Odisha’s Sunapur and Puri Beaches Reaffirm Blue Flag Status for 2025–26

Odisha has strengthened its reputation as a leader in sustainable coastal management with Sunapur Beach in Ganjam district and Puri’s Golden Beach once again earning the prestigious Blue Flag Certification for 2025–26. This global eco-label, awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Denmark, recognises beaches that maintain world-class standards in cleanliness, environmental protection and tourist safety.

Asian Archery Championships: India Clinches Five Medals in Compound Events 

India registered a commanding performance at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka, securing five medals in compound events in a single day. With three gold and two silver medals, India reaffirmed its status as one of Asia’s strongest compound archery nations, showcasing depth, consistency and competitive maturity across categories.

US–South Korea Sign New Trade and Security Deal

The United States and South Korea have signed a comprehensive new trade and security agreement aimed at reducing tariff tensions and enhancing strategic cooperation across defence, technology and industrial sectors. The deal comes after months of negotiations and is expected to stabilise trade flows while expanding long-term military and economic ties between the two allies.

Veteran Actress Kamini Kaushal Passes Away at 98

Indian cinema bids farewell to one of its earliest icons as veteran actress Kamini Kaushal passed away at the age of 98. With a career that spanned more than seven decades, she leaves behind a rich legacy marked by versatility, discipline and an unwavering commitment to the craft of acting. Her family has requested privacy as the film fraternity pays tribute to her extraordinary contributions.

The United States has launched Operation Southern Spear, an intensified maritime campaign aimed at dismantling suspected drug-trafficking networks operating across the Caribbean. The initiative signals a significant escalation in Washington’s counter-narcotics strategy, with expanded surveillance, interdiction and strike capabilities deployed throughout the region.