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  • 60 lakh PMAY houses in Bihar, over 3 lakh in Motihari alone: PM Modi

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted key Central welfare schemes benefiting the people of Bihar and reaffirmed the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government’s commitment to building a “New Bihar.”

    During his visit to Motihari in Bihar’s East Champaran district, the Prime Minister launched a series of infrastructure projects worth over ₹7,200 crore. Addressing a large public gathering, he underlined the government’s consistent focus on public welfare, contrasting it with what he called the “discriminatory” approach of the previous UPA regime.

    PM Modi said that Bihar accounts for 60 lakh of the total 4 crore pucca houses built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), emphasizing the state’s substantial share in the nationwide scheme.

    He added that in Motihari alone, over 3 lakh families have received pucca houses under PMAY.

    The Prime Minister also spoke about the recently approved Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, which aims to benefit farmers in underperforming agricultural districts. “Under this scheme, 100 districts with untapped farming potential will be identified. Over 1.75 crore farmers across the country are expected to benefit, with a significant number from Bihar,” he said.

    Referring to the growth trajectory of Eastern nations, PM Modi said Bihar should similarly become a growth hub for India. “Our vision is clear: when Bihar progresses, the country progresses. We are committed to building a prosperous Bihar and ensuring employment for every youth.”

    He said rapid progress is underway across various sectors to boost job opportunities for the state’s youth. “The Nitish government has already provided employment to lakhs of young people and has set new goals to enhance youth employment further. The Central government is fully supporting these efforts,” he added.

    —IANS

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: As war rages on in Ukraine, organised crime is taking new forms

    Source: United Nations 2

    Since February 2022, both legal and illegal economies in Ukraine have been severely disrupted by the war. 

    The report examines the evolution of organised crime structures in the country and focuses on six distinct areas: drug trafficking and production, online scams and fraud, arms trafficking, economic crime, trafficking in persons, and the facilitation of illegal exit and draft evasion.

    “The war has not only inflicted untold suffering on the Ukrainian people, but has also triggered a marked evolution in organised crime – which can have profound implications for the country’s journey towards recovery and reconstruction,” said Angela Me, Chief of Research and Analysis at UNODC.

    Drug trafficking

    While the trafficking of cocaine and heroin through Ukraine has decreased drastically since 2022, the production and trafficking of synthetic drugs such as cathinones and methadone have increased.

    The expansion of cathinone trafficking in recent years has been facilitated by the darknet, notably through market platforms such as Hydra, which was dismantled in April 2022.

    Regarding methadone, the report noted that most of the Ukrainian production is trafficked within the country and not abroad, as domestic demand for the drug is on the rise.

    Arms trafficking

    The war has also increased the availability of weapons in the country, notably due to a massive influx of arms from the battlefield.

    This surplus is resulting in a rise in arms seizures and violence among civilians, marked notably by an increase in domestic and intimate partner violence.

    Although there is no evidence to suggest large-scale arms trafficking outside Ukraine, UNODC highlighted the importance of monitoring the situation in light of the sheer number of weapons available and the historic regional presence of criminal actors specialising in arms trafficking.

    While there is, as of now, no evidence of drones being used in a non-military context, civilian drones and 3D-printed components for frontline attacks could fuel new illicit markets, the report found.

    Trafficking in persons

    As roughly 14 million people have been displaced by the war, some criminal groups have exploited these populations by luring them into shelters or accommodations disguised as humanitarian assistance providers, where they are subjected to forced labour.

    While intensified patrolling of the borders, paired with the near-complete closure of the eastern and north-eastern borders, has limited the smuggling of migrants through Ukraine, traffickers have instead turned to facilitating draft evasion by Ukrainian men.

    “Curtailing organised crime is a key requirement for achieving sustainable peace, justice, national security and the protection of human rights,” said Matthias Schmale, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, as the global body stands ready to support the country in this critical work. 

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by FS at Rhythm of Innovation (English only) (with photos/video)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Speech by FS at Rhythm of Innovation (English only) (with photos/video) 
    Sunny (Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) Corporation, Dr Sunny Chai), Albert (Chief Executive Officer of the HKSTP Corporation, Mr Albert Wong), young talents from Hong Kong and beyond,
     
    Good afternoon.
     
         It’s a real pleasure to be at this gathering, joined by so many energetic and passionate young innovators.
     
