New Delhi, July 6: Indian squash prodigy Amarya Bajaj has won the U-13 girls’ title at the Dutch Junior Open, marking a significant achievement in her young sporting career. Amarya delivered a strong performance throughout the tournament, showcasing consistency, agility, and control to secure the championship in her age category. Her victory adds to India’s growing presence in junior squash on the international stage. Officials…
Estrange Aurora Hosts Transformative Leadership Session with Sumita Ghose on Human Dignity, Artisan Empowerment, and Purpose-Driven Growth
Pune, India July 06: Estrange Aurora recently hosted an impactful and thought-provoking interactive session with Sumita Ghose, Founder of “Rangsutra” (https://reference-url-citation.invalid/2), one of India’s most respected artisan-led social enterprises & a board member of charkha.org. Sumita Ghose is widely recognized as an “employer of many employers” in India’s social entrepreneurship ecosystem. Through “Rangsutra” Rangsutra is empowering over 2,000+ family hierarchy of artisans across India—predominantly women—by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities while preserving India’s rich…
Hockey India announces sub-junior men’s camp for Youth Hockey5s Asian C’ship
New Delhi, July 6: Hockey India has announced the list of players selected for the sub-junior men’s national coaching camp ahead of the upcoming Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship. The selected players will undergo intensive training focused on fitness, speed, and skills required for the fast-paced Hockey5s format. The camp is part of preparations for the continental tournament. Officials said selections were based on recent performances…
Glasner appointed new Nottingham Forest head coach
Nottingham, July 6: Nottingham Forest have appointed Oliver Glasner as their new head coach, marking a fresh leadership change at the Premier League club. The club confirmed the appointment, stating that Glasner will take charge of the first team with immediate effect. He is expected to lead preparations ahead of upcoming fixtures and work closely with the club’s management on squad development and performance goals.…
India’s steel production grows 5.9% in April–June: Report
New Delhi, July 6: India’s steel production recorded a growth of 5.9% during the April–June quarter, according to a recent report. The report said the increase was driven by strong demand from infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing sectors, along with steady domestic consumption. Improved capacity utilisation across steel plants also supported the upward trend. It added that government-led infrastructure development and ongoing industrial activity continue to…
Army Chief meets President at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, July 6: Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth, along with his spouse Komal Seth, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in a courtesy meeting. Pic Credit: https://x.com/rashtrapatibhvn The Army Chief met the President as part of a formal interaction at the President’s official residence in the national capital. The meeting is part of routine engagements between the top leadership…
India proposes BRICS virtual anti-drug network at Guwahati meet
Guwahati, July 6: India has proposed the creation of a BRICS virtual anti-drug network to strengthen cooperation among member countries in combating drug trafficking and related transnational crimes, according to officials. The proposal was discussed during a BRICS-related meeting held in Guwahati, where India highlighted the need for faster information sharing, coordinated enforcement actions, and improved digital intelligence mechanisms among member nations. Officials said the…
H&UD Minister to Launch Development Projects Worth Over ₹74 Crore Across 37 Urban Local Bodies
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UDN): Odisha Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra is set to launch development projects worth more than ₹74 crore across 37 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state on Monday as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve civic amenities. The projects, to be inaugurated and have their foundation stones laid virtually, cover a…
UN Global Dialogue opens with urgent call for safe and inclusive AI that benefits all
AI safety, accountability and human oversight among topics to be discussed Geneva, July 06 – The United Nations today kicked off a global dialogue bringing together governments, tech companies, academia, civil society and the technical community to facilitate discussions on artificial intelligence governance. “AI is advancing at runaway speed. The question is whether we will govern it together – or let it govern us.…
Bhubaneswar woman duped online, receives stone instead of speaker set
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UDN): A woman from GGP Colony in Bhubaneswar has alleged online shopping fraud after receiving a stone instead of a speaker and microphone set ordered from an e-commerce platform. The complainant said she had placed the order expecting a functional audio system, but was shocked when the package contained a stone instead of the ordered product. The incident has raised concerns over…