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National News
NITI Aayog Unveils ‘India’s Data Imperative’ Report to Strengthen Digital Governance Through Quality Data
- NITI Aayog released the third edition of its quarterly insights series, Future Front, titled “India’s Data Imperative: The Pivot Towards Quality,” emphasizing the need to improve data quality for better digital governance and public trust.
- The report introduces two key tools — a Data-Quality Scorecard to evaluate data attributes and a Data-Quality Maturity Framework for self-assessment and roadmap development — to enhance data practices across public systems.
- At the launch event, senior officials including B.V.R. Subrahmanyam (CEO, NITI Aayog), Dr. Saurabh Garg (Secretary, MoSPI), and Debjani Ghosh (Distinguished Fellow) highlighted the urgency of building robust data foundations for India’s digital future.
- Experts, officials, and stakeholders present at the event agreed that high-quality data is essential for effective governance and that aligning with global data standards is key for informed policy-making and service delivery.
Govt to launch ‘NAVYA’ to empower adolescent girls through vocational training
- The Central Government has launched NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, under the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. It is a joint pilot initiative by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to empower girls aged 16–18 through vocational training in non-traditional job roles.
- NAVYA will initially be implemented in 27 districts across 19 states, with a focus on aspirational and North-Eastern districts. The program seeks to enhance employability, boost confidence, and create pathways for young girls to participate in emerging sectors of the Indian economy.
- The initiative promotes institutional convergence by aligning with national schemes like PMKVY and PM Vishwakarma, ensuring integrated, high-quality skill development. The launch event included certificate distribution and interaction with participating trainees.
Tripura Becomes India’s Third Fully Literate State with 95.6% Literacy Rate
- Tripura has become the third Indian state to achieve full literacy, surpassing the 95% benchmark set by the Ministry of Education, following Mizoram and Goa. The state now has a literacy rate of 95.6%.
- This achievement was made possible through the successful implementation of the ‘ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme’, which helped reduce the number of non-literate individuals significantly from earlier surveys.
- As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023–24, Tripura’s literacy rate was 93.7%, which has now improved further. The state had just 23,184 non-literate people before this literacy push.
- Tripura has shown consistent improvement in literacy over decades, rising from just 20.24% in 1961 to 87.22% in 2011. It is also the second-highest northeastern state in terms of per capita income and GDP, according to CM Manik Saha.
About Tripura
- Capital – Agartala
- Chief Minister – Manik Sarkar
- Governor – Indra Sena Reddy
National Conference of Estimates Committees Concludes in Mumbai
- The National Conference of Estimates Committees of Parliament and State/UT Legislative Bodies was held at Maharashtra Vidhan Bhawan, Mumbai, on 23-24 June 2025, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Lok Sabha’s Estimates Committee.
- The conference saw participation from the Chairman and members of the Estimates Committees of Parliament and all states with legislative bodies; among UTs, only Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, and Puducherry have legislative assemblies.
- The Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, inaugurated the conference, while the Maharashtra Governor, C.P. Radhakrishnan, delivered the valedictory address, highlighting the conference theme focused on efficient monitoring and review of budget estimates.
- The Estimates Committee, one of the three key financial committees in the Indian legislature, consists of 30 Lok Sabha members elected by their peers, chaired by a member appointed by the Lok Sabha Speaker, with a tenure of one year.
Hardeep Singh Puri Attends 40th Anniversary of Kanishka Bombing in Ireland
- Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri attended the 40th anniversary memorial service of the Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing at Ahakista Memorial in Cork, Ireland, joined by representatives from India, Ireland, and Canada.
- The tragic bombing in 1985 was carried out by Canada-based Khalistani terrorists, killing all 329 passengers on board when the plane exploded mid-air near the Irish coast.
- During the memorial, Hardeep Singh Puri emphasized the need for enhanced India-Canada cooperation in counter-terrorism through intelligence sharing, counter-radicalization, and disruption of terror financing.
