Aadhaar mandatory for PAN card
New PAN process started (PAN card, Aadhaar verification)
From 1July, Aadhaar verification has been made mandatory for PAN card in PAN card application. Now no other document will be accepted in the process of making PAN card; every new PAN card will be issued only with Aadhaar link. This PAN card update will reduce the possibility of making fake PAN and the PAN card system will become secure by linking it with Aadhaar verification.
LPG cylinder price reduction
19kg commercial cylinder is cheaper (LPG cylinder, commercial gas)
From today, there is relief in the commercial rate of LPG cylinders. The price of a 19kg LPG cylinder has come down by ₹ 58.5 in Delhi, ₹ 57 in Kolkata. LPG cylinder customers will now be able to use commercial gas at a lower cost. This LPG cylinder reduction continues month after month, and every LPG cylinder purchase will provide direct domestic relief.
Jet Fuel prices rise by 7.5%
impact on domestic flights (jet fuel, domestic flights)
Jet fuel prices increased by 7.55% from July 1, reaching ₹ 89,344 per KL in Delhi. Domestic flight tickets may become expensive due to the jet fuel inflation. The new jet fuel rate will directly affect domestic flight fares, which may cause new expenses for both passengers and airlines.
Old petrol-diesel vehicles will not get fuel
Delhi ban (old vehicles, ANPR scanning)
Old vehicles in Delhi will no longer be able to get fuel from petrol pumps. The ANPR camera will identify the old vehicle and refueling will be stopped if there is no PUCC. This step is helpful in preventing old vehicle pollution and strict action will be taken against the vehicles caught in the net.
Approval of 52 military satellites
Defense Space Satellite Mission (Military Satellite, Defense Space)
India gave the green signal to launch 52 AI-enabled military satellites in defense space. This military satellite system will be deployed in LEO and GEO orbit. This military satellite network will give India extensive capabilities in border surveillance and defense communications, which can prove to be a game changer in defense strategy.
Mithila State Movement
Demand for the State in the Mahapanchayat (Mithila Movement, State Formation)
The Mithila movement has gained new momentum in Bihar. Thousands of people supported the Mithila movement in the Mahapanchayat held in Rahika on 25 May, and the demand for state formation was raised. The possibilities of cultural identity and state formation have again come into discussion due to this Mithila movement.
American Instagrammer becomes a fan of India
Jugaad culture wins hearts (Jugaad culture, viral video)
An American Instagrammer praised India’s Jugaad culture, and his video became viral on social media. He said that due to the Jugaad culture in India, things are easily repaired despite being old in a budget. This viral video is giving global recognition to India’s eco-friendly Jugaad culture.
Subsonic and AI-satellites in the Earth Defense System (Space Surveillance, Defense Satellite)
India approved a budget of ₹26,968 crore to launch an AI-based defense satellite in Space Based Surveillance (SBS‑3) under defense. This new Space Surveillance network will strengthen border security and cyber surveillance, which will bring significant changes in India’s security technology.
Miss Universe India 2025
54 entries, rehearsals begin in July (Miss Universe India, Beauty Pageant)
Miss Universe India 2025 to be held in July includes 54 entries in total, Miss Universe India competitions. A total of Debut Union Territories are also participating. The Miss Universe India winner will represent India in the Miss Universe to be held in Thailand next November.