“IMPORTANT DAYS”

International Day of Cooperatives 2025

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, the world is celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay). This year’s event is even more special as it falls during the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025). The day highlights how cooperatives help create inclusive, sustainable, and people-focused communities worldwide. The International Day of Cooperatives is observed every year on the first Saturday of July. It brings attention to the important work done by cooperatives across the globe. This year’s theme is “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World”.

 “AWARDS”

S.R.N. Mehta School Wins Top Prize in NASA Contest

S.R.N. Mehta CBSE School in Kalaburagi, India, was announced as the first prize winner in the NASA-NSS Space Settlement Design Contest 2025 for the 8th grade category. Their project, created by a team of 11 students, stood out for its creative ideas and focus on building a sustainable space colony. This is a proud moment for the school and India on the international stage.

PM Modi Receives Trinidad and Tobago’s Highest Civilian Award

On July 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the country’s highest civilian award. The ceremony took place during his two-day visit to the Caribbean nation. This award was given for his global leadership and strong connection with the Indian diaspora. It is an important moment in strengthening India’s ties with Trinidad and Tobago.

“SPORTS”

Gukesh Wins Rapid Chess Title in Zagreb

World Chess Champion D Gukesh won the rapid title at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz 2025 tournament held in Zagreb, Croatia, on July 4, 2025. He scored a total of 14 points out of 18 and is now leading the Grand Chess Tour event. His strong performance puts him ahead of top players like Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Sub Lt Aastha Poonia Becomes First Woman Navy Fighter Pilot Trainee

Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia has become the first woman to join the fighter pilot training stream of the Indian Navy. The announcement was made on July 4, 2025, after a special ceremony held at INS Dega in Visakhapatnam. This is an important step toward gender equality in India’s armed forces and a proud moment for women in defense.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Bahuda Yatra 2025

Bahuda Yatra is the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra from the Gundicha Temple to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. Celebrated with devotion, music and rituals, it marks the final part of the famous Rath Yatra festival. In 2025, Bahuda Yatra will take place on July 5, bringing spiritual joy to millions devotees across India and the world. Bahuda Yatra means ”return chariot festival.” After staying for seven days at Gundicha Temple, the three deities begin their journey back to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.

Microsoft Shuts Down Pakistan Office After 25 Years

Ladakh marked a significant step in promoting science-based tourism with the successful conclusion of its first-ever Astro Tourism Festival in Leh. Organized by the Tourism Department of Ladakh in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore, the two-day festival aimed to harness Ladakh’s unique natural advantages—such as high altitude, dry climate, and low light pollution—to position the region as a leading destination for astro tourism. The event offered a blend of educational sessions and hands-on celestial observation, captivating tourists, astronomy enthusiasts, and science lovers alike.