THE HEADLINES:-
- Election Commission establishes direct contact with nearly all electors in Bihar; Over 80 percent electors submit their enumeration forms.
- WHO recognises India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence with traditional medicine, particularly Ayush systems.
- IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttarakhand today.
- Youth Affairs & Sports Ministry opens nominations for Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024.
- Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title.
- And in cricket, Lord’s Test hangs in balance after India match England’s first innings score.
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The Election Commission has established direct contact with nearly all electors in Bihar and over 80 percent of electors in the state have already submitted their Enumeration Forms (EF). The Commission said it is moving ahead to complete the collection of Enumeration Forms well before the stipulated date of 25th July. The EC said in a statement that in order to get their names included in the draft electoral rolls to be published on 1st of August, the electors have to submit their EFs, preferably along with the eligibility documents.
“The special intensive revision campaign for the voter list is underway successfully in Bihar. Over 80% of the total voters have submitted their enumeration forms after distribution. More than 6.32 crore voters in the state have submitted their forms. In municipal corporations and other urban body areas, a large number of Booth Level Officers have been deployed to accelerate the SIR drive. In the Patna Municipal Corporation area, sanitation workers have been engaged in collecting enumeration forms, assisting Booth Level Officers. In Digha Assembly constituency of Patna urban 64% of the enumeration forms have been submitted, and similarly pace is slow in Kumhrar Assembly constituency, where 67% forms have been submitted by voters. Dharmendra Kumar Rai, Akashvani News, Patna.”
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine, particularly Ayush systems. In its first-ever technical brief titled “Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine”, the WHO document highlights India’s advancements in applying AI to Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy.
“AI-driven diagnostic systems, combining traditional methods like pulse reading and Prakriti assessment with machine learning and deep neural networks, are improving accuracy and enabling personalized preventive care. The Ayurgenomics initiative, a fusion of Ayurvedic principles and genomics, uses AI to identify disease markers and tailor health recommendations. Additionally, AI is aiding in decoding the genomic and molecular basis of herbal formulations, bridging traditional wisdom with modern science. India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) was praised as a global model for preserving indigenous medical heritage. AI-powered tools are facilitating the cataloguing and semantic analysis of ancient texts, making therapeutic knowledge more accessible. The WHO brief also recognizes India’s use of AI in drug action pathway identification, comparative studies across traditional systems, and the development of artificial chemical sensors to evaluate traditional parameters like Rasa, Guna, and Virya, modernizing traditional formulations. The WHO commended India’s broader efforts, including digital platforms for online consultations, promoting digital literacy among Ayush practitioners, and creating interoperable systems to integrate traditional medicine with mainstream healthcare. The brief also noted the Ayush sector’s contribution to India’s economy, with a market size of 43.4 billion US dollars, underscoring its role in driving economic growth. Amrit Bhushan, AkashVani News, Delhi,”
Union Minister of State for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, hailed the WHO recognition as a testament to India’s dedication to advancing traditional medicine through technology. He said, through platforms like the SAHI portal, NAMASTE portal, and Ayush Research Portal, India is preserving its ancient medical wisdom while shaping a future of personalized, evidence-based healthcare.
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The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, is organizing Shalyacon 2025, a three-day national seminar starting today, in celebration of the auspicious Sushruta Jayanti. Celebrated annually on 15th July, Sushruta Jayanti commemorates the legendary Acharya Sushruta, revered as the Father of Surgery. The seminar will feature live surgical demonstrations including general surgeries, anorectal surgeries, and urosurgical cases. With a theme focused on Innovation, Integration, and Inspiration, Shalyacon 2025 is poised to be a dynamic confluence of tradition and technology.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached immovable properties worth over 762 crore rupees in connection with its ongoing probe into real estate firm Pearls Agrotech Corporation Ltd (PACL) and its directors and promoters. The properties are located across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Australia. According to the ED, PACL and its directors ran large-scale fraudulent collective investment schemes, through which they collected and misappropriated nearly 48,000 crore rupees from unsuspecting investors.
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will be visiting Singapore and China from today till 15th July.
In Singapore, Dr Jaishankar will meet his counterpart and the leadership of Singapore as part of the regular exchanges between the two countries.
On the second leg of his two nation tour, the External Affairs Minister will visit China to participate in the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being held in Tianjin. He will also hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the meeting.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttarakhand today.
Talking to Akashvani News, senior IMD Scientist Dr R K Jenamani said that heavy rainfall conditions will continue over parts of Uttarakhand and Rajasthan during the next 3 to 4 days. He added that similar conditions will continue over Eastern part of the country including West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha during the next two days.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is lashing various parts of Himachal Pradesh. Meteorological Centre Shimla has issued a Yellow Alert for heavy rainfall in Mandi, Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur districts for today.
