Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): In a key ritual prelude to the annual Rath Yatra celebrations, the Basunga Pata has been dispatched to the sacred premises of Shree Jagannath Temple (Shrimandir) in Puri on Tuesday, temple officials said. The ceremonial cloth, considered an important component of the traditional rituals associated...

Rome, June 24: Europe is grappling with an intense and prolonged heatwave that has pushed several countries into emergency response mode, with the World Health Organization (WHO) describing the situation as a “health emergency”. Italy has issued red heat alerts across 16 cities, reflecting extreme temperature conditions expected to...

June 24: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 1,094 Ebola cases amid a sharp early surge in the outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) noting the unusually high caseload recorded in the first month. Health authorities said the rapid rise in infections has triggered intensified response...

Okhamandal, Gujarat June 24: Reinforcing its commitment to education and community development, Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD) is supporting Shala Praveshotsav 2026 across Okhamandal, Gujarat, from 23 to 25 June 2026. Organised by the Government of Gujarat and District Administration, the annual enrolment drive welcomes children into Class...

June 24: Gold and silver prices declined nearly 2 per cent in global markets as investors turned cautious amid uncertainty over the global interest rate outlook. The weakness in bullion was driven by expectations that interest rates may remain elevated for longer than previously anticipated, reducing the appeal of...

New Delhi, June 24: Hockey India has announced the junior women’s national squad for an upcoming tour of the United Kingdom, aimed at providing valuable international exposure and strengthening the country’s long-term player development pipeline. The selected squad comprises a blend of promising young players who have impressed in...

June 24: India’s Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem facilitated nearly 3.8 crore financial services in FY26, reflecting growing adoption of digital consent-based data sharing across the financial sector. The framework enables secure exchange of financial information between institutions, helping banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and fintech firms streamline lending, improve...

June 24: India’s strong position in global pharmaceutical markets, particularly its approximately 20 per cent share in global generic drug exports, provides a solid foundation for sustained industry growth, according to industry experts. Experts note that this leadership in generics reflects India’s robust manufacturing ecosystem, cost competitiveness and deep...

Puri, June 24 (UDN): In a major development in the hotel owner murder case, the prime accused sustained injuries during a police encounter in Puri on Wednesday morning, officials said. The accused, identified as Chandan Palar, was allegedly involved in the killing of a hotel owner in the coastal...

June 24: The Padma Awards 2026, one of India’s highest civilian honours, recognised leading figures from the entertainment industry for their outstanding contributions to cinema, music and television. Announced on the eve of Republic Day and presented by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the awards this year honoured 131...