         Just moments ago, I had the chance to speak with some of you, interns and graduates from various incubation programmes here at Science Park. I must say I am truly impressed by your passion, creativity and drive to make a difference in life.
     
         Innovation and technology – or I&T – is a space full of promise. For a long time, people in Hong Kong have favoured careers like doctors, lawyers, engineers and accountants. While these are respectable and rewarding professions, today, I&T has become one of the most exciting avenues for young people to succeed. It is a sector of the future where you can find a meaningful career with positive impact on the community and the world.
     
         Take DeepSeek for example.  It is a remarkable venture launched by a group of young innovators. Their high-efficiency, low-cost model has captured global attention and admiration. And they are just one of many success stories. Across both the Mainland and Hong Kong, young people are driving change through groundbreaking products and creative solutions that are shaping industries and transforming lives.
     
         And if you’re thinking about a career in I&T, let me say: Hong Kong is the place to be.
     
         This Government puts I&T as a policy priority. We focus on sectors where we have competitive strengths, namely artificial intelligence, biomedicine, fintech as well as new energy and new materials. To expedite their development, we are actively attracting world-class enterprises and top talent to Hong Kong, especially those working on cutting-edge technologies.  And we are nurturing a vibrant ecosystem of start-ups, with patient capital support.  By setting up the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited, we seek to channel private sector funds to companies even at their nascent stage. 
     
         As an international financial centre, we also provide comprehensive funding support for start-ups and companies at various stages of development, from angel investments, venture capital and private equity to IPO.
     
         Apart from finance, Hong Kong has a number of other unique advantages. 
     
         For example, we are home to world-class universities and research institutions. We are the only city in the world with five universities ranked among the global top 100. Our research institutions are among the best in Asia and the world.  Our two medical schools are among the world’s top 25. 
     
         Besides, we have a thriving start-up ecosystem.  As of last year, Hong Kong had around 4 700 start-ups, a 40 per cent increase compared to 2020. And our innovation flagships like Science Park and Cyberport provide the space, infrastructure, mentorship, resources, networks and programmes that support their growth and dreams.
     
         There’s more. The Northern Metropolis on the boundary with Shenzhen – an area about one-third the size of Hong Kong – is being developed into an I&T powerhouse.
     
         With special cross-boundary policies and facilitation, the Northern Metropolis in conjunction with sister cities in the Greater Bay Area, like Shenzhen and Guangzhou, is fast becoming a global hub for R&D, tech innovation and commercialisation, as well as advanced manufacturing.
     
         And just as important – we offer a safe, open, multicultural environment that welcomes talent from all over the world.
     
         To those of you who are coming from the Mainland or overseas, I wish you to know that Hong Kong welcomes you. If you are inspired by what you see here, come and join us. Since launching our talent admission schemes in December 2022, we’ve received nearly 500 000 applications – and over 220 000 talented individuals have arrived in Hong Kong, many with their young families. They chose Hong Kong for its opportunities, unparalleled connectivity, quality of life, excellent education system, and many more.
     
         Ladies and gentlemen, the greatest asset of Hong Kong has always been its people – and that includes you: our next generation of innovators, creators and leaders.
     
         I look forward to seeing many of you again in the future – not just as students or interns, but as key members of Hong Kong’s I&T community.
     
         Once again, I thank the HKSTP for organising this amazing and meaningful gathering.
     
         Let me end by wishing you all good health, successful careers, and a bright future. Keep dreaming, keep creating, and keep moving forward.
     
         Thank you very much.
    Issued at HKT 18:06

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    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Tweaks to car travel permits offered

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Four amendment regulations which seek to provide greater convenience for cross-boundary vehicles by streamlining the arrangements of the Closed Road Permit (CRP) and the International Circulation Permit (ICP) were published in the Government Gazette today.

     

    Specifically, the Government proposed extending the maximum validity period of the CRP from 12 months to 60 months for cross-boundary vehicles, and adjusting the fee levels for the CRP to cost-recovery levels.

     

    In addition, based on risk control consideration, it proposed exempting vehicles participating in designated cross-boundary driving schemes that meet the specified requirements from applying for a CRP.

     

    Such amendments will lead to a reduction of CRP fees payable by users, the Government explained.

     

    Another major proposed amendment calls for introducing electronic ICPs (e-ICPs), with a streamlined application and collection process, allowing applicants to submit applications and supporting documents online, and collect the e-ICP with self-printing.

