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Global EDVentures 2026 Winners Felicitated at Galgotias University; Three Student Startups Receive Funding from INR 10 Crore Innovation Fund

Global EDVentures 2026 Winners Felicitated at Galgotias University; Three Student Startups Receive Funding from INR 10 Crore Innovation Fund

Galgotias University felicitated student innovators who represented India at EDVentures 2026 in Hong Kong, where Project TACTO emerged as the winning project among teams from 10 countries.   From global recognition to venture creation, EDVentures 2026 winners felicitated at Galgotias University as three startups secure funding support   During the felicitation ceremony, the University announced funding support under its INR 10 crore Galgotias Innovation Fund for three student-led startups working across sustainability, agritech, robotics, and inclusive learning technologies. The selected ventures include CarbonSync, founded by Pushkar Singh; Agri Rover, founded by Satyam Kumar; and Project TACTO, founded by Gaurang Pant.…
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At NITI Aayog, CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Special Category Status and Border Development Package for Punjab

At NITI Aayog, CM Bhagwant Mann Seeks Special Category Status and Border Development Package for Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday strongly raised Punjab’s long-pending concerns before the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog Governing Council, seeking a special package for the revitalisation of border areas and demanding that Punjab be accorded Special Category Status (SCS) with 90:10 funding under all Centrally Sponsored Schemes on the lines of hill states, North Eastern states and Jammu & Kashmir. Addressing the meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted the extraordinary security, economic and social challenges faced by Punjab as a frontline border state and asserted that the state’s aspirations are fully…
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CBSA Seizes Undeclared Cash and Jewellery Worth Over $100,000 at Ottawa Airport; Travellers Fined More Than $17,000

CBSA Seizes Undeclared Cash and Jewellery Worth Over $100,000 at Ottawa Airport; Travellers Fined More Than $17,000

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Two travellers arriving at Ottawa International Airport are facing hefty penalties after failing to declare a large amount of cash and expensive jewellery while entering Canada. According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), officers discovered more than US$33,000 in currency and approximately C$57,000 worth of jewellery that had not been reported to border officials as required under Canadian law. Following the inspection, CBSA officers seized the undeclared goods and issued penalties exceeding C$17,000 for attempting to evade the payment of applicable duties and taxes. The agency said that declaring goods and monetary instruments is a legal…
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Landmark Convictions in Canada’s Extortion Cases Signal Tougher Action Against Criminal Networks

Landmark Convictions in Canada’s Extortion Cases Signal Tougher Action Against Criminal Networks

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities have secured convictions against three Punjabi-origin men in an extortion case, a development being viewed as a major breakthrough in the fight against organised crime targeting businesses and community members. The convicted individuals—Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh and Dayajeet Singh Billing—pleaded guilty to their roles in the extortion-related offences, making this one of the first successful prosecutions of its kind in the region. Law enforcement officials described the verdict as an important milestone in ongoing efforts to dismantle extortion networks that have become a growing concern across parts of British Columbia. Investigators believe the convictions will…
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Conflicting Signals Emerge as US Claims Iran Deal Progress, Tehran Says Approval Still Pending

Conflicting Signals Emerge as US Claims Iran Deal Progress, Tehran Says Approval Still Pending

Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran remain uncertain after President Donald Trump announced the suspension of planned military action, while Iranian officials maintained that negotiations have not yet reached a final stage. Speaking from the White House and later through social media, Trump said he had ordered a halt to scheduled strikes after receiving indications that Iran's top leadership had endorsed a proposed framework aimed at reducing tensions. He described the negotiations as being in an advanced phase and expressed confidence that a broader understanding could soon be reached. The proposed arrangement…
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Second Merchant Ship With Indian Crew Targeted Near Oman as Gulf Tensions Deepen

Second Merchant Ship With Indian Crew Targeted Near Oman as Gulf Tensions Deepen

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The security situation in the Gulf region has become increasingly fragile after another merchant vessel carrying Indian nationals came under attack off the coast of Oman, triggering renewed concerns over the safety of seafarers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime routes. The latest vessel, MT Jalveer, had 20 Indian crew members onboard when it was struck during a US military operation. Indian diplomatic officials in Oman confirmed that every crew member was rescued safely and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred less than a day after India formally lodged a diplomatic protest over an…
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Chandigarh Police Unveils Diamond Jubilee Logo, Marks 60 Years of Dedicated Service

Chandigarh Police Unveils Diamond Jubilee Logo, Marks 60 Years of Dedicated Service

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Chandigarh Police officially launched its Diamond Jubilee celebrations by unveiling a commemorative logo on Thursday, marking six decades of dedicated service to the citizens of Chandigarh. The event marks the beginning of a year-long series of programmes celebrating the force’s achievements and reaffirming its commitment to public safety and community engagement. The commemorative logo was unveiled by Sagar Preet Hooda, Director General of Police (DGP), UT Chandigarh, who described the occasion as a historic milestone in the journey of Chandigarh Police. Addressing officers and dignitaries, Hooda reflected on the force’s transformation over the last 60 years into…
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Punjab Gets Weather Relief as Storms Replace Heatwave; Rain Alert Continues Across State

Punjab Gets Weather Relief as Storms Replace Heatwave; Rain Alert Continues Across State

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of intense heat, Punjab and Chandigarh have witnessed a significant change in weather, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds bringing down temperatures across the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that unstable weather conditions will continue over the coming days, offering respite from the recent heatwave. An Orange Alert has been issued for several parts of Punjab, with warnings of heavy showers, hailstorms, and winds that may reach speeds of 60 to 70 kmph. Authorities have urged residents to avoid taking shelter under trees or near electric poles during adverse weather. The recent…
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Enterprise Marketing's Reckoning with The GEO Growth Summit Arrives at INDEX'26 New York

Enterprise Marketing's Reckoning with The GEO Growth Summit Arrives at INDEX'26 New York

AI has not just changed how people search. It has changed who answers. And for the first time, that answer is not a list of links - it is a single response, generated by a model, citing sources it has chosen to trust. For enterprise brands, that shift is not coming. It has arrived.   Industry leaders and marketing executives at INDEX'26 New York, Pepper's summit focused on the future of AI-driven search and brand discovery That was the ground truth at INDEX'26 New York, hosted by Pepper on May 27. More than 200 CMOs, VPs of Marketing, growth leaders,…
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Bisleri Represents India at South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) in Nepal

Bisleri Represents India at South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) in Nepal

Bisleri International, India's leading packaged drinking water company, represented India at the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) Training Programme on Demonstration of EPR and Plastic Credit Systems in India held in Kathmandu, Nepal from 8–10 June 2026.   Mr. K. Ganesh, Director - Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, represented India at the South Asian Cooperative Environment Program at Kathmandu Mr. K. Ganesh, Director – Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International participated as a key resource person and industry representative, sharing India's practical experience in implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging. The programme brought together government officials,…
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