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On 25 June 1975, the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, declared Emergency in India without the written consent of the Cabinet. The next 21 months witnessed draconian measures like suspension of civil liberties, curbing freedom of the press, mass arrests, postponement of elections and rule by decree.

The crash of Air India flight AI-171 (Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner) in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025 has once again highlighted safety concerns in India's aviation sector. More than 260 people died in this accident. This incident calls for deep reflection on the aviation safety framework, regulatory systems and challenges in India.

World UFO Day is celebrated every year on 2 July.

World Sports Journalist Day is celebrated every year on 2 July.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has soft launched Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in Hyderabad. This is a limited (soft) launch aimed at improving customer experience. The service will be commercially launched across the country after field feedback.

Salkhan Fossil Park of Uttar Pradesh has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced the state's first nuclear power plant based on a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) in Bihar. The plant will be set up under the Nuclear Power Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26.

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth has announced plans to increase the National Cadet Corps (NCC) to three lakh cadets.

Ambubachi Mela is held from 22nd June to 26th June at the famous Kamakhya Devi temple located in Guwahati, Assam.

In India’s efforts to reduce its dependence on conventional fossil fuels and move towards cleaner energy sources, the initiative of converting abandoned coal mines into solar power generation centres has emerged as an important and innovative step.