     

    Apart from highlighting that the improvements are expected to reduce and simplify the procedures for applicants/permit holders of the regular quota schemes, the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles scheme and the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme, the Transport & Logistics Bureau emphasised that it will also bring them greater convenience.

     

    After being gazetted, the four amendment regulations, namely the Road Traffic (Registration & Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2025, the Road Traffic (Registration & Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulation 2025, the Road Traffic (Registration & Licensing of Vehicles) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulation 2025 and the Road Traffic (Traffic Control) (Amendment) Regulation 2025, will be tabled at the Legislative Council on July 23 for negative vetting.

     

    Subject to scrutiny by LegCo, the exemption arrangement for the CRP and the streamlining measures for the ICP will be effective on October 1; and the arrangements for extending the CRP’s validity period and fees adjustment will come into force on January 1 of next year.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Publishes Q2 Report Showing Market Leadership in Listings and Security Reserves

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced its Q2 2025 performance results, reporting substantial growth across new token listings, user acquisition, ecosystem investments, and platform security initiatives. The quarter marked a period of strong activity for MEXC, as the broader crypto market recovered amid renewed interest in meme coins, AI projects, and multi-chain ecosystems.

    During Q2, MEXC recorded 580 new token listings, with several projects delivering significant returns. Notable performers included the Ethereum-based ZK infrastructure token LA, which posted a peak gain of over 9,100%, as well as Solana-based meme coins MOONPIG and GORK. Infrastructure and AI projects such as FHE, INIT, and KERNEL also saw elevated interest and trading volume. In total, the top 10 newly listed tokens delivered an average peak return of over 3,600%.

    MEXC also announced that its registered user base has surpassed 40 million globally, reflecting increased adoption in both developed and emerging markets. The milestone coincided with the launch of a $300 million Ecosystem Development Fund and a $30 million CSR initiative, IgniteX, aimed at fostering blockchain innovation through education, early-stage support, and technical grants.

    “The second quarter of 2025 demonstrated that investor appetite for high-growth narratives remains strong,” said Shawn Young, Chief Analyst at MEXC. “We’ve seen momentum shift toward infrastructure, Bitcoin-native DeFi, and memecoins with active communities. Our focus remains on accessibility, innovation, and user protection.”

    Security remained a key area of investment for the platform. In June, MEXC launched the $100 Million Guardian Fund, designed to provide immediate user compensation in the event of verified security incidents. The exchange also reported a BTC reserve ratio of 127.59%, supported by over 4,080 BTC in custody. Additionally, its Futures Insurance Fund surpassed $559 million in cumulative payouts.

    MEXC continued to expand its product offering, launching a new hybrid CEX–DEX platform called DEX+ and introducing an upgraded Launchpad system, which featured seven token sales in its first month. Participation exceeded 118,000 users, with several projects posting gains of 8–9x post-listing. The Airdrop+ initiative also scaled rapidly, with 146 campaigns launched and over 230,000 participants recorded.

    Strategic partnerships played a key role in Q2. A major collaboration with the TON blockchain included a $1 million campaign that generated $6.6 billion in trading volume and attracted over 110,000 participants. MEXC also hosted and participated in industry events across Dubai, Korea, and Monaco.

    Looking ahead, MEXC aims to deepen its focus on infrastructure, ecosystem growth, and security standards, as well as expand support for new user onboarding initiatives in underbanked regions. The company plans further product launches and community activations in Q3 and Q4.

    About MEXC

    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto”. Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, frequent airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8142f904-40f5-48fb-ad0d-b9a80ec0d3b4
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b97b1513-060d-4796-8314-17ceab256b3d

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Publishes Q2 Report Showing Market Leadership in Listings and Security Reserves

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced its Q2 2025 performance results, reporting substantial growth across new token listings, user acquisition, ecosystem investments, and platform security initiatives. The quarter marked a period of strong activity for MEXC, as the broader crypto market recovered amid renewed interest in meme coins, AI projects, and multi-chain ecosystems.

    During Q2, MEXC recorded 580 new token listings, with several projects delivering significant returns. Notable performers included the Ethereum-based ZK infrastructure token LA, which posted a peak gain of over 9,100%, as well as Solana-based meme coins MOONPIG and GORK. Infrastructure and AI projects such as FHE, INIT, and KERNEL also saw elevated interest and trading volume. In total, the top 10 newly listed tokens delivered an average peak return of over 3,600%.

