The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to expand metro rail corridors and improve transport connectivity in Nagpur, India.

The Nagpur Metro Urban Mobility Project will improve transport connectivity within and to Nagpur’s new and growing urban areas. It will provide an efficient, safe, and environment-friendly public transport to ease commuters’ travel and improve productivity.

"ADB’s support will extend Nagpur’s metro rail network to meet rising travel demand and enhance the economy," said ADB Principal Transport Specialist Sharad Saxena. "This project will make the city more livable—improving the urban environment and mobility of residents and enhancing their access to basic services."

The central government has approved the construction of AIIMS in Bihar. It will be constructed on the proposed land near the bypass located at Shobhan in Darbhanga district. In this regard, the Union Health Ministry has written a letter to the Bihar government and asked it to start the process of transferring the land as soon as possible. Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Jha gave this information today on Friday.

JDU MP Sanjay Jha wrote in a post on social media on Friday that "We are happy to share that the technical team of the Central Government, which came to Darbhanga on 18-19 March 2024 to survey the land proposed by the state government near Shobhan-Ekmi bypass for the construction of AIIMS in Darbhanga, has described the said land as suitable for the construction of AIIMS in its report. After this, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved the construction of AIIMS on the proposed land".

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday appointed senior IPS officer Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal as the new Director General of Police of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Prior to his new role, Dhaliwal, a 1997-batch IPS officer, served as the special commissioner of police in New Delhi, overseeing traffic zone-II.

Throughout his career, Dhaliwal has achieved significant milestones, including solving high-profile cases such as the Dhaula Kuan gangrape, journalist Saumya Vishwanathan’s murder, and the Jigisha Ghosh murder case. He also played a crucial role in investigating the murder case involving Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

India and the U.S. on July 26 signed a cultural property agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation to protect cultural heritage of the two countries.

Cultural property agreements prevent the illegal trade of cultural property and simplify the process by which looted and stolen antiquities may be returned to their country of origin.

The U.S.-India Cultural Property Agreement was signed by U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti and Union Culture Secretary Govind Mohan in the presence of Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the U.S. Embassy said in a statement.

Mr. Kashiff Khan, Managing Director of FashionTV, remains the first Indian business magnet to Crown Miss FashionTV, in ‘Black Sea Excellence Awards Gala’. The much awaited beauty pageant took place in Romania (Europe) on 12th July 2024. This is the second time Mr. Khan has been invited to crown the contestant, he graced the event in 2019 earlier. He was also one of the jury members of the prestigious event, accompanied by who’s who of the Fashion and Media industry from across the world.

FashionTV is the world’s largest Fashion and Lifestyle, Media Television Channel, ruling the industry for the last 27 years, present in 196 countries and with over 2Billion+ Viewership.

The opulent beauty pageant awards was graced by 100’s of beautiful top models and renowned designers from across the globe such as Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and many more… The best models from various countries were invited to ‘Black Sea Excellence Awards Gala’ where the best out of the best models was Crowned as ‘Miss FashionTV’ by Mr. Kashiff Khan. The ‘Miss FashionTV’ will be the face of FashionTV and will be participating in the FashionTV events worldwide such as Paris Fashion Week, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and FashionTV Gala in New Delhi India.

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.”