On May 31, 2025, at the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in Dushanbe, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, emphasized India’s dedication to glacier conservation and called for enhanced global cooperation.
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and SEBI organized the first-ever ‘Niveshak Shivir’ in Pune to assist investors in reclaiming unclaimed dividends and shares, update KYC details, and enhance financial literacy.
On May 30, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards to 15 exemplary nursing professionals at Rashtrapati Bhavan, recognizing their outstanding contributions to public health.
The Ministry of Finance released the provisional (unaudited) accounts for FY 2024-25, reporting total receipts of ₹30.78 lakh crore and total expenditure of ₹46.55 lakh crore.
On May 30, 2025, Goa was officially declared fully literate under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, becoming the second Indian state to surpass the 95% literacy benchmark.
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd plans to launch 25 residential projects across major Indian cities in FY26, with a gross development value of over ₹42,000 crore.
India has emerged as the third-largest aviation market globally in terms of passenger traffic, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
ICRA forecasts a 10–12% growth in India’s telecom operating income for FY26, driven by tariff hikes and increased Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) to ₹220.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed food companies to discontinue the use of ‘100%’ claims on product labels and promotional materials, citing concerns over misleading consumers.
As of September 30, 2024, insured deposits in India increased by 7.11% year-on-year to ₹96.7 trillion, with 97.7% of deposit accounts fully covered under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) scheme.
UPI’s share of India’s total digital payments volume increased to 83.4% in FY25, processing 185.8 billion transactions, a 41.7% rise from the previous year.
India’s economy grew by 7.4% in the January-March 2025 quarter, surpassing expectations and aligning with the full fiscal year’s growth estimate of 6.5%, according to official data.
The Indian government has sanctioned an additional ₹81,735 crore in tax devolution to state governments, scheduled for release on June 2, 2025, to support capital expenditure and welfare initiatives.
Bank of Baroda inaugurated its first ‘Phygital’ branch in Kolkata on May 30, 2025, combining digital tools with personalized assistance to enhance customer experience.
India is set to establish its first Artificial Intelligence-focused Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with an investment of ₹1,000 crore by RackBank Data Centers Pvt Ltd.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has unveiled an $85.4 million infrastructure development plan, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to bolster the state’s industrial sector.
The Union Cabinet has sanctioned the development of a 108.13 km, 4-lane Badvel-Nellore highway in Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of ₹3,653.10 crore, aiming to enhance industrial connectivity and reduce travel time to Krishnapatnam Port.
President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal includes over $1 billion for Mars exploration, introducing NASA’s Commercial Mars Payload Services (CMPS) program to engage private companies in developing essential technologies for human missions to Mars.
India’s defence budget is projected to increase nearly fivefold, from ₹6.81 trillion in FY26 to ₹31.7 trillion by 2047, as per the CII-KPMG report.
Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand made history by winning the Miss World 2025 title in Hyderabad, India, becoming the first Thai woman to achieve this honor.
India secured a total of 24 medals, including 8 golds, at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea, achieving its best performance since 2017.