    MEXC also announced that its registered user base has surpassed 40 million globally, reflecting increased adoption in both developed and emerging markets. The milestone coincided with the launch of a $300 million Ecosystem Development Fund and a $30 million CSR initiative, IgniteX, aimed at fostering blockchain innovation through education, early-stage support, and technical grants.

    “The second quarter of 2025 demonstrated that investor appetite for high-growth narratives remains strong,” said Shawn Young, Chief Analyst at MEXC. “We’ve seen momentum shift toward infrastructure, Bitcoin-native DeFi, and memecoins with active communities. Our focus remains on accessibility, innovation, and user protection.”

    Security remained a key area of investment for the platform. In June, MEXC launched the $100 Million Guardian Fund, designed to provide immediate user compensation in the event of verified security incidents. The exchange also reported a BTC reserve ratio of 127.59%, supported by over 4,080 BTC in custody. Additionally, its Futures Insurance Fund surpassed $559 million in cumulative payouts.

    MEXC continued to expand its product offering, launching a new hybrid CEX–DEX platform called DEX+ and introducing an upgraded Launchpad system, which featured seven token sales in its first month. Participation exceeded 118,000 users, with several projects posting gains of 8–9x post-listing. The Airdrop+ initiative also scaled rapidly, with 146 campaigns launched and over 230,000 participants recorded.

    Strategic partnerships played a key role in Q2. A major collaboration with the TON blockchain included a $1 million campaign that generated $6.6 billion in trading volume and attracted over 110,000 participants. MEXC also hosted and participated in industry events across Dubai, Korea, and Monaco.

    Looking ahead, MEXC aims to deepen its focus on infrastructure, ecosystem growth, and security standards, as well as expand support for new user onboarding initiatives in underbanked regions. The company plans further product launches and community activations in Q3 and Q4.

    About MEXC

    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto”. Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, frequent airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8142f904-40f5-48fb-ad0d-b9a80ec0d3b4
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b97b1513-060d-4796-8314-17ceab256b3d

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: MoneyHero Group Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MoneyHero Limited (Nasdaq: MNY) (“MoneyHero” or the “Company”), a leading personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, as well as a digital insurance brokerage provider in Greater Southeast Asia, today announced that it has received a written notice (the “Compliance Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) dated July 17, 2025, informing the Company that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth under the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”).

    As previously announced, the Company was notified by Nasdaq on April 7, 2025 that the Company was not in compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement as the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares was below US$1.00 per share for a period of 30 consecutive business days.

    According to the Compliance Notice, the Company regained compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement because the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares has been US$1.00 per share or greater for 10 consecutive business days, from July 2, 2025 to July 16, 2025, and the matter is now closed.

    About MoneyHero Group

    MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: MNY) is a leading personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, as well as a digital insurance brokerage provider in Greater Southeast Asia. The Company operates in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines. Its brand portfolio includes B2C platforms MoneyHero, SingSaver, Money101, Moneymax and Seedly, as well as the B2B platform Creatory. The Company also retains an equity stake in Malaysian fintech company, Jirnexu Pte. Ltd., parent company of Jirnexu Sdn. Bhd., the operator of RinggitPlus, Malaysia’s largest operating B2C platform. MoneyHero had over 260 commercial partner relationships as at March 31, 2025, and had approximately 5.7 million Monthly Unique Users across its platform for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The Company’s backers include Peter Thiel—co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and the Founders Fund—and Hong Kong businessman, Richard Li, the founder and chairman of Pacific Century Group. To learn more about MoneyHero and how the innovative fintech company is driving APAC’s digital economy, please visit www.MoneyHeroGroup.com.

    For inquiries, please contact:

    Investor Relations:
    MoneyHero IR Team
    IR@MoneyHeroGroup.com

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: CICC successfully hosts the 3rd China–Southeast Asia Economic and Finance Forum in Singapore

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On July 15, China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) successfully convened the 3rd China–Southeast Asia Economic and Finance Forum 2025. H.E. Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of China to Singapore graced the event as a keynote speaker. The forum brought together nearly 300 government officials, institutional investors, business leaders, and CICC representatives from across Asia. Held under the theme “The Great Rewiring: China–Southeast Asia Pivot in a Realigning Global Economy”, the forum served as a high-level platform for dialogue and collaboration on macroeconomic trends, regional investment opportunities, and cross-border capital flows between China and Southeast Asia.

