a valued Latin American partner and noted the strengthening of bilateral relations

  • PM Modi and President Arce agreed to prioritize diversification and expansion of trade linkages

  • PM Modi at BRICS said no country should use critical minerals for selfish gain or as a geopolitical weapon

  • PM Modi called for secure and reliable supply chains for critical minerals and technology among BRICS nations

  • Speaking at the BRICS Summit in Rio, PM Modi highlighted the need for global cooperation on responsible AI governance

  • India will give a “new form” to BRICS during its 2026 presidency, focusing on people-centric cooperation: PM Modi

  • Under India’s leadership, BRICS will stand for Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability

  • India prioritized Global South issues during its G20 presidency and will steer BRICS with the same humanity-first approach: PM Modi

  • NSP 2025, released after nearly 25 years, redefines Indian sport as a tool for national development, not just elite success

  • The new National Sports Policy, Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, focuses on integrating sports with health and education

  • NSP 2025 aims to reform governance and address structural challenges in India’s sports landscape

  • In the first-ever digital census, enumerators will collect the data of citizens using mobile applications on their Android and Apple phones: Census India

  • A special dedicated web portal will be launched for self-enumeration during the upcoming census, which will be available for both phases of the national enumeration exercise: Census India

  • HLO will start from April 1, 2026, followed by phase 2 starting February 1, 2027, in which Population Enumeration will be conducted

  • From space, you don’t see any borders. The Earth looks united; Bharat looks bhavya: Gaganyatri GC Shubhanshu Shukla

  • India’s first Gaganyatri aboard the ISS, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, shares his awe-inspiring view of Earth, connects with students back home

  • In a deeply emotional moment, Shukla spoke to PM Modi in an 18-minute Earth-to-space video call; his space mission inspires the nation

  • India’s healthcare system has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last 11 years, driven by political will, more funding and a commitment to providing affordable, accessible, equitable and quality healthcare: JP Nadda

  • The last 11 years have laid a foundation for universal healthcare: JP Nadda

  • More than 1.77 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are bringing healthcare closer to communities; Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) dropped from 62.6 per cent to 39.4 per cent: JP Nadda

  • Trinidad and Tobago has become the first Caribbean country to adopt India’s revolutionary payment technology, Unified Payment Interface (UPI)

  • PM Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3-4 at the invitation of Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

  • PM Modi congratulated Trinidad and Tobago on becoming the first Caribbean nation to adopt the payment technology

  • India’s economy could grow leaps and bounds in the coming years, estimates PwC India in a new report

  • India's total GVA to increase from $3.39 trillion in 2023 to $9.82 trillion in 2035, representing a CAGR of 9.27%: PwC report

  • According to the PwC report, Indian business could create economic value worth $9.82 trillion by shifting from conventional sector-specific approaches to addressing core human and industrial requirements

  • PM Modi put the spotlight on the Pahalgam terror attack at the BRICS Summit, says “This attack was a blow not only on India but on the entire humanity”

  • Anyone giving silent support to terrorism, whether for personal or political reasons, should not be allowed to do so: PM Modi at BRICS Summit

  • As PM Modi calls for sanctions against terrorists, BRICS strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and supported India’s stand of taking a “zero tolerance” approach to terrorism

  • The dedicated freight corridors can over the next few years contribute significantly to the financial health of the Indian Railways and help prevent passenger fares from flaring up

  • The government is planning to build 200 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCT) under the public-private partnership over the next few years along the new rail freight corridors

  • Currently, the entire rail network in the country has 77 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCT)

  • India has emerged not only as the world’s fourth-largest economy, but also as one of the “most equal countries” globally, according to a new World Bank report

  • The Gini Index, a report by the World Bank, has placed India in the fourth position with a score of 25.5, much lower than countries like China (35.7), the USA (41.8), and the UK (34.4)

  • GINI Index, India’s ranking: This marks a remarkable achievement for a country of its size and diversity, also reflects India’s strong economic progress, which aims at reducing inequality and poverty

  • PM Modi received a vibrant welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Brazil, with one of the highlights being a cultural dance inspired by Operation Sindoor

  • The room in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro came alive with the traditional Indian dance and folk music as members of the Indian diaspora celebrated the PM's visit

  • At the BRICS Summit, PM Modi is expected to discuss a range of global issues, including security, climate action, AI, multilateral reform, and health collaboration

  • German furniture fittings major Hettich expects India to contribute around 20 per cent of its global sales, already its second biggest market, according to a top company official

  • As a Hettich group, we have a global revenue of 1.5 billion euros, and the share of India is growing year-on-year because India for Hettich is the fastest growing market: Hettich India

  • Hettich is scaling up exports to other markets, including the US, Australia, Europe and China, as it enhances production in India with a second manufacturing plant in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

  • Public sector banks will recruit about 50,000 manpower during the ongoing financial year to meet their growing business requirement and expansion

  • Of the 12 public sector banks, the biggest player State Bank of India (SBI) is going to employ close to 20,000 including specialised officers in the financial year

  • Country's second biggest public sector lender Punjab National Bank (PNB) intends to increase its headcount to over 5,500 in the current financial year

  • The CII President, Rajiv Memani pointed to robust corporate fundamentals as evidence of ongoing investment activity

  • There's an atmosphere suggesting that private capex is not happening, but actually capex is happening: CII President Rajiv Memani

