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Bhubaneswar, June 26 (UDN): In a major relief for consumers and jewellery buyers, gold and silver prices witnessed a significant decline in domestic markets on Thursday, raising hopes of increased demand ahead of the upcoming festive and wedding seasons. Representational Image Market sources said the prices of both precious metals registered a sharp correction amid […]

India, June 26: Celebrating its landmark 8th season, the R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge (CDC) returns with its most globally connected edition yet, bringing together a dynamic community of designers, innovators, entrepreneurs and industry leaders from across the world. As the flagship partnership under the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, the initiative continues to champion the

New Delhi, June 26: India delivered a strong performance at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026, securing a total of 24 medals, officials said. The Indian contingent showed consistent performance across rifle, pistol, and shotgun events, reflecting the growing depth of junior shooting talent in the country. Coaches and officials attributed the success to structured

Belpahar, Jharsuguda, June 26 (UDN): What began as a young girl’s fascination with a stage performance at a school function in Belpahar has culminated in a historic achievement for Odisha’s theatre community. Twenty-five-year-old Sonia Behera has become the first woman from the state to secure admission to the prestigious three-year Diploma in Dramatics programme at

New Delhi, June 26: An Indian Army humanitarian assistance team has been deployed to Venezuela under Operation Amistad to support relief efforts following a devastating earthquake in the country. The team will assist local authorities in ongoing rescue and relief operations and provide necessary humanitarian support to affected populations. Their role is expected to include

India’s data protection clock is ticking. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act came into force in 2023, the Rules followed in November 2025, and full enforcement is expected by May 2027. Non-compliance carries penalties of up to ₹250 crore per incident. A recent PWC survey found that only a only 9% of organisations report a

Raipur, June 26: Chhattisgarh has taken the first formal step towards exploring the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, officials said on Thursday. The move is aimed at examining legal, social, and administrative aspects related to the possible introduction of a common civil law framework governing personal laws. Officials said the

Gandhinagar, June 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the ‘Bharat Taxi’ initiative and the ‘PM Family Care Tracker’ pilot project during his upcoming visit to Gujarat, officials said on Thursday. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening citizen-centric services through technology-driven platforms and improving accessibility of essential services for the public. The

New Delhi, June 26: Adgcraft Communications, one of the most trusted PR agencies in India, has announced a national-level competition, ‘Honoring The Young Talent’for undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, and related media courses. The initiative adds a significant milestone to the company’s journey as it celebrates its fifth anniversary. The

New Delhi, June 26: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revised passport application fees, with new charges set to come into effect from July 1. Under the revised structure, applicants for a 36-page passport will now pay ₹2,500, while the Tatkal service fee has been increased to ₹5,000. For a 60-page passport, the fee