Indonesia Honours PM Modi with Highest Civilian and Military Award ‘Bintang Adipurna’
Jakarta, July 7: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced the conferment of the country’s highest honour, the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognising his contribution to…
Amit Shah Launches Delhi’s 70 Lakh Tree Plantation Drive to Boost Green Cover
New Delhi, July 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched Delhi’s ambitious 70 lakh tree plantation campaign, aimed at increasing green cover and improving the city’s environmental conditions. The large-scale plantation drive seeks to…
Sambalpur University Researchers Develop Promising Herbal Anti-Cancer Formulation from Gandhamardan Medicinal Plants
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UDN): Researchers at Sambalpur University have reported a significant breakthrough in cancer research after developing a polyherbal anti-cancer formulation derived from medicinal plants found in Odisha’s Gandhamardan Hills. The…
KIIT Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta Honoured with Prestigious AAPI Award in the US
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UDN): Eminent educationist and social reformer Dr. Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT, KIMS and KISS, has been conferred the prestigious AAPI Award 2026 by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) in recognition…
Spain Knock Portugal Out of FIFA World Cup 2026 as Ronaldo’s Campaign Ends in Round of 16
July 7, 2026: Spain advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after securing a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16, bringing an end to Cristiano Ronaldo’s campaign in the tournament. The closely contested encounter…
Monsoon Shortfall Impacts Kharif Sowing and Water Storage Across India
New Delhi, July 7: Kharif crop sowing across India continues to lag behind last year’s pace as a significant monsoon rainfall deficit affects more than half the country, according to a report by Dolat Capital. Despite a gradual improvement in…
Eight MEMU Services Suspended in Khurda Road Division for Track Modernisation
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (UDN): To facilitate critical track modernisation and safety enhancement works in the Khurda Road Division, Indian Railways has temporarily cancelled eight MEMU train services operating on July 7, 2026, affecting commuters travelling…
Odisha’s Rail Network Gets Major Fillip as Daily Berhampur–Udhna Amrit Bharat Express and New Puri–Koraput Express Begin Operations
Berhampur, July 7 (UDN): Odisha’s railway infrastructure received a significant boost on Monday with the launch of two key passenger services—the Daily Berhampur–Udhna (Surat) Amrit Bharat Express and the new Puri–Koraput…
Amarya Bajaj wins Dutch Junior Open U-13 squash title
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,…
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…