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National News
Maruti Suzuki Inaugurates Mega Vehicle Manufacturing Plant at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana
- Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. inaugurated its state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana, marking one of India’s largest automobile production investments.
- The facility was jointly dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, highlighting the strong India–Japan industrial partnership.
- The plant has an initial annual production capacity of 5 lakh vehicles, expandable to 10 lakh vehicles, with a planned investment of ₹35,000 crore.
India Represents at Funeral of Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
- Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain represented India at the funeral ceremony of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
- They paid their respects on behalf of the Government and the people of India after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28, was laid to rest.
Digital India Programme Completes 11 Years with Focus on AI and Semiconductor Manufacturing
- The Digital India Programme, launced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015, completed 11 years on 1 July 2026 and is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- The programme aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy, with an increased focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor manufacturing.
- Digital India is built on three key visions: accessible and secure digital infrastructure for every citizen, on-demand digital government services, and promotion of digital literacy and universal digital access.
Ministry of Tourism Partners with Google India to Boost Tourism Through AI and Digital Technology
- The Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google India to strengthen the digital promotion of India’s tourism destinations.
- The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, marking a significant step towards technology-driven tourism promotion.
- The partnership will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), data-driven insights, analytics, and Google’s digital platforms to enhance the global visibility of India’s tourism sector.
Banking And Financial News
SEBI Constitutes Expert Group to Review Debenture Trustees Regulations
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted an Expert Working Group to review and strengthen the regulatory framework governing debenture trustees under the SEBI (Debenture Trustees) Regulations, 1993.
- The Expert Working Group is chaired by Ananta Barua, former Whole-Time Member of SEBI, and co-chaired by Rajnish Kumar, former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI).
PayGlocal Launches Google Pay Card Payments for International Transactions
- PayGlocal, India’s leading cross-border payments platform, has launched Google Pay Card Payments on its International Payment Gateway, becoming one of the first payment platforms in India to enable Google Pay for international transactions.
- With Apple Pay already available on its gateway, PayGlocal now enables Indian merchants to reach over one billion customers across key global markets, including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, UAE, Singapore, and Western Europe.
- Google Pay supports transactions in 86+ countries and 60+ currencies, allowing global customers to make single-tap payments in their local currency, thereby simplifying international checkout for Indian merchants.
Bank of Baroda and Mizuho Bank Forge Strategic Partnership for M&A Financing
- Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Mizuho Bank, the banking arm of Mizuho Financial Group (Japan), have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financing and related financial services.
- The partnership combines Mizuho’s global network and structured finance expertise with Bank of Baroda’s strong domestic presence, enabling joint origination, structuring, co-underwriting, syndication, and M&A advisory for cross-border transactions.
About Bank of Baroda (BOB)
- Founded – 1908
- Headquarters – Vadodara, Gujarat
- MD & CEO – Debadatta Chand
- Tagline – India’s International Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank to Acquire Deutsche Bank India’s Retail and Wealth Business
- Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) has announced the acquisition of Deutsche Bank India’s retail banking, private banking, and wealth management business for ₹281.7 crore.
- The acquisition is expected to be completed by September 2027, strengthening Kotak Mahindra Bank’s presence in the retail and wealth management segments.
About Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Founded – 21 November 1985
- Founders – Uday Kotak
- Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sports News
Harshavardhan G.B. Becomes India’s 97th Grandmaster
- Harshavardhan G.B. from Chennai became India’s 97th Grandmaster (GM) after achieving his final GM norm at the 2nd Chola Chess GM Norm Round Robin Tournament in Chennai.
- He also crossed the 2500 FIDE Elo Rating, fulfilling the final requirement to earn the prestigious Grandmaster title.
Previous Chess Grand Masters
- 96th Grandmaster – Ethan Vaz (Goa)
- 95th Grandmaster – Aronya Ghosh (Kolkata, West Bengal)
- 26th Woman Grandmaster – Sarayu Velpula (Warangal, Telangana)
- 94th Grandmaster – Mayank Chakraborty (Guwahati, Assam)
- 93rd Grandmaster – Aarav Dengla (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Ancy Sojan Breaks 22-Year-Old National Record in Women’s Long Jump
- Ancy Sojan created history by breaking Anju Bobby George’s 22-year-old National Record in the women’s long jump at the 2026 National Inter-State Athletics Championships.
- Ancy recorded a 6.88-metre jump, surpassing the previous National Record of 6.83 metres set by Anju Bobby George.
- The earlier record was set by Anju Bobby George at the 2004 Athens Olympics, while the 2026 National Inter-State Athletics Championships were held at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Stan Wawrinka Announces Retirement After Illustrious Tennis Career
- Swiss tennis legend Stan Wawrinka has announced that he will retire from professional tennis after a remarkable career spanning more than 20 years on the ATP Tour.
- Wawrinka won three Grand Slam singles titles—the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open—cementing his place among tennis greats.
- He also won the Olympic Gold Medal in Men’s Doubles alongside Roger Federer at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Recently Retired Players
- Ben Stokes (England) – International Test Cricket
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – International cricket
- Vijay Shankar (India) – International Cricket
- Rubel Hossain (Bangladesh) – International Cricket
- Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) – Professional Badminton
Science and Tech News
Skyroot Aerospace Unveils Vikram-1, India’s First Privately Developed Orbital Rocket
- Skyroot Aerospace has unveiled Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, named in honour of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India’s space programme.
- The rocket’s maiden launch mission, named “Aagaman” (a Sanskrit word meaning “Arrival”), is scheduled to be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.
- Vikram-1 is capable of placing satellites weighing up to 350 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), marking a major milestone for India’s private space sector.
Defence News
Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships Arrive in Singapore to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation
- Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore as part of the Navy’s ongoing operational deployment in the South East Asia Region.
- The visit highlights the strong and long-standing ties between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
Important Days
2 July – World Sports Journalists Day
- World Sports Journalists Day is observed every year on 2 July to recognize the contribution of sports journalists in promoting sports and delivering accurate sports coverage.
- Theme 2026 – Championing Fair Play: Reporting with Integrity and Impact
- The day commemorates the establishment of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) on 2 July 1924 during the Paris Olympics.
3 July – National Fried Clam Day
- National Fried Clam Day is observed every year on 3 July to celebrate one of the most popular seafood delicacies, fried clams.
- The day recognizes the popularity of crispy, deep-fried clams, a traditional coastal dish that is especially famous in the United States, particularly in New England.
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