Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced the winners of the 10th National Community Radio Awards. The announcement coincided with the inauguration of India’s 500th Community Radio Station, ‘Apna Radio 90.0 FM,’ operated by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in Aizawl. The event was graced by Union Minister of State for I&B Dr. L. Murugan and Mizoram’s Chief Minister Lalduhoma.

Minister Vaishnaw emphasized that this new station marks a significant step in India’s community radio journey and aligns with the Government’s Act East policy, promising to bring meaningful changes to the lives of those within Apna Radio’s broadcast area. He also highlighted the record allocation for the North East region under the railway budget, aiming to improve Mizoram’s railway connectivity.

Paris' Grevin Museum honoured Shah Rukh Khan with customised gold coins. With this, the superstar has become the first actor to have gold coins in his name at the museum.

Grevin Glasse of Paris issued the coins to honour the 'Jawan' actor. A paparazzo page on Instagram shared a photo of the coin featuring SRK's likeness.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Shah Rukh Khan appeared in three back-to-back films in 2023 ('Pathaan', 'Jawan' and 'Dunki'). Next, he is reportedly working with his daughter Suhana Khan in a film titled 'King', helmed by Sujoy Ghosh.

'King' is expected to begin filming later this year and might hit screens in 2025. Although Suhana has already made her acting debut with Zoya Akhtar's Netflix film, 'The Archies', 'King' will mark her debut on the big screen. In May, Shah Rukh inadvertently sparked excitement among fans about 'King' when they noticed a script of the film on his side table in a video.

Ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday, 24 July that Nita Mukesh Ambani, leading Indian philanthropist and Founder of the Reliance Foundation has been re-elected unanimously as the IOC from India at the 142nd IOC session in Paris that is currently underway,winning unanimously with 100% of the vote.

Speaking after her re-election, Mrs Nita. M. Ambani said “I am deeply honored to be re-elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee. I would like to thank President Bach and all my colleagues in the IOC for their faith and trust in me. This re-election is not just a personal milestone but also a recognition of India's growing influence in the global sporting arena. I share this moment of joy and pride with every Indian and look forward to continuing our efforts to
strengthen the Olympic Movement in India and around the world."

SIMS, introduced in 2019, has played a crucial role in providing detailed steel import data to the domestic industry. Based on industry feedback, the Ministry has revamped the portal to develop a more effective SIMS 2.0, a significant step forward in monitoring steel imports and promoting the growth of the domestic steel industry. Availability of such detailed data not only provides input for policy making but also signals areas for production and growth to the domestic steel industry.

SIMS 2.0 features API integration with multiple government portals, enhancing quality control and streamlining processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness. The portal boasts a robust data entry system, ensuring consistent and authentic data, which promotes transparency and accountability. Integration of various databases enable stakeholders to locate areas of risk and, thereby, permit better risk management, e.g., if an import consignment declares a particular source of import, which is not licensed by BIS, then Ministry will be enabled to not recommend its import. The detailed data will enable Customs to conduct better analysis and risk management of steel imports.

The Indian government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the well-being of adolescents at the launch of a new report titled “Economic Case for Investment in the Well-being of Adolescents in India.”

The event, held on Thursday, highlighted significant improvements in adolescent welfare across the country and showcased the government’s extensive policies aimed at promoting youth health and development.

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra emphasized India’s dedication to nurturing adolescent talents and empowering them to build a brighter future. “India has and will continue to remain steadfast in its commitment to nurturing adolescents’ talents, supporting their ambitions and empowering them to build a brighter, inclusive future for all,” Chandra said.

Highlighting India’s unequivocal commitment to adolescents, he said, “Our government is dedicated to creating an environment where adolescents can thrive, make informed decisions, and contribute meaningfully to society.”

Akshai Sarin, a trailblazing artist from India, has etched his name in history by achieving an unprecedented feat at the intersection of technology, music, and art. With "Sonokinesis," Sarin traveled to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand - transforming one of the world's largest passenger cruise ships, Royal Caribbean Cruises' Spectrum of the Seas, into a colossal, playable music installation. This mammoth vessel, exceeding 1,100 feet in length, stands as tall as an 18-story building and weighs a staggering 169,379 gross tons.

Expressing his excitement about this groundbreaking accomplishment, Akshai Sarin stated, "We are supremely excited about creating The World’s Largest Musical Installation. This is a testament to the limitless possibilities of Sonokinesis and its potential. We have exciting invitations to transform iconic international monuments, as well as offline activations and viral content for leading brands.”

In a significant development for Indian chess, former All India Chess Federation (AICF) President Sanjay Kapoor has been unanimously elected as FIDE India Zone President (3.7) at the annual meeting of the AICF.

The announcement was made during the annual general meeting (AGM) of AICF in Ahmedabad. Dr. Sanjay Kapoor has been elected as the Zone President for 4 years. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich congratulated Dr. Sanjay Kapoor for new role as the FIDE India zone president.

Dr Sanjay Kapoor’s new role marks a pivotal moment for chess governance in India, entrusting him with the responsibility of overseeing the game’s growth and development across the globe.

Curator and author Rahaab Allana was conferred with the insignia of Officier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres at the Embassy of France here on Tuesday.

The French government distinction is given to "persons who have distinguished themselves by their creativity in the field of art, culture and literature or for their contribution to the influence of arts in France and throughout the world."

Allana, curator and publisher, Alkazi Foundation for the Arts, received the honour for his career as curator of contemporary South Asian photography as well as his contributions to Indo-French artistic cooperation over the years.

India finished sixth and seventh in the men’s and women’s sections respectively in the World Junior Squash Championships held in Houston, USA.

The Indian men lost to England 1-2 in the match for fifth position while their women counterparts beat New Zealand 2-1 in the clash for the seventh on Tuesday.

Both the matches went into deciders.

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