Bucharest University of Economic Studies confers Honorary Doctorate on President Murmu

 

President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies in Romania in recognition of her distinguished public service, commitment to education and social inclusion, and contribution to strengthening India-Romania relations. Accepting the honour, the President dedicated the award to the 1.4 billion people of India and said it reflected the enduring friendship between the people of the two countries.

 

President Murmu described education as the single most transformative force in her life. Recalling her journey from being the first girl in her village to attend college to becoming the President of India, she said education is the greatest equaliser and the surest foundation of a just and inclusive society. She also stressed that in an era of artificial intelligence and rapid technological change, universities have the responsibility to ensure that knowledge is guided by wisdom, ethics and compassion.

 

Highlighting the deep cultural and civilisational ties between India and Romania, President Murmu recalled Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Bucharest a century ago and the influence of Indian philosophy on Romanian poet Mihai Eminescu and scholar Mircea Eliade. She encouraged greater academic collaboration through joint research, faculty and student exchanges and announced that India has doubled the number of ITEC training slots for Romania, including in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence.

 

Addressing students, the President urged them to use their knowledge and values to build bridges across cultures and contribute to a more peaceful and prosperous world.

 

President of Senate of Bucharest University of Economic Studies Professor Gheorghe Hurduzeu said, awarding the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to President Droupadi Murmu is both a tribute to an exceptional career and a reaffirmation of the conviction that has defined the university for over a century, education remains the most powerful force for transforming people and societies. 

 

President Murmu also paid a guided tour of the village museum and planted a plant there under the ‘ek ped maa ke naam’ initiative.

NTA issues advertisement for Senior General Manager posts, Young Professional positions

 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued advertisements for a set of senior professional appointments at the level of General Manager. It has also opened the engagement of 16 Young Professionals through the Pratibha Setu portal of the Union Public Service Commission.

 

NTA, in a statement, said that these measures represent the first concrete step in the institutional rebuild of the agency that is being implemented in line with the recommendations of the High-Level Committee of Experts chaired by Prof. K. Radhakrishnan.

 

NTA has notified four positions for General Manager on contract, each for an initial term of three years. The General Manager, Assessment Research and Development and Psychometrics, will head NTA’s academic and measurement-science function. The General Manager, Test Centre Network and Operations, will lead NTA’s nationwide test-centre footprint, spanning over five hundred cities and select international centres, with responsibility for empanelment standards, capacity planning, and centre quality.

 

The General Manager, Information Security, designated as NTA’s Chief Information Security Officer, will head the cyber-security function of the Agency. The General Manager, Vigilance, Investigation and Forensics, will head NTA’s internal vigilance, investigations and digital forensics function.

 

The NTA said that the engagement of Young Professionals is being undertaken for the first time. The Agency added that further recruitment and empanelment actions across the ten functional verticals recommended by the High-Level Committee of Experts will follow in the coming weeks.

EAM Jaishankar emphasises India’s unwavering commitment to create modern, transparent legal environment

 

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has emphasised India’s unwavering commitment to create a modern, transparent and internationally compatible legal environment. Addressing the inaugural session of international conference of 60th anniversary commemoration of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) in New Delhi, Dr. Jaishankar said that the Commission has consistently demonstrated its ability to adapt to emerging realities while preserving the principles of inclusivity, consensus, and respect for diverse legal traditions.

He added that as one of the eight countries that hold continuous membership of UNCITRAL, India has actively contributed to the evolution of international trade law across several areas. Dr Jaishankar also stressed profound global transformations, driven by technological changes, digital commerce, evolving supply chains and new patterns of investments impacting how goods, services, capital, and data move across borders.

The Minister also highlighted the necessity of predictable and harmonised legal frameworks, efficient dispute-resolution mechanisms, and greater certainty in cross-border transactions. He further underlined the role of the stakes of Global South in ensuring that the evolution of international trade law reflects their developmental priorities and practical realities.

India condemns attack on commercial vessel MV OMORFI in Black Sea

 

India has strongly condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV OMORFI in the Black Sea that claimed the life of an Indian national, describing attacks on merchant shipping as unacceptable and calling on all concerned parties to ensure the safety of maritime navigation and international commerce.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the vessel was attacked on July 18 while transiting the Black Sea, reportedly in Russian territorial waters. The ship had 10 crew members on board, including three Indian nationals.

The MEA said one Indian sailor lost his life in the attack, while the other two Indian nationals on board are safe.

In a statement, the Ministry expressed condolences to the bereaved family and said India unequivocally condemns such attacks targeting commercial shipping and placing the lives of innocent civilian crew members at risk.

The ministry said it was a matter of serious concern that the freedom of navigation and international commerce was facing increasing threats.

It urged all concerned parties to uphold their international obligations to ensure the safety and security of maritime navigation and the uninterrupted flow of global trade.

The incident comes days after another attack on the MV Golden Leo, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo vessel, which was reportedly struck on July 19 shortly after departing Ukraine’s Odesa port.

The vessel had 17 crew members, including five Indian nationals. According to the MEA, four Indian crew members were killed in the attack, while one sustained critical injuries.

Following that incident, India had also condemned the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian crew members, while confirming that the Indian Embassy in Ukraine was extending all necessary assistance to those affected.

