Current Affairs (22nd July, 2025)

India 1. Diplomatic breakthrough in Nimisha Priya case Yemen has postponed the execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, scheduled for July 16. The Indian MEA is actively coordinating with Yemeni officials and friendly nations to resolve the matter. 2. Toll suspended on Amritsar–Jamnagar expressway NHAI has paused toll collection on a 28.7 km stretch of Package‑4 (Sanchore–Santalpur) of NH‑754K from July 15 due to urgent monsoon-related repairs, prioritizing traveler safety. 3. Kansal’s cooling inflation sparks RBI rate cut calls Retail inflation has hit a six‑year low in June, triggering calls for more RBI rate cuts. Analysts foresee potential easing in September or October amid weakening domestic demand and sluggish car and real‑estate sectors. 4. PM’s UK visit to formalize India–UK FTA PM Modi is scheduled to visit the UK on July 23–24, where the landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement is expected to be signed. Bilateral security cooperation will also be discussed. 5. Congress's OBC meet on July 25 AICC will organize an OBC Justice & Participation Conference at New Delhi's Talkatora Stadium, with emphasis on caste-based census, equitable representation, and Rahul Gandhi’s push for 50% reservation. 6. Big infra boost in West Bengal On July 18 in Durgapur, PM Modi inaugurated ₹5,400 cr in central infrastructure projects (energy, rail, roads), lambasted TMC governance, and campaigned ahead of the 2026 state elections. Economy & Finance 7. July 2025 financial amendments New rules include mandatory Aadhaar OTP for Tatkal bookings from July 15, Aadhaar linkage for new PANs, extended ITR deadline (to Sept 15), revised ATM/branch fees by major banks, enhanced UPI chargeback process, GST compliances, and small-savings interest revisions. International 8. China–India friction over Dalai Lama succession Ahead of FM Jaishankar’s China visit, Beijing described the Dalai Lama succession issue as a “thorn” in relations. India maintains that only the Dalai Lama can determine his reincarnation. 9. Cisco bullish on India Cisco Systems' chairman reaffirmed continued investments in India, citing its “unparalleled growth opportunity” in tech and digital transformation. 10. US–India trade discussions in progress Former President Trump noted that the US is “very close” to finalizing a bilateral trade deal with India ahead of the July 9 tariff deadline, while citing stalled deals with Japan. 11. Israeli airstrikes in Damascus On July 16, Israel bombed military government targets in Damascus, killing 3 and injuring 34+. The strikes, tied to recent southern Syria clashes, were seen as a warning amid Druze-related tensions. Global Snapshot India's civil defence exercise "Operation Abhyaas" in May had significant scale-up—air-raid sirens and drills across 244 districts. India is exploring a 2036 Olympics multi-city bid, including cities like Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Goa. Free Backlinks https://www.myfav.es/airlineairport https://forum.cnnr.fr/user/airlineairport https://covituary.org/members/airlineairport/ https://blackmentalhealth.ca/forums/topic/early-bird-advantage-fll-security-wait-times-hack/ https://forms.americantowns.com/viewevent/75963378 https://app.parler.com/AirlineAirport?ref=NoL9ZExFs0 https://submityourpr.com/beyond-the-hype-debunking-myths-and-mastering-fll-security-wait-times/ https://forum.potok.digital/user/airlineairport https://ask.zarooribaatein.com/profile/airlineairport/ https://quay.io/repository/airlineairport/airlineairport https://www.ganjingworld.com/news/1hqfr31qghk4x7hgbwaMXG00J1di1c/the-early-bird-catches-the-flight-optimal-arrival-times-for-fll-security-wait-times https://shareshortcuts.com/u/airlineairport/ https://community.hodinkee.com/members/AirlineAirport