FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem affirms commitment to V8 return ahead of F1 Pirelli British Grand Prix
Record crowds expected as five British drivers line up at iconic Silverstone circuit Dubai, UAE, July 03: H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, has affirmed his commitment to delivering the return of V8 engines to the FIA Formula One…
Centre Flags E-Rickshaw Battery Safety, Orders Removal of BAT-BMS Apps
New Delhi, July 3: The government has directed app stores to remove BAT-BMS applications following concerns related to the security and safety of e-rickshaw battery management systems. Officials said the move is aimed at strengthening oversight of…
Puri Braces for 25 Lakh Devotees as Preparations Intensify for Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra
Puri, July 3 (UDN): With the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath just days away, the holy city of Puri is witnessing hectic preparations as the Odisha Government and district administration gear up to welcome an estimated 25 lakh devotees from across…
Global leaders launch AI for Good Global Commission to expand access, strengthen trust and accelerate impact
Geneva, 03 July 2026 Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff, and ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin today announced the launch of the AI for Good Global Commission. The Commission brings together more than…
‘Samruddha Odisha 2036’ Vision Gains Momentum with Rs 1.10 Lakh Crore Aluminium Project: CM Mohan Majhi
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said Odisha’s long-term development roadmap, ‘Samruddha Odisha 2036’, has received a major boost with the launch of a Rs 1.10 lakh crore aluminium project,…
ISRO Bengaluru Facility Evacuated After Hoax Bomb Threat Email
Bengaluru, July 2: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) received a hoax email claiming the presence of a bomb at its new BEL Road facility in Bengaluru, prompting immediate precautionary action. Following the threat alert, the premises were…
Meghalaya Records 74 pc Rainfall Deficit, Highest in Northeast: IMD
Shillong, July 2: Meghalaya has recorded a monsoon rainfall deficit of 74 per cent, the highest among northeastern states, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The significant shortfall highlights uneven monsoon performance across the…
Odisha Government Declares Odia Film ‘Aafaa’ Tax-Free to Promote Organ Donation Awareness
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): The Odisha government has granted tax-free status to the Odia feature film ‘Aafaa’, recognising its powerful social message on organ donation and its potential to inspire public awareness, particularly among the…
Indian Railways Freight Loading Rises 4 pc to 142.21 Million Tonnes in June
New Delhi, July 2: Indian Railways has reported a 4 per cent year-on-year increase in freight loading, reaching 142.21 million tonnes in June, reflecting steady growth in cargo movement across the national rail network. The rise in freight volumes…
Stock Markets Rise Sharply on Easing Crude Prices
Mumbai, July 2: Indian equity markets ended higher as easing crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment and supported gains across key sectors. The Sensex surged 579 points, while the Nifty index crossed the 24,175 mark, reflecting strong buying…