Index of Industrial Production (IIP) indication was up 3.5 percent in July 2025, compared with the same month last year, and this is better compared to the revised figure of 1.5 in June 2025. The total IIP was 155.0 as compared to 149.8 in July 2024, indicating increased performance in the manufacturing sector.

India made a significant step in its semiconductor endeavor with the launch of Semiconductor OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) Pilot Line Facility located at Sanand, Gujarat. The plant is a part of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) as it enhances the drive of the country to become self-reliant in chip production as a part of the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

India has made an all-indigenous success with the first test of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. The system will identify and counter enemy aircraft, drones, and missiles at a range of up to 35 km, which will become a significant milestone in the layered air defence of India.

Onam 2025 Kerala Onam 2025 The Athachamayam procession of 2025 prepared the stage of Kerala with a glittering exhibition of tradition, culture and community spirit through the 10-day celebrations. The event took place in Held in Tripunithura, the former court town of the Kochi kingdom, in the sunshine and attracted thousands of visitors who came to enjoy the spectacular mixture of classical art, folk shows, and social issues.

India has released three new joint military doctrines to improve synergy between Army, Navy and Air Force. These include Special Forces (SF) operations, airborne and heliborne operations, and multi-domain operations, an important step towards integrated theatre commands and modernised combat readiness.