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Lakshay and Ujiwal Win Gold

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India won its first-ever gold medal at the World Rowing Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland. Lakshay and Ujiwal Kumar Singh achieved the feat in the Lightweight Men's Double Sculls with a time of 6:26.09. Both are serving soldiers in the Indian Army. The entire 18-member contingent comes from the armed forces.

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Semi-Cryogenic Engine Test 2026

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ISRO successfully conducted the eighth hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine power head at Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The test achieved 175 tonnes of thrust, marking significant progress toward the SC120 propulsion stage. The engine will power the upgraded LVM3 launch vehicle and strengthen India's future satellite and deep-space missions.

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ASPIRE Scheme Features

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ASPIRE (A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship) was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of MSME. It promotes rural entrepreneurship through incubation centres and cluster development. The scheme provides financial support, mentoring, and seed capital to innovators and start-ups, particularly in agro-based and rural sectors.

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World's Best School Prizes 2026

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India achieved a historic milestone with seven schools shortlisted for the World's Best School Prizes 2026. This is the highest representation by any country in the award's history. T4 Education organizes these prestigious awards. The winners will be announced in November 2026. Indian schools excelled across multiple categories.

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West Bengal UCC Bill 2026

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West Bengal will table a Uniform Civil Code Bill on June 29, 2026. The bill proposes common laws for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens. The state BJP government promised this in its election manifesto. If passed, West Bengal will become the fourth state with UCC implementation.

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