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Donald Trump’s Second State Visit to The United Kingdom

September 20, 2025 Mitali k

US President Donald Trump recently visited the United Kingdom for a State Visit. This was his first time a foreign leader had been accorded this honour twice. From 16 to 18 September 2025, Donald Trump saw a mix of royal ceremonies, business agreements, and public demonstrations. The Junior Age has all the details below!

Check Out All the Details About Donald Trump and His Visit to the United Kingdom:

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosting key meetings. The visit included a state banquet, military procession, and discussions on trade, technology, and diplomacy.

All About the Key Agreements – Business Deals and Investment

One of the major highlights was that the two nations signed a massive £31 billion (US$42 billion) Tech Prosperity Deal by bringing US tech giants, such as Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, to the UK. This sets the stage for UK-US collaboration on AI, quantum computing, nuclear energy, and faster technology licensing procedures.

Donald Trump’s Second State Visit to The United Kingdom — Credits: Reuters

The investment is expected to support sectors such as clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing, creating approximately 7,600 new jobs. Along with this, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump also discussed trade and world issues.

The State Visit showcased the ‘special relationship’ between the UK and the US, combining royal tradition with business diplomacy.

What Is a State Visit? How Is It Different from a Meeting?

A state visit is a very special type of visit by a foreign leader, like a president or prime minister, to another country. It is not just about talking or signing deals; it is official, ceremonial, and often involves the country’s head of state, like a king or queen. During a state visit, there are usually grand welcomes, parades, banquets, and official speeches, showing respect and friendship between countries.

In contrast, a meeting is usually simpler. Leaders might sit together, discuss business or politics, and make agreements, but it doesn’t involve royal ceremonies, big parades, or fancy banquets. Think of a state visit as a ‘special event’ version of a meeting, where business, friendship, and pageantry all come together!

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Nupur Sheoran’s Journey to Silver Triumph at World Championships

September 19, 2025 Mitali k

India has been creating buzz about a Boxing Championship, all for the right reason. The Junior Age brings you the inspiring story of Nupur Sheoran, India’s new boxing star, who fought her way to a Silver medal at the World Boxing Championships 2025. Nupur’s journey is packed with grit, comebacks, and powerful punches.

Know all about Nupur Sheoran and her story shows how determination can turn challenges into Boxing Championship triumphs:

When you grow up in the family of boxing royalty, expectations are heavy. Born on 26 September 1998 in Haryana, for Nupur Sheoran, though, that weight has turned into power. With a strong legacy, it was only a matter of time before Nupur stepped into the ring herself.

Haryana has long been India’s boxing heartland, producing names like Vijender Singh and Mary Kom’s fiercest sparring partners. Nupur grew up surrounded by gloves, bags, and ringside stories. Her father, Sanjay Singh Sheoran, is also a former boxer and today runs the Captain Hawa Singh Boxing Academy in Bhiwani. That gym became her playground, and later, her battlefield.

By 2015, she had chosen boxing as her path. Training was never easy. Hours of drills, bruised knuckles, and the shadow of her grandfather’s reputation followed her. But rather than being crushed by that pressure, Nupur used it as motivation.

Nupur Sheoran’s Journey to Silver Triumph at World Championships — Wikipedia

National Dominance & Turning Point for Nupur Sheoran

In India, she quickly rose to the top. Nupur became a five-time national champion, dominating her weight category. Coaches admired her tall frame, sharp jab, and mental toughness. But her real test was yet to come, proving herself on the world stage.

In 2023, Nupur suffered a serious foot injury that could have ended her career. Instead, she came back stronger, switching to the +80 kg heavyweight division, a category where India has rarely won medals. Her height of 1.83 metres gave her a natural reach advantage, but it also meant fewer sparring partners of her size in India. Finding balance in this new category was a fresh challenge.

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

Silver Medal for India In World Boxing Championships 2025

In 2025, at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, Nupur delivered one of the finest performances of her career. She battled past Uzbekistan’s Oltinoy Sotimboeva with a convincing 4-1 win in the quarterfinals, securing at least a bronze medal for India. She didn’t stop there. With grit and power, she reached the final, where she fought Poland’s Agata Kaczmarska.