    H.E. Cao Zhongming, Ambassador of China to Singapore, emphasized that China upholds the principle of openness and cooperation, and is committed to advancing globalization. He expressed that China looks forward to working closely with ASEAN under the vision of “amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness”, which would deepen mutual benefits, and jointly promote regional prosperity as well as global development.

    In her opening speech, Liang Dongqing, Member of CICC’s Management Committee mentioned the theme of this year’s forum is inspired by the “great rewiring” of the global economy. Southeast Asia stands out as the most favoured destination for A-share listed manufacturing companies to go abroad, which highlights China and the region’s steadfast partnership and interdependence. Stephen Ng, Head of CICC Southeast Asia and South Asia and CEO of CICC Singapore addressed the audience that the annual forum has witnessed the evolution of connectivity between China and Southeast Asia—from its early beginnings three years ago to its rapid development today, which has significantly reshaped and strengthened regional economic ties.

    Other keynote speakers include Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of 01.AI and Chairman of Sinovation Ventures, who said that generative AI will also be a super productivity booster for the economy. Professor Bert Hofman of the East Asian Institute of the National University of Singapore highlighted that China’s continued investment in research and technology has effectively helped optimize its export structure. At the same time, two-way direct investment between China and ASEAN has continuously deepened.

    Throughout the day, the Forum featured keynote speeches and in-depth discussions across multiple panels and sub-forums. Guest speakers and experts shared insights on a broad spectrum of topics, including reconfiguring supply chains, emerging investment trends in China, the evolution of consumer markets, market strategy, the global expansion of AI, strategic asset allocation, exchange rate outlook, as well as synergy between Chinese innovation and Southeast Asia’s economic transformation, among others.

    The Forum served as a platform to further strengthen CICC’s presence in Southeast Asia and support the firm’s efforts to seize new opportunities arising from the deepening economic ties and growing capital flows between China and the region. Looking ahead, CICC will continue to expand its network and business activities across Southeast Asia, enhance its cooperation with local partners, and facilitate cross-border investment and capital market integration, while contributing to regional financial development.

    About CICC

    China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC, 601995.SH, 3908.HK) was established in 1995. Our experience in professional services includes leading several prominent transactions, reflecting our close involvement in China’s economic reform and development. Our vision is to become a first-class investment bank with international competitiveness. As an investment bank with Chinese roots and international reach, CICC continues bringing first-class financial services through its extensive network and outstanding cross-border capability to help our clients accomplish their strategic development goals.

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s JPush Empowers Beijing Hyundai Auto Finance to Build an Efficient and Secure Mobile Financial Service Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its push notification solution, JPush, has partnered with Beijing Hyundai Auto Finance Co., Ltd. (“BHAF”) to empower the automotive finance provider with JPush’s efficient message delivery and secure communication services.

    Driven by the digital transformation sweeping the financial sector, BHAF is embracing change and striving to build an intelligent, mobile financial service system. To enhance customer service efficiency and employee collaboration, BHAF has launched a dedicated mobile platform that integrates core functions, such as financial services, customer support, risk management, and internal operations. Powered by advanced technology, JPush has played a key role in providing robust support for this platform.

    • Seamless full coverage to ensure uninterrupted service
      JPush fully supports various operating systems including Android, iOS, HarmonyOS, QuickApp, and Web. It is compatible with JPush channels, APNs (Apple Push Notification service), FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging) and the system-level push messaging channels of various mobile brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO, Meizu, ASUS, NIO Phone. This ensures that BHAF’s customers and employees can receive critical messages in a timely and stable manner on various devices, enabling the seamless delivery of financial services.
    • High-concurrency, financial-grade channels for guaranteed message delivery
      JPush has established multiple high-reliability, high-concurrency message delivery channels. By leveraging its intelligent channel optimization and keep-alive technologies, JPush ensures the instant and accurate delivery of time-sensitive financial messages such as loan progress updates, repayment reminders, pending approvals, and risk alerts. This helps BHAF avoid delays or message loss that could negatively affect customer experience or internal decision-making.
    • Dual assurance of precision targeting and compliance-level security
      JPush supports customized labeling and aliases based on user profiles and business scenarios. This enables refined push notifications, such as loan product recommendations, repayment reminders, and employee task alerts. These capabilities significantly enhance information delivery efficiency and user experience. Furthermore, JPush has passed the security evaluation by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and is connected to the national SDK management service platform. Its strict data encryption and storage mechanisms provide BHAF with dual-layer protection for customer privacy and business data, fully complying with the stringent regulatory requirements of the financial industry.

