Current Indian News: June 2025
1. At the age of 77, former Indian spinner Dilip Doshi dies On June 24, 2025, veteran India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi died in London from cardiac arrest at the age of 77, leaving cricket fans in mourning. Doshi, who is renowned for his unconventional approach and crucial contribution to India’s spin attack in the late 1970s and early 1980s, leaves a legacy of standout performances and a stellar reputation for perseverance. m.economictimes.com 2. Following several incidents, Air India is being investigated. From June 24 to 26, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will conduct a thorough safety audit of Air India. This action follows a bomb threat diversion on a London-Delhi aircraft on June 21 and the sad June 12 crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, which killed 271 lives. The DGCA is stepping up its inspections of pilot duty rosters and cabin safety while emphasizing that the audit is standard procedure. Three top crew scheduling employees have already been removed by airlines in accordance with the DGCA’s previous decision. reuters.com 3. India takes issue with the OIC’s remarks regarding Jammu & Kashmir India chastised the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on June 23 for its comments about Jammu & Kashmir, describing them as “factually incorrect.” The Ministry of External Affairs accused Pakistan of using the conference to divert attention away from its own internal problems while restating that Kashmir is an essential part of India. The OIC was asked by the government to avoid picking sides in bilateral disputes.
4. In Q4 of FY25, India reports a current account surplus. India achieved a current account surplus of roughly USD 7 billion (0.7 percent of GDP) in Q4 of FY 2025, according to India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra). This demonstrates underlying economic resiliency and represents a reversal following three quarters in deficit. Analysts warn that there are still risks, especially in relation to global inflation and oil price sensitivity. fibre2fashion.com +1 Trineindia.com +1 5. The New Vande Bharat Express links Patna and Gorakhpur On June 20, 2025, Prime Minister Modi made history by launching the Gorakhpur–Patliputra Vande Bharat Express. The 384-kilometer trip takes an average of 7 hours and 5 minutes on this new route between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. With contemporary features like Wi-Fi, multimedia systems, and the Kavach safety mechanism, the tiny Vande Bharat is available six days a week. en.wikipedia.org 6. Doval visits Beijing to meet with China’s FM High-level discussions between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval took place in Beijing on June 24. From counterterrorism collaboration to people-to-people engagement, they talked about strengthening bilateral connections. In an indication of a recent easing of hostilities, Doval also invited Wang to travel to India. m.economictimes.com 7. South Asia’s harsh weather is flagged by the UN According to a recent UN research, South Asia saw severe heatwaves and periods of heavy precipitation in 2024—both of which are associated with climate change. The results highlight the urgent need for adaptation, particularly in India, which is still dealing with drought and floods. efe.com