National News Updates

Indian Railways has added 92 general category coaches to 46 long-distance trains, enhancing passenger convenience. Plans are underway to manufacture another 10,000 non-AC coaches by 2025-26, including specialized Amrit Bharat coaches.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to commemorate the victims of the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975. This day will honor those who suffered during the nearly two-year period of severe repression and underscore the importance of safeguarding democracy.

The NIA has submitted a charge sheet to a Mumbai Special Court, naming M. Zoheb Khan and Libyan national M. Shoeb Khan as key conspirators in an ISIS-linked terror plot. The investigation revealed their plans to recruit youth for terrorist activities and their international connections with ISIS.

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale struck Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla area at 12:26 p.m. on Friday, as per the National Center for Seismology. The quake had a depth of 5 km with coordinates 34.32°N, 74.41°E. No casualties or damages have been reported.

The Union Budget 2024-2025 aims to bolster the 'Viksit Bharat' vision for 2047 with a focus on job creation and economic growth. The government plans to enhance infrastructure, public welfare schemes, and fiscal measures. An Axis Securities report highlights the significant job growth from 2014-24 and anticipates continued support for rural challenges.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, and Karan Adani officially welcomed the first mothership at Vizhinjam Port. The event marked the completion of the first phase of India's first trans-shipment port near Kovalam Beach. The arrival symbolizes a milestone in India's maritime logistics.

India will remain the world's most populous country into the next century, peaking at 1.7 billion in the mid-2060s before declining to 1.5 billion by 2100, according to UN projections. The working-age population will grow until 2054, offering a demographic dividend opportunity.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended new Chief Justices for the Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras, and Meghalaya High Courts. The recommendations come amid existing and upcoming vacancies in these courts.

Indian scientists at the Raman Research Institute have developed a method for generating truly random numbers crucial for data encryption and cybersecurity. Using a photonic experiment to violate Leggett Garg Inequalities, the team ensured loophole-free randomness, enhancing protection in cryptographic applications.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a 10% reservation for ex-Agniveers in constable vacancies within CAPFs, including CISF, BSF, RPF, SSB, and CRPF. Ex-Agniveers will also receive age relaxation and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in their initial recruitment.

Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted a significant increase in job creation in India, with 12.5 crore jobs added from 2014 to 2023 compared to 2.9 crore from 2004 to 2014, as per an SBI report. MSMEs have also surpassed the 20 crore employment mark.

The Kerala High Court ruled that a live-in partner cannot be prosecuted under Section 498A of the IPC for cruelty, as this applies only to legally married husbands or their relatives. This decision came after quashing proceedings against a petitioner accused of harassment in a non-marital relationship.

Under scrutiny for misconduct, IAS Probationary Officer Pooja Dilip Khedkar assumed her new role at the Washim Collectorate amid allegations of inappropriate behavior and questionable caste credentials. Previously stationed at the Pune Collectorate, she is accused of misusing her position and flaunting unauthorized privileges.

On the rainy evening of July 11, 2006, seven pressure cooker bombs exploded on Western Railway suburban trains in Mumbai, killing 209 people. This devastating attack caused widespread chaos and halted the efficient WR system. Despite the confusion, Mumbaikars showed solidarity by helping stranded commuters. The culprits were convicted in 2015 under MCOCA.

The government will implement the e-Office platform in all attached, subordinate offices and autonomous bodies as part of DARPG's 100-day agenda. Following inter-ministerial consultations, 133 entities were identified for this initiative. Guidelines were issued on June 24.