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New Delhi, July 7: The Central Government has approved an investment of ₹1,238 crore under the PM-SETU programme to modernise Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and strengthen the country’s skill development ecosystem. The initiative aims to transform selected ITIs into advanced training centres by upgrading infrastructure, introducing modern equipment, and improving…

July 7: Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam’s Da Nang financial hub to enhance investment opportunities, strengthen financial cooperation, and foster collaboration between the two emerging financial centres. The strategic partnership aims to create a platform for knowledge exchange, promote cross-border…

Tirupati, July 7 (UDN): In an inspiring display of devotion and resilience, 116-year-old Navaneethamma completed the arduous pilgrimage to Tirumala by trekking the 9-km Alipiri footpath and climbing 3,550 steps, capturing the admiration of devotees across the country. Accompanied by her family, the centenarian successfully completed the uphill journey to…

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 strengthening bilateral relations and global cooperation. Pic Credit: https://x.com/narendramodi  Instituted in 1959, the Bintang Adipurna is Indonesia’s…

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 promote ecological conservation, reduce pollution levels, and enhance urban greenery across the national capital. The…

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 formulation has demonstrated encouraging results in pre-clinical animal studies, paving the way for the next phase of human…

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 of his outstanding contributions to social service, humanitarian initiatives and strengthening India–US…

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 saw both teams battle for control, with neither side…

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 rainfall over recent weeks, prolonged dry conditions during June have…

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 on key suburban routes in Odisha. Representational Image The cancellations are necessitated by ongoing infrastructure…