International News
India Breaks Into Top 100 in Global SDG Rankings for the First Time, Secures 99th Position in 2025 Report
- India has ranked 99th out of 167 countries on the 2025 SDG Index, making it the first time India has entered the top 100 in the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) rankings. It scored 67 points, a notable improvement from its 2024 rank of 109 and 2023 rank of 112, reflecting consistent progress in development indicators.
- The rankings are part of the 10th Sustainable Development Report released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, led by economist Jeffrey Sachs. The report uses a 0–100 scale to measure progress on all 17 SDGs, with 100 indicating full achievement. However, globally, only 17% of SDG targets are on track to be met by 2030.
- India’s neighbours showed mixed performances: Bhutan ranked 74th (70.5 points), Nepal 85th (68.6), Sri Lanka 93rd, Bangladesh 114th (63.9), and Pakistan lagging at 140th (57). China, with a score of 74.4, ranked 49th, and the U.S. stood at 44th with 75.2 points.
- East and South Asia have been the fastest-growing regions in SDG progress since 2015, with countries like Nepal (+11.1), Cambodia (+10), Bangladesh (+8.3), and the Philippines (+8.6) registering strong score improvements due to rapid socio-economic development.
- Despite overall progress, the report warns that global SDG progress is stalling, with serious setbacks in targets like press freedom (SDG 16), obesity (SDG 2), nitrogen sustainability (SDG 2), biodiversity (SDG 15), and corruption perceptions (SDG 16), largely due to geopolitical conflicts, fiscal limitations, and systemic vulnerabilities.
Banking and Financial
Bajaj Markets Joins ONDC to Expand Digital Commerce Offerings Across Electronics and Financial Services
- Bajaj Markets, a digital marketplace under Bajaj Finserv Ltd., has joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) as a buyer network participant, expanding its role in India’s growing digital commerce ecosystem.
- With this integration, over 16 million users of the Bajaj Markets App and website can now access and purchase 1.5 lakh+ premium electronics and appliances, in addition to its existing suite of financial products and services.
- This move marks Bajaj Markets’ transformation from a pure fintech platform to a comprehensive digital marketplace, enhancing customer convenience and offering competitive pricing across multiple product categories.
Odisha Government Delists HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Banks from State Transactions Over Underperformance
- The Odisha government has removed HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank from its list of approved banks, citing underperformance in implementing key government schemes and failure to meet general banking targets over the past two financial years.
- A directive issued by the Finance Department instructed all state departments, PSUs, agencies, societies, and universities to immediately close their savings, current, or any other operational accounts with these three banks and transfer the funds to other approved banks.
- Fixed or term deposits with the delisted banks are not required to be closed prematurely, but upon maturity, the principal and interest must be shifted to an approved bank to avoid penalties and ensure compliance.
- The government warned of strict action for non-compliance, directing all departments to ensure that the new banking guidelines are communicated and enforced across all subordinate institutions.
Bandhan Bank Expands Footprint with 18 New Branches Across 4 States
- Bandhan Bank has opened 18 new branches across four Indian states, with 7 in Jharkhand, 5 in Andhra Pradesh, and 3 each in Bihar and Odisha, as part of its effort to expand banking access in semi-urban and rural regions.
- With this addition, Bandhan Bank’s total number of banking outlets has reached 6,300, further strengthening its presence across India, especially in underserved and emerging markets.
- Bandhan Bank now operates in 35 out of the 36 states and Union Territories, showcasing its near-complete national footprint and commitment to inclusive financial growth.
- MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank – Partha Pratim Sengupta
RBI Imposes ₹29.60 Lakh Penalty on Fino Payments Bank for Licensing Norm Violations
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹60 lakh on Fino Payments Bank Limited for non-compliance with specific directions under the ‘Licensing of Payments Banks’ framework.
- The penalty was imposed through an order dated June 6, 2025, under the powers granted to RBI by Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
- The action follows RBI’s Statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE 2024), conducted to assess the bank’s compliance status as of the financial position dated March 31, 2024.