The match was tough and went down to the wire. In the end, Nupur lost 2–3, but her silver medal was historic. It marked a breakthrough for Indian women in the heavyweight category, shining a spotlight on a division often overlooked.

For Nupur Sheoran, silver is not the end. It is the beginning of a bigger journey. Her story is proof that legacies are not just inherited, they are built, one fight at a time.

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Enter the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics Medal Design Contest Now

September 17, 2025 Mitali k

Have you ever dreamed of your artwork being seen by the whole world? Well, here’s your chance. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched a global medal design competition for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics Games. And yes, anyone can enter!

Be the Artist Behind the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics Medals, All Details Below:

The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) are heading to Dakar, Senegal, in 2026, the very first Olympic event to be hosted in Africa. To celebrate this milestone, the IOC wants a fresh, creative medal design, and they’re asking the world to help.

Your design could be the one that the athletes wear when they win gold, silver, or bronze.

How to Enter the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Medal Design Contest

Dates: The contest is open from 2 September to 7 October 2025.
Where: Submissions are made on the official website here.
Task: You need to design ONLY the front side of the medal.

PS: The back will feature Senegalese culture and the official YOG emblem.

Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Medal Design — The National News

To Win, Your Design Should:

Be creative and original
Connect with the spirit of the Youth Olympics (youth, unity, energy, and sport)
Be practical – something that can actually be made into a medal
Include the required text: ‘Dakar 2026 – Youth Olympic Games’, and the official Olympic rings.
Come with a short description explaining what your design means.

Who Decides The Winner?

A special jury will look at all entries. It includes past winners, IOC Young Leaders, Senegalese representatives, and even Elzo Jamdong, the Dakar 2026 ambassador. They will pick the best design and pass it to the IOC Executive Board for approval.

Quick tips if you want to try

Think about the feeling of victory. What should the medal remind athletes of every time they see it?
Keep it simple but powerful. Too many tiny details might not show well on a medal.
Get inspired by Senegalese patterns, colours, and symbols, but make it your own.
Don’t forget the rules. If you miss a mandatory element, your design could be out.

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India Set New Records At the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025

September 8, 2025 Mitali k

India’s weightlifters set the stage ablaze at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025, hosted at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad from 24 to 30 August. The event turned into a true pan-Commonwealth spectacle, drawing around 290 athletes from nearly 30 countries. Competing on home soil, Team India not only clinched the top spot on the leaderboard but also produced record-breaking performances that made the entire country proud. The Junior Age has all the details here!

Know all about India’s Stellar Performance at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025:

When & Where Was Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 Held

The championship marked the 30th edition overall and the 25th senior edition of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships. Ahmedabad turned into a hub of power, grit, and glory, with lifters from across the Commonwealth nations battling it out.

Medal Wins in Senior Category

India’s senior squad brought home 13 medals: 4 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze.

Mirabai Chanu (W 48 kg) dazzled the crowd with gold and a 193 kg total, smashing three Commonwealth records.
Ajith Narayana (M 71 kg) lifted his way to gold.
Ajaya Babu Valluri (M 79 kg) won gold with a 335 kg total.
Other medals came from Soumya Dalvi, Sneha Soren, Bindyarani Devi, Nirupama Devi, Mehak Sharma, Dilbag Singh, Harjinder Kaur, Lovepreet Singh, and Vanshita Verma.

Also read, Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold at Commonwealth Championships

Medal Wins in Junior & Youth Categories

The juniors and youth lifters carried the momentum forward, sweeping trophies across boys and girls. India claimed 27 medals, including several record-breaking feats.

Sairaj Pardeshi (M 88 kg) struck gold with 348 kg, setting a junior Commonwealth record.
Koyel Bar (W 53 kg) lifted 192 kg, a Youth World Record, earning the Best Lifter trophy.

Other gold winners included:

Arumugapandian Maharajan (M 60 kg)
Yash Khandagale (M 65 kg)
Hemanta Doimari (M 71 kg)
Bedabrat Bharali (M 79 kg)
Parv Chaudhary (M 94 kg)
Tushar Chaudhary (M 110 kg)
Mina Santa (W 58 kg)
Bidusmita Bhoi (W 63 kg)

By the end of the championship, the Indian contingent had amassed a total of 40 medals, including 27 gold, 10 silver and 3 bronze, ensuring a clean sweep of the overall top position.

Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025

Full List of Indian Participants

Senior Medalists:

Mirabai Chanu (W 48 kg) – Gold
Ajith Narayana (M 71 kg) – Gold
Ajaya Babu Valluri (M 79 kg) – Gold
Soumya Sunil Dalvi (W 48 kg) – Silver
Sneha Soren (W 53 kg) – Silver
Bindyarani Devi (W 58 kg) – Silver
Nirupama Devi (W 63 kg) – Silver
Mehak Sharma (W 86+ kg) – Silver
Dilbag Singh (M 94 kg) – Silver
Harjinder Kaur (W 69 kg) – Bronze
Lovepreet Singh (M 110+ kg) – Bronze
Vanshita Verma (W 86 kg) – Bronze

Junior & Youth Medalists:

Sairaj Pardeshi (M 88 kg) – Gold, Junior Record
Koyel Bar (W 53 kg) -Gold, Youth World Record + Best Lifter
Arumugapandian Maharajan (M 60 kg) – Gold
Yash Khandagale (M 65 kg) – Gold
Hemanta Doimari (M 71 kg) – Gold
Bedabrat Bharali (M 79 kg) – Gold
Parv Chaudhary (M 94 kg) – Gold
Tushar Chaudhary (M 110 kg) – Gold
Soumya Sunil Dalvi (W 48 kg) – Gold (Junior)
Mina Santa (W 58 kg) – Gold
Bidusmita Bhoi (W 63 kg) – Gold

The victory marks another big step for India’s rising women footballers, proving the country’s youth talent is ready to shine on bigger stages.

Lastly, watch a full video on Neeraj Chopra’s Incredible Journey

Rare Jurassic Sea Creature Fossil Found In Rajasthan

September 5, 2025 Mitali k

When you picture Rajasthan, you probably think of sand dunes, camels, and forts shining in the sun. But here’s the twist! Recently, scientists uncovered a 200-million-year-old Jurassic fossil of a reptile called a phytosaur near Jaisalmer. And no, it’s not a dinosaur. Hidden under those golden sands is a secret from the Jurassic world.

All About The Jaw-Dropping Phytosaur Jurassic Fossil Unearthed In Rajasthan’s Desert:

Researchers in India have discovered the fossilised remains of a rare crocodile-like species from the Jurassic era in the western state of Rajasthan.

Meet the Phytosaur

The Jurassic fossil, known as a Phytosaurs, looked a lot like crocodiles, with long snouts and sharp teeth. However, this fossil belonged to their own family of reptiles. This one was about 1.5 to 2 metres long, making it the size of a small car.

They had short legs, wide, heavy bodies with rows of armoured scales, long tails, and long, toothy snouts. According to a study, the only obvious difference between crocodiles and phytosaurs is that crocodiles have their nostrils at the ends of their snouts, and phytosaurs have them on a raised hump in front of their eyes. Despite the strong similarities between phytosaurs and crocodiles, the two groups are not closely related.

According to reports, they lived in freshwater rivers and lakes, feeding on fish and other aquatic creatures that swam by. Moreover, alongside the skeleton, scientists also spotted a fossilised egg which could have belonged to the reptile.

Rare Jurassic Sea Creature Fossil Found In Rajasthan

Where Was This Jurassic Fossil Found?

The fossil was discovered in Megha village, close to Jaisalmer. This area is part of the Lathi Formation, which is renowned for preserving fossils from the Cretaceous period, the age of the dinosaurs. Locals first noticed unusual bones near a lake, and when experts took a closer look, they realised they were holding a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.

This fossil is special because:

It’s the first well-preserved phytosaur fossil ever found in India.
It proves Rajasthan wasn’t always desert; it once had rivers and watery landscapes.
It helps scientists piece together how reptiles lived during the Jurassic period.
In fact, experts say the area could become a fossil tourism hotspot, where people can travel to see real prehistoric treasures.

Also, read about Meet the “Hell Ant”: Oldest Ant Fossil Ever Found from Dinosaur Times

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