1. Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy is all set to head off on a unique voyage. The officer is the only invitee from Asia to participate in the prestigious Golden Globe Race (GGR) that commences from Les Sables d’Olonne harbor in France today. The participants are required to sail around the world, single-handed and non-stop. The uniqueness of the race is that boat designs and technology newer than 1968 is not permitted, hence the use of Global Positioning System (GPS), satellite communication, navigational aids, etc is forbidden.
The Golden Globe Race is being conducted by Sir Robin Knox Johnston of UK to commemorate 50 years since the world’s first solo non-stop circumnavigation undertaken by him in 1968 onboard the Indian built boat, Suhaili.
2. The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in presence of Shri Manoj Sinha, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways and Shri P. P. Chaudhary, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs & Law and Justice amongst senior officials of ICAI here today.
3. Chief Minister of Maharashtra - Devendra Fadnavis Announces 'Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana' on 1st July 2018
4. The 9th and Final meeting of EPG on Nepal-India Relations concluded in Kathmandu, Nepal.
5. Janardan Singh Gehlot - Newly elected president of the International Kabaddi Federation for the next 4 years.