अंबुजा सीमेंट कर्मचारी संघ (बीएमएस) दाड़लाघाट यूनियन ने मनाया 72वां स्थापना दिवस

  अंबुजा सीमेंट कर्मचारी संघ (बीएमएस) दाड़लाघाट यूनियन ने मनाया 72वां स्थापना दिवस

**दाड़लाघाट।** अंबुजा सीमेंट कर्मचारी संघ (बीएमएस) दाड़लाघाट यूनियन ने वीरवार को अपना **72वां स्थापना दिवस** उत्साह और गरिमा के साथ मनाया। कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत यूनियन कार्यालय में कार्यकारिणी सदस्यों एवं श्रमिकों द्वारा **ध्वजारोहण** के साथ हुई। इसके उपरांत मुख्य द्वार तक रैली निकाली गई, जहां पुनः ध्वजारोहण कर संगठन की एकजुटता का संदेश दिया गया।

कार्यक्रम में **राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ (आरएसएस)** के प्रचारक **महेश्वर** मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में उपस्थित रहे। यूनियन पदाधिकारियों ने उनका **हिमाचली टोपी और शॉल** भेंट कर सम्मानपूर्वक स्वागत किया।

इस अवसर पर **अखिल भारतीय सीमेंट मजदूर महासंघ** के महामंत्री **ओम प्रकाश शर्मा** ने कहा कि संगठन का मूल उद्देश्य **राष्ट्रहित, उद्योग हित और श्रमिक हित** के बीच संतुलन स्थापित करना है। उन्होंने श्रमिकों से इन तीनों मूल्यों को ध्यान में रखते हुए कार्य करने का आह्वान किया।

यूनियन के महामंत्री **नरेश कुमार ठाकुर** ने कहा कि किसी भी संगठन की सबसे बड़ी ताकत उसकी **एकजुटता** होती है। उन्होंने सभी सदस्यों से संगठन के प्रति निष्ठा बनाए रखने तथा श्रमिकों के अधिकारों और हितों की रक्षा के लिए संगठित रहने का आग्रह किया।

मुख्य अतिथि **महेश्वर** ने भारतीय मजदूर संघ की विचारधारा पर प्रकाश डालते हुए **स्वदेशी, आत्मनिर्भरता और परस्पर सहयोग** की भावना को अपनाने का संदेश दिया।

यूनियन अध्यक्ष **सुरेश कुमार** ने सभी सदस्यों को स्थापना दिवस की शुभकामनाएं देते हुए संगठन की एकता बनाए रखने तथा श्रमिकों के हितों की रक्षा के लिए निरंतर कार्य करने का संकल्प दोहराया।

इस अवसर पर अध्यक्ष **सुरेश कुमार**, महामंत्री **नरेश कुमार ठाकुर**, कोषाध्यक्ष **रूपेश कुमार**, **टेकचंद**, **शेर सिंह**, **भुवनेश कुमार**, **राकेश महाजन**, **विनोद शर्मा**, **रोशन लाल**, **बलवंत सिंह**, **गोविंद राम बिट्टू**, **दीपचंद** सहित अन्य पदाधिकारी एवं बड़ी संख्या में श्रमिक उपस्थित रहे।

52 की उम्र में भी कहर ढा रहीं Malaika Arora, बिकिनी लुक ने बढ़ाया इंटरनेट का पारा

52 की उम्र में भी कहर ढा रहीं मलाइका अरोड़ा, बिकिनी लुक ने बढ़ाया इंटरनेट का पारा

डूबते सूरज की सुनहरी रौशनी के बाच उनका एलिगेंट स्टाइल और आत्मविश्वास तस्वीरों को और भी खास बना रहा है।

India reiterates commitment to open, rules-based multilateral trading system at WTO

 

India has reiterated its commitment to an open, inclusive, transparent and rules-based multilateral trading system. During the final session of India’s Eighth Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said WTO reform should remain development-oriented, preserve policy space for developing countries, strengthen the Organisation’s credibility and deliver on existing mandates. He reaffirmed that reform is a continuous process and highlighted India’s commitment to an open, transparent and predictable trade and investment regime.

Mr Agarwal said India’s tariff reforms, customs simplification measures and ambitious Free Trade Agreement strategy have steadily strengthened the country’s integration with the global economy while supporting domestic development objectives. He also highlighted India’s progress in financial inclusion, digital commerce, logistics modernisation and environmental sustainability, while reaffirming the country’s commitment to an inclusive and innovation-driven growth model.

During the two review sessions held on 21 and 23 July, 68 WTO members made interventions, reflecting growing global interest in India’s economic transformation. Mr Agarwal thanked the members for their active participation and the keen interest shown in India’s trade policies.

Odisha: Millions of devotees gather in Puri for Bahuda Yatra

 

The world-famous Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra is underway in the holy city of Puri in Odisha.

The Pahandi ritual has been completed, and the sibling deities have been ceremonially seated on their respective chariots. The pulling of the chariots is expected to begin after the remaining customary rituals are completed.

The Grand Road, stretching from the Shree Gundicha Temple to the Shree Jagannath Temple, is filled with millions of devotees who have gathered to witness the sacred event.

During the return journey, Lord Jagannath’s chariot will make the customary halt at the Mausi Maa Temple, where the deity will be offered Poda Pitha, a traditional baked delicacy prepared from rice, lentils and jaggery.

The Bahuda Yatra continues to symbolise Odisha’s rich spiritual heritage and its enduring message of faith, harmony and universal brotherhood.