    A financial-grade mobile service hub featuring high efficiency, precision, and security has been established through the deep integration of JPush and BHAF’s mobile platform. Internally, employee approval processes have been accelerated and collaboration efficiency significantly improved. Externally, customers benefit from greater transparency in loan processing and timely repayment reminders, resulting in a fully upgraded service experience. These improvements optimize operations, lower service costs, and foster business model innovation while enhancing customer satisfaction through technology.

    Looking ahead, Aurora Mobile will continue to deepen its strategic partnership with BHAF. Leveraging its industry-leading push notification and financial technology solutions, the two parties will jointly explore cutting-edge digital applications, including intelligent risk control, precision marketing, and personalized services. These efforts will help strengthen BHAF’s digital foundation and provide sustained intelligent momentum for its high-quality business growth.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

    Aurora Mobile Limited
    E-mail: ir@jiguang.cn

    Christensen

    In China
    Ms. Xiaoyan Su
    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
    E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

    In US
    Ms. Linda Bergkamp
    Phone: +1-480-614-3004
    Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s JPush Empowers Beijing Hyundai Auto Finance to Build an Efficient and Secure Mobile Financial Service Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its push notification solution, JPush, has partnered with Beijing Hyundai Auto Finance Co., Ltd. (“BHAF”) to empower the automotive finance provider with JPush’s efficient message delivery and secure communication services.

    Driven by the digital transformation sweeping the financial sector, BHAF is embracing change and striving to build an intelligent, mobile financial service system. To enhance customer service efficiency and employee collaboration, BHAF has launched a dedicated mobile platform that integrates core functions, such as financial services, customer support, risk management, and internal operations. Powered by advanced technology, JPush has played a key role in providing robust support for this platform.

    • Seamless full coverage to ensure uninterrupted service
      JPush fully supports various operating systems including Android, iOS, HarmonyOS, QuickApp, and Web. It is compatible with JPush channels, APNs (Apple Push Notification service), FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging) and the system-level push messaging channels of various mobile brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, VIVO, Meizu, ASUS, NIO Phone. This ensures that BHAF’s customers and employees can receive critical messages in a timely and stable manner on various devices, enabling the seamless delivery of financial services.
    • High-concurrency, financial-grade channels for guaranteed message delivery
      JPush has established multiple high-reliability, high-concurrency message delivery channels. By leveraging its intelligent channel optimization and keep-alive technologies, JPush ensures the instant and accurate delivery of time-sensitive financial messages such as loan progress updates, repayment reminders, pending approvals, and risk alerts. This helps BHAF avoid delays or message loss that could negatively affect customer experience or internal decision-making.
    • Dual assurance of precision targeting and compliance-level security
      JPush supports customized labeling and aliases based on user profiles and business scenarios. This enables refined push notifications, such as loan product recommendations, repayment reminders, and employee task alerts. These capabilities significantly enhance information delivery efficiency and user experience. Furthermore, JPush has passed the security evaluation by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and is connected to the national SDK management service platform. Its strict data encryption and storage mechanisms provide BHAF with dual-layer protection for customer privacy and business data, fully complying with the stringent regulatory requirements of the financial industry.

    A financial-grade mobile service hub featuring high efficiency, precision, and security has been established through the deep integration of JPush and BHAF’s mobile platform. Internally, employee approval processes have been accelerated and collaboration efficiency significantly improved. Externally, customers benefit from greater transparency in loan processing and timely repayment reminders, resulting in a fully upgraded service experience. These improvements optimize operations, lower service costs, and foster business model innovation while enhancing customer satisfaction through technology.

    Looking ahead, Aurora Mobile will continue to deepen its strategic partnership with BHAF. Leveraging its industry-leading push notification and financial technology solutions, the two parties will jointly explore cutting-edge digital applications, including intelligent risk control, precision marketing, and personalized services. These efforts will help strengthen BHAF’s digital foundation and provide sