NEWS 17-07-2025. News For 21st-Jul (Monday) *News Summary: June '25* *International* 1. Israel–Iran conflict intensified from 13 June to 24 June, with missile strikes exchanged from both sides, after which a ceasefire between both nations calmed the world, ending nearly two weeks of volatility. US also bombed 3 key Iranian nuclear sites with their U2 bombers on 22 June. 2. London has officially decriminalized abortion by scrapping an old 1861 law. 3. US-China trade deal has been finalized. While US has imposed 55% tariff on China, China has imposed 10% tarriff on American goods. China has agreed to supply rare earth metals in exchange for academic access for their students. 4. Bangladesh’s chief advisor Muhammad Yunus has announced elections in Bangladesh by mid 2026. 5. President Donald Trump has announced a $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense shield for the USA. *National* 1. India successfully carried out Operation Sindhu in evacuating Indian citizens from Iran. 2. Air India Boeing 787 crashed soon after it's takeoff in Ahmedabad on 12 June, killing over 270 people. 3. Mizoram became India’s first fully literate state. 4. The Indian govt has announced 13 new professional sports leagues to boost sports culture in the country. 5. Coal imports in India has significantly dropped by 7.9% in FY2024–25. 6. The Union Cabinet has approved a ?3,706 crore HCL–Foxconn JV to set up a semiconductor plant in Jewar, UP. 7. India has halted the water flow to Pakistan through Baglihar Dam on Chenab River. 8. RBI has cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to spur growth in the country. 9. The Chenab Bridge, world’s tallest railway arch bridge (359m) was inaugurated by the Indian PM. 10. A ?25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund has been allocated for shipbuilding in India. 11. IMF has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for the FY 2025 - '26 down to 6.2%. *Defence* 1. Navy has inducted INS Arnala, a new anti-submarine warfare vessel. 2. IAF is in talks to lease Tu-160M strategic bombers from Russia. 3. Chief of Defence Staff has been given authority to issue joint directives for integrated commands. 4. NATO has urged the European countries to increase their defense budgets to 5% of their GDP. 5. Some of the French Rafale parts will now be built in India jointly by Dassault company & Tatas in joint venture. 6. India has signed a deal to procure 26 Rafale Marine fighters from France worth ?63,000 crore. 7. India has successfully tested Bhargavastra, an indigenous counter-drone system. 8. Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence has partnered with Germany for the manufacture artillery ammunitions. 9. DRDO has transferred its 30kW Laser DEW technology to the private sector for faster production. 10. A 160-member BSF contingent departed to join UN peacekeeping in Congo. *Sports* 1. Neeraj Chopra of India has won gold in javelin throw, at the Golden Spike event held in Ostrava. 2. India launched its first-ever Rugby Premier League on 15 June in Mumbai. 3. India finished 2nd at Asian Athletics Championship held in South Korea winning 24 medals (8 Gold, 10 Silver & 6 Bronze). 4. Indian Women’s Ice Hockey Team won bronze at Asia Cup held in UAE. 5. Indian cricketer MS Dhoni has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. 6. Neeraj Chopra has been conferred with the honorary rank of Lt Col in the Territorial Army. 7. India’s men’s badminton doubles pair Satwiksairaj & Chirag won Singapore Open Super 750. < < Back