1 July 2026 – News Deck

SGT University Secures Global Recognition in THE Impact Rankings 2026

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

Ranked Among the World's Leading Universities for Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals SGT University has achieved a remarkable global milestone by securing an overall rank of 601–800 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026, reaffirming its commitment to creating meaningful societal impact through education, research, healthcare, innovation, and community engagement. The THE Impact Rankings assess universities worldwide based on their contributions towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), recognising institutions that are driving positive change through academic excellence, research, sustainability, and public service. In addition to…

CARE Hospitals Celebrates National Doctors’ Day, Honours Doctors for Their Commitment to Saving Lives

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

On the occasion of National Doctors' Day, CARE Hospitals, one of India's leading multi-specialty healthcare providers, honoured its doctors across the network in recognition of their unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care and medical ethics. Doctors were felicitated at hospitals across the CARE network as a mark of gratitude for their relentless service and dedication to improving and saving lives. The celebrations recognised the invaluable contribution of doctors who work tirelessly every day, often under demanding circumstances, to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Senior leadership, clinical…

TDP Showcases Etikoppaka Heritage Through Presidential Presentation in Visakhapatnam

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) continued its campaign to promote Andhra Pradesh's traditional crafts on the national stage by presenting an Etikoppaka handicraft to President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. State IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh received the President at INS Dega and presented her with a handcrafted Sri Rama Pattabhishekam idol made in Etikoppaka, the celebrated wood-lacquer craft village in Anakapalli district. Along with Lokesh joined the Governor Syed Abdul Nazeer, Assembly Speaker of the Legislative, Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu, and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha.…

Samsung Solve For Tomorrow’s Design Thinking Workshop is Inspiring Hyderabad’s Youth to Solve Real-World Challenges

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

As Hyderabad continues to evolve as a leading technology hub, the city is also navigating the challenges of rapid urbanisation, including river pollution and growing volumes of urban waste. Addressing these issues requires innovative thinking, local insights and a generation of young changemakers equipped to design solutions with lasting social impact. To nurture this mindset, Samsung India hosted a specialized Design Thinking Workshop for 236 students at the Sreenidhi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, under the fifth edition of its flagship Samsung Solve for Tomorrow initiative. The session introduced participants…

General Upendra Dwivedi Relinquishes Appointment as Chief of the Army Staff

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

General Upendra Dwivedi relinquished the appointment of Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) after an illustrious career spanning over four decades in the Indian Army. He handed over command to General Dhiraj Seth, marking the completion of his tenure as the head of the Indian Army. Commissioned into the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles in December 1984, General Dwivedi held several key command, staff and instructional appointments during his distinguished military career. He commanded units and formations across diverse operational environments, including the Northern and Western theatres, and played a…

General Dhiraj Seth Assumes Charge as Army Chief

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service in the Indian Army. A highly decorated officer from the Armoured Corps, General Seth becomes the first officer from the Armoured Corps to head the Indian Army since General Shankar Roy Chowdhary in 1997. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, General Seth was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. During his nearly four-decade-long military career,…

Indian Researchers Identify Thermal Fingerprints of Solar Storms Over 30 Years

1 July 20261 July 2026 Vijay Raman

Scientists have uncovered new insights into space weather by analyzing the thermal signatures of solar storms recorded at Earth over the past three decades. The long-term study reveals distinctive heating patterns in Earth’s upper atmosphere linked to solar storms, offering a promising new tool to improve space weather forecasting. Researchers examined atmospheric temperature changes caused by geomagnetic storms triggered by solar eruptions such as coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar flares. The findings show that each storm leaves a unique thermal fingerprint in the thermosphere, allowing scientists to better…