Recent Penalties imposed on Banks by RBI
- Union Bank of India (₹63.6 lakh) by RBI – for not transferring funds to the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund and collecting collateral on small agricultural loans.
- Transactree Technologies (₹40 lakh) by RBI – for P2P lending violations, including improper fund routing and lack of borrower transparency.
- Union Bank of India (₹1.66 lakh) – for discrepancies in soiled note remittance and ATM cash-outs.
- Deutsche Bank AG, India (₹50 lakh) – for failing to report certain borrower credit details to the Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC)
- Yes Bank Limited (₹29.60 lakh) – for not presenting complete and correct information regarding customer complaints in its Annual Financial Statements for the FY24.
- SBI (₹72 crore) by RBI – for non-compliance with regulations related to “Loans and Advances-Statutory and Other Restrictions,” “Customer Protection in Unauthorised Electronic Transactions,” and “Opening of Current Accounts by Banks.”
Appointment
UGRO Capital Appoints Anuj Pandey as CEO Amid Major Growth Milestones
- UGRO Capital Limited has appointed Anuj Pandey as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from July 1, 2025. He has been associated with the company since its inception, previously serving as Chief Risk Officer.
- His elevation to CEO comes as UGRO Capital achieves key milestones, including surpassing ₹12,000 crore in AUM, expanding to over 300 branches, acquiring Profectus Capital, and completing a major capital raise.
Recent Appointment in Banking & Insurance Sector
- Chairperson of PFRDA – Sivasubramanian Ramann (replace Deepak Mohanty); for 5 years
- MD & CEO of Axis Max Life Insurance – Sumit Madan (replace Prashant Tripathy); effect from 1 Oct
- CEO of Yes Bank – Prashant Kumar (reappointment for 6 month; effect from 6 Oct)
- Deputy CEO of SBI General Insurance – Arif Khan
- MD and CEO of Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd – Sumit Madan (replace Prashant Tripathy) effect from 30 September
Sona Comstar appoints Jeffrey Mark Overly as Chairman
- Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd (Sona Comstar) has appointed Jeffrey Mark Overly as its new Chairman, following a board meeting held on June 23, 2025. Overly has been an independent director on the company’s board since February 12, 2021.
- His appointment follows the passing of former Chairman Sunjay Kapur, marking a leadership transition within the company during a significant period.
- Jeffrey Overly brings strong academic and professional credentials, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from the University of Cincinnati and a Master’s degree in Business from Central Michigan University, with nearly 5 years of board-level experience at Sona Comstar.
Kangana Ranaut Named Brand Ambassador for New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
- Actor and newly elected MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut has been named the brand ambassador for the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from September 26 to October 5.
- The event will witness participation from over 100 countries, showcasing global para-athletic talent and aiming to promote inclusivity and resilience through sport.
Recent Brand Ambassador
- Katrina Kaif – Maldives tourism
- MS Dhoni – Dettol’s ‘Icy Cool’ Range
- Shubman Gill – Oakley
- Anil Kumble – Karnataka Forest and Wildlife Department
- Kapil Dev – Sobo Mumbai Falcons team for T20 Mumbai League season 2025
- Kriti Sanon – Dreame Technology India
Important day
25 June – Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas
- Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas is observed every year on 25th June to remember the day in 1975 when the Indian Constitution was severely undermined during the Emergency period, and to pay homage to those who suffered due to its excesses.
- On 25th June 1975, President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed declared a state of Emergency under Article 352, citing internal disturbances amid political unrest and judicial challenges to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s government.
- During the Emergency, key constitutional safeguards were suspended, including the suspension of fundamental rights like freedom of speech, expression, assembly, and movement; courts were barred from hearing related cases, and media censorship was imposed, with the Press Council of India being abolished.
- Constitutional amendments during the Emergency prevented courts from questioning the President’s Emergency proclamation and excluded the elections of the Prime Minister and Lok Sabha Speaker from judicial review, consolidating central authority.
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