Commerce minister Piyush Goyal anticipates record exports, driven by FTAs, despite global uncertainties. Investment is flowing into key sectors, with a focus on value-added and labor-intensive exports. The government is reviewing FTAs with Asean and Japan, while remaining cautious on trade relations with China, aiming for fair and balanced trade.
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The ACPDC has released the provisional merit list for 2025 first-year diploma admissions in Gujarat. Candidates can view and download the list from the official website, acpdc.gujarat.gov.in. The mock round choice filling will run from July 2–5, 2025, with the final merit list and mock results out on July 10. Round 1 of actual admission choice filling begins the same day. Students must follow the admission timeline closely to secure their preferred diploma seats.
The Goods and Services Tax slabs may be revamped soon, according to media reports. The government is planning to lower GST rates for household items, the reports claim. Gross GST collections reached a record high in fiscal year 2024-25.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, spoke with Isro chairman V Narayanan on July 6, 2025, about his health, mission progress, and scientific work. Shukla's observations and inputs are expected to significantly contribute to the Gaganyaan mission. Isro continues to provide mission support, with regular interactions with standby astronaut Prashant Balan Nair.
Shubman Gill's stellar batting performance, including becoming the first batter to score 250 and 150 in the same match, and Akash Deep's 10-wicket haul powered India to a record-breaking 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston. Gill's captaincy debut marked India's first win at the venue since 1967, leveling the series 1-1.
In Bhubaneswar, a shocking incident occurred where six individuals assaulted BMC Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahu in his office, allegedly over a phone conversation. The attack, which involved dragging and beating Sahu, prompted condemnation from political figures like Aparajita Sarangi and Naveen Patnaik. Police have arrested three individuals, including a BJP corporator, and are investigating further.
Congress has launched a strong critique against PM Modi, questioning his silence on the devastating floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, where numerous lives have been lost. This criticism arose after the Prime Minister expressed condolences for the flood-related deaths in Texas, USA. The opposition party suggests a disparity in the Prime Minister's concern for domestic and international tragedies.
A road widening project between Kanaudi and Irki in Jehanabad, near Patna, has hit a snag, leaving trees standing in the road's center. This poses a safety hazard for commuters. The road, now under the state RCD, awaits forest department clearance to remove the trees.
Near the Chanderkot Langer site, five buses in a convoy of Amarnath pilgrims collided on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, resulting in minor injuries to 36 pilgrims. The incident occurred around 8 am as the buses traveled from Jammu to Pahalgam. Injured pilgrims received immediate medical attention at Ramban district hospital, and alternative transportation was arranged for their onward journey.
A lighthearted exchange between Harry Brook and Shubman Gill during the second Test has gained attention after rain disrupted Day 5. Brook jokingly predicted the rain, and his words proved prophetic as heavy showers threatened India's victory. Gill's outstanding performance, including record-breaking scores of 269 and 161, had put India in a dominant position, needing just seven wickets on final day.