  • CII President Rajiv Memani says if you look at listed companies and attend their AGMs, you'll find that CII members are looking to increase capex

  • HM Amit Shah inaugurated Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Gujarat, India's first national cooperative university, aiming to train 2 million cooperative sector personnel in the next five years

  • India's 1st national cooperative university in Gujarat, named after cooperative pioneer Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel, will offer specialized education and research to empower cooperative institutions

  • The Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) aims to prepare professional and trained manpower to meet the growing needs of the cooperative sector: Govt

  • Modi-led government has once again demonstrated its commitment to India’s economic growth and employment generation with the launch of employment-linked incentive (ELI) scheme

  • Building upon the grand success of the PLI scheme, the ELI scheme is another visionary step toward realising the twin goals of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Rozgar Yukt Bharat’

  • Together, the PLI and ELI schemes exemplify a holistic and future-ready approach to India’s economic transformation: Report

  • At BRICS Summit, PM Modi strongly batted for Global South and vouched for multipolar and inclusive world order in global organisations

  • PM Modi claimed that two-thirds of humanity has not been adequately represented in the global institutions which have been formed in the 20th century

  • The countries which have a major contribution in today’s global economy have not been given a place at the decision making table: PM Modi at BRICS summit

  • India and Brazil have much to gain by cooperating when it comes to developing military platforms.

  • Brazil’s defence budget in 2024 was $25 billion. It has the world’s 11th-largest army. India, meanwhile, has a defence budget of $74 billion. It has the world’s second-largest standing army

  • Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing several defence items from India. This includes the Akash air defence system, a medium-range, surface-to-air missile system developed by the DRDO

  • India has reduced its missile production turnaround time from 10-12 years to 2-3 years, making a huge leap in technology, says Dr G Satheesh Reddy

  • India is a missile power. India is actively developing hypersonic missiles and air-to-ground-borne missiles like the BrahMos: Former DRDO chairman

  • India had 300-400 drone manufacturing companies with nearly 25,000 AI engineers in the southern region. They are capable of making the world use products made in India: Expert

  • India’s strategic silence is a sign of its growing stature, it speaks when it matters most, acts when it counts, and leads when it is required to

  • India’s strategic autonomy reflects its quiet confidence, conviction, and clarity. We live in an India that is confident of its growth story

  • One of PM Modi’s diplomatic successes has been to overhaul ties with Arab nations so much so that some of them have become India’s largest foreign investors and trading partners

  • Condemning terrorism should be our ‘principle', not just a 'convenience: PM Modi at BRICS

  • The April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in J&K was a blow not only to India but to all of humanity: PM Modi at BRICS

  • For global peace and prosperity, BRICS nations must adopt a clear and unified stance on overcoming terrorism : PM Modi at BRICS

  • PM Modi holds a meeting with Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro

  • Acknowledging India's expertise in the digital domain, President Diaz-Canel of Cuba expressed interest in India's Digital Public Infrastructure and UPI:” Ministry of External Affairs

  • PM Modi meets Cuban President Diaz-Canel, conveys appreciation for Cuba's recognition of Ayurveda and extended support for integrating Ayurveda into Cuba's public health system

  • The National Sports Policy’s five-pillar approach, in the context of football, and an alignment with the education policy are a part of a bold vision for Indian sports: Kalyan Chaubey, President, All India Football Federation

  • Sports, as a whole, has gained immense priority under the leadership and the vision of PM Modi: Kalyan Chaubey, President, All India Football Federation

  • The Khelo Bharat Niti 2025 marks a policy milestone in transforming the role of sports in building a Viksit Bharat: Kalyan Chaubey, President, All India Football Federation

  • Pharmaceutical firms are expected to post 11% year-on-year growth in both sales and EBITDA for the first quarter of FY26 (Q1FY26): Kotak Institutional Equities Report

  • The hospitals segment is projected to see robust 17% year-on-year growth in both sales and EBITDA in first quarter of FY26: Kotak Institutional Equities Report

  • India’s domestic pharma industry is considered to be the world's third largest by volume and 14th in terms of value of production

  • The completion of the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi expressway is set to boost wine tourism in Nashik by reducing the travel time between Nashik and Mumbai

  • The annual number of tourists visiting Nashik's wineries is expected to increase by 25% from the current average of 5 lakh visitors with the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi expressway and increased connectivity: AIWPA

  • Last week, I travelled to Nashik from Mumbai airport in just three and a half hours. The reduced travel time will undoubtedly boost wine tourism in Nashik, where 50% of tourists come from Mumbai: A Wine Industry Executive

  • India has been ranked as one of the most equal countries globally when it comes to income ahead of China, US, G7 and G20: World Bank

  • With a Gini Index of 25.5, India now stands fourth in the world for income equality: World Bank

  • India’s new Gini score of 25.5 places it ahead of countries like China (35.7) and the United States (41.8), as well as all G7 and G20 nations; back in 2011, India's Gini Index was 28.8, showing improvement over the years: World Bank

  • PM Modi calls Shri Ram “the divine link beyond oceans”

  • Indian diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago took with them the tradition of Ramleela from the Ramcharitmanas

  • Trinidad and Tobago has a population of about 13 lakh, with nearly half of Indian origin, which arrived as bonded labourers in the 19th and early 20th centuries