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…
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.…
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…
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…
Cuttack Temple Flooded; Devotees Pray in Knee-Deep Water
July 6 (UDN): Heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging at the Swapneswar Mahadev Temple in Cuttack district, with around four feet of water entering the temple premises. Despite the difficult conditions, devotees and priests have continued performing daily rituals and prayers inside the flooded temple complex. Many worshippers were seen standing in water while offering prayers, showing strong devotion even as normal movement inside the temple…
Nepal’s economy grows 3.51pc in Q3 despite prolonged slowdown: Report
July 6: Nepal’s economy expanded by 3.51% in the third quarter, according to a recent report, even as the country continues to experience a prolonged economic slowdown. The report said the growth was driven by modest improvements in agriculture, services, and domestic trade. However, overall economic activity remained under pressure due to weak investment levels and subdued industrial performance. It added that inflation concerns, limited…
46 Fake Hotel Booking, VIP Darshan Websites Taken Down Ahead of Rath Yatra; Pilgrims Lose INR 10 Lakh to Cyber Fraud
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UDN): With the annual Rath Yatra set to attract lakhs of devotees to Puri, cybercriminals have stepped up online scams by creating fake hotel booking portals and fraudulent VIP darshan websites to cheat unsuspecting pilgrims. Representational image The Odisha Crime Branch, in coordination with the Puri Police, has identified and taken down around 46 bogus websites that were allegedly being used to…