UN Chief flags global development emergency; only 35% of SDGs on track for 2030

July 15, 2025 12:54 PM

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UN Chief flags global development emergency; only 35% of SDGs on track for 2030

The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, reported that only 35 per cent of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track to be met by the 2030 deadline. He said the drawback in meeting the deadline is a global development emergency.     In his speech at the launch of the Sustainable Devel...

Odisha CM orders strict action in Balasore student’s death

July 15, 2025 12:33 PM

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Odisha CM orders strict action in Balasore student’s death

Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi has assured strict action against those responsible for the death of a 20-year-old student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, who attempted self-immolation over alleged sexual harassment by a faculty member and later succumbed to burn injuries ...

Bihar win U18 Boys’ title at Junior National Rugby 7s 2025

July 15, 2025 12:25 PM

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Bihar win U18 Boys’ title at Junior National Rugby 7s 2025

In Rugby, Bihar claimed the U18 Boys’ title at the 10th Junior National Rugby 7s Championship 2025, defeating defending champions Odisha 17-15 in a thrilling final at Maharana Pratap Sports College in Dehradun yesterday.   This win completed a double for Bihar, who also won the U18 Girls’ title...

Japan willing to resume peace talks with Russia

July 15, 2025 12:20 PM

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Japan willing to resume peace talks with Russia

Japan has expressed readiness to resume peace treaty talks with Russia when conditions allow. In an interview with a state-run news agency, Japanese Ambassador to Moscow Akira Muto said that it is necessary to conclude a peace treaty by resolving the territorial issue between the two countries to bu...

10th anniversary of Skill India Mission being observed on World Youth Skills Day

July 15, 2025 12:16 PM

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10th anniversary of Skill India Mission being observed on World Youth Skills Day

The 10th Anniversary of the Skill India Mission is being observed today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched this mission in 2015 to equip youth with industry-relevant skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods.      Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Jay...

NCC completes 77 years of service, leadership, youth training

July 15, 2025 12:10 PM

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NCC completes 77 years of service, leadership, youth training

Today marks the 77th year since the National Cadet Corps (NCC) of independent India was inaugurated. The NCC was inaugurated to develop character, comradeship, ideals of service and capacity for leadership in the youth of the country. It also aims to stimulate interest in the defence of the country ...

Chess: Vaishali, Harika enter pre-quarters of FIDE Women’s World Cup

July 15, 2025 12:06 PM

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Chess: Vaishali, Harika enter pre-quarters of FIDE Women’s World Cup

In Chess, India's R. Vaishali and Harika Dronavalli advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi, Georgia, after winning their third-round matches in tie-breaks. They join fellow Indians Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh in the next round.   Vaishali overcame USA’s Ca...

Torrential rain triggers flash flooding in New York, New Jersey

July 15, 2025 11:42 AM

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Torrential rain triggers flash flooding in New York, New Jersey

In United States, Torrential rains pounded parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, triggering severe flash floods in New York City and northern New Jersey. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency late yesterday. He urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. ...

PM Modi pays homage to freedom fighter K Kamaraj on his birth anniversary

July 15, 2025 11:38 AM

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PM Modi pays homage to freedom fighter K Kamaraj on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid homage to Freedom Fighter and Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu  K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary. Mr Modi said he was at the forefront of India’s freedom struggle and provided invaluable leadership in the formative years of the country's journey after In...