“Amid continuous monsoon rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Murari Devi area in Mandi district recorded the highest rainfall of 130 millimetres in the past 24 hours. Aghar in Hamirpur district received 100 millimetres, while Kothi in Kullu district recorded 60 millimetres of rainfall. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, since the arrival of the southwest monsoon on 20th June, the state has witnessed 22 cloudburst incidents, 31 flash floods, and 18 landslides. These monsoon-related disasters have resulted in 95 deaths, 175 injuries, and 33 people still reported missing. Two national highways, NH-003 and NH-2,1 and 250 other roads are still blocked for vehicular movements in the state. Ritesh Kapoor, Akashvani News, Shimla.”
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Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has announced the opening of nominations for the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in adventure, aiming to foster endurance, risk-taking ability, cooperative teamwork, and quick reflexes among youth in challenging situations. Presented annually alongside the Arjuna Awards, the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award honors excellence in four categories: Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure, and Lifetime Achievement for adventure activities across these domains. Nominations for the 2024 awards are being accepted online through the https://awards.gov.in from June 1 to July 15.
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha have jointly inaugurated 90 newly built houses in Elapathgama village, Anuradhapura. The houses were built under the India-assisted Sri Shobhita Nahimigama Project.
“Funded with over 450 million Sri Lankan Rupees by the Government of India, the project reflects the continued commitment of India to Sri Lanka’s development efforts. The project directly benefits historically disadvantaged families in the dry zone area of North Central Province. The initiative stands as a symbol of strong India–Sri Lanka relations, built on mutual respect, people-centric development, and a shared vision for inclusive progress as outlined with the motto of Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas. Ahmed Muyeen Farooqi, Akashvani News, Colombo.”
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US President Donald Trump has imposed a 30 percent tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union, starting August 1. The new tariffs were announced in separate letters posted on Truth Social. In his letter to the European Union, Trump said the US trade deficit is a national security threat. The announcement came after weeks of negotiations with key trading allies failed to produce a more comprehensive trade deal.
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And now more news from the world of sports :
“In Wimbledon Tennis, Iga Świątek clinched her maiden women’s singles title after thrashing Amanda Anisimova in a one-sided final at the All England Club. Poland’s Świątek defeated American Amanda 6-nil, 6-nil in just 57 minutes to win her sixth Grand Slam title and first at Wimbledon. This win also makes her the first Polish woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish. Speaking after the win, she thanked her team for the support.
Meanwhile, Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool made history at Wimbledon 2025 by becoming the first all-British pair to clinch the men’s doubles title since 1936. In a thrilling clash today, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy will be up against second seed and two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain.
Onto Cricket, Hosts England will resume their second Innings play against India on Day 4 of the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Lord’s today. The match will start at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time. England were 2 for no loss at stumps on day 3 yesterday. They now hold a 2-run lead. The five-match Test series is currently level at 1-1.
And In Football, Chelsea will take on Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in New Jersey, USA tonight. SANYUKTA YADAV, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”
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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-
- “Greatest capital: PM calls youth and democracy key to India’s future”; Modi gives 51 thousand job letters, lists government achievements of 11 years”, is a front-page headline in The Asian Age.
- The interim findings of the AAIB preliminary report into the Air India flight AI 171 crash figure prominently on the front pages of most dailies. “Seconds to disaster, a cockpit exchange that deepens mystery”, writes Hindustan Times, while a headline in The Sunday Statesman reads, “Pilot’s association insists on fair probe into AI plane crash”.
- “Now, a rape inside IIM Calcutta, student arrested”, says a headline in Sunday Pioneer.
- The government will issue two commemorative coins to honour two icons of Aatmanirbharta – Professor MS Swaminathan and Make in India, reports The Hindu.
- “Is AI going to be the future of web browsing?” Under that headline, The Times of India writes that browsers powered by generative artificial intelligence that can do much more than just load websites are appearing on the horizon.
- And finally, under the headline “Sweat equity! Corporate India invests in workplace sports”, The Economic Times writes that companies are building in-house facilities as they hope sports will be the game-changer for bonding, levelling the field between leaders and teams.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:-
- Election Commission establishes direct contact with nearly all electors in Bihar; Over 80 percent electors submit their enumeration forms.
- WHO recognises India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence with traditional medicine, particularly Ayush systems.
- IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttarakhand today.
- Youth Affairs & Sports Ministry opens nominations for Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024.
- Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title.
- And in cricket, Lord’s Test hangs in balance after India match England’s first innings score.
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