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India Women’s Boxers Shine At World Boxing Cup Kazakhstan 2025

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Indian boxers, especially the women boxers, performed really well at the World Boxing Cup Kazakhstan 2025 in Astana. India won a total of 11 medals: 3 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze. This is India’s best-ever medal count at this event.

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The three Indian women who won gold medals were:

  • Sakshi (54kg), who defeated a boxer from the USA with a unanimous decision.
  • Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), a Paris 2024 Olympian, who won against a two-time Olympian from Brazil.
  • Nupur (80+kg), who beat a local Kazakhstani boxer with a clear 5-0 score.

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Other Indian boxers also did well, with several winning silver and bronze medals. Over 400 boxers from 31 countries competed, including many Olympians, making this a very important tournament. The good performances here help boxers earn points to qualify for the World Boxing Cup Finals, which will be held in New Delhi later this year.

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    President Murmu Confers 58th Jnanpith Award

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    President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and renowned poet-lyricist Gulzar. This special award is given every year to writers who have made outstanding contributions to Indian literature. Gulzar could not attend the award ceremony because he was not feeling well. Instead, he received the award at his home in Mumbai, where his family and some close friends celebrated with him.

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    Who are the winners of 58th Jnanpith Award?

    Gulzar is a very well-known poet, songwriter, and filmmaker. He writes mostly in Urdu and Hindi. He is famous for writing beautiful songs for movies and has also directed and written several popular films.

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    Jagadguru Rambhadracharya is a respected Hindu spiritual leader, teacher, and writer. He is known for writing more than 240 books and four major epic poems in Sanskrit. He also founded an organisation called Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot.

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    The Jnanpith Award is a prestigious prize given every year to the best writers in India. Established in 1961, it is the oldest and most important literary award in the country. The award recognises authors who write in any of the many Indian languages or in English. It honours writers who have made outstanding contributions by creating stories, poems, or books that enrich Indian literature. Winners receive a special plaque, prize money, and a small statue of Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom.

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    Indian Census 2026-27: Key Dates Announced

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    After a six-year delay, India is finally getting ready to count its population in a two-phase census that will conclude in 2027. It was originally due in 2021, but has been delayed several times since. The last census was conducted in 2011. For the snow-bound Himalayan regions, which includes the states of Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, and the region of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, the reference date will be October 1, 2026. 

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    While for the rest of the country, the reference date will be March 1, 2027. This time, the Census will also ask about people’s castes (which are social groups in India), something that hasn’t been done across the whole country since 1931. The government says this will help them understand how different groups are doing and make better plans for schools, jobs, and other services people need. Reference date is the date to which population count relates.

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    A census is when the government counts all the people living in a country and collects information about them, like their age, where they live, and what they do.

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    World’s Highest Rail Bridge: Vande Bharat Crosses Chenab Bridge in Kashmir

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    Imagine a train zooming over a bridge so high it makes the Eiffel Tower look short! On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi symbolically flagged off a train across the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, the world’s highest railway arch bridge. This giant stretches 1,315 meters across the Chenab River, standing 359 meters above the water—35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower! 

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    This bridge, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, connects Kashmir to the rest of India like never before. It took over eight years and Rs. 1,486 crore to build this steel marvel. It’s strong enough to handle super-cyclone winds and freezing -20°C temperatures. A super-fast Vande Bharat Express train now completes the journey from Katra to Srinagar in just three hours, making travel a breeze! About 3,200 workers teamed up, using 16,000 tonnes of steel, mostly sourced from India’s Bhilai Steel Plant. This bridge isn’t just cool—it’s a game-changer for trade, tourism, and connecting people across India’s snowy Himalayas.

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    Historic Wins at French Open 2025: Gauff and Alcaraz Shine

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    The French Open 2025 was full of excitement, surprises, and history-making moments! Tennis fans around the world watched as two young stars, Carlos Alcaraz from Spain and Coco Gauff from the US, became champions on the famous red clay courts of Roland Garros in Paris.

    Carlos Alcaraz: King of Comebacks

    Coco Gauff: A New ChampionCarlos Alcaraz, just 22 years old, won the men’s singles title in a match that will be remembered for years to come. He faced Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the final, and things didn’t look good at first—Carlos Alcaraz lost the first two sets! But he didn’t give up. He fought back, saving three championship points, and finally won in five thrilling sets: 4–6, 6–7, 6–4, 7–6, 7–6. The match lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes—making it the longest French Open final ever!  It marked his second straight title at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title since the start of 2024, also including the 2024 Wimbledon. It is his fifth Slam overall.

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    Coco Gauff: A New Champion

    On the women’s side, Coco Gauff made history by winning her very first French Open title. She defeated the world’s number one player, Aryna Sabalenka, in a tough three-set match. This was Coco Gauff’s second Grand Slam title, and she became the first American woman to win the French Open since Serena Williams.

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    Fun Facts 

    This year’s French Open was special for many reasons:

    • It was the 124th edition of the tournament, held at the famous Stade Roland Garros in Paris.
    • Both the men’s and women’s finals were played between the world’s top two players, something that hadn’t happened at the French Open since 1984.
    • The tournament paid tribute to Rafael Nadal, who won his first French Open 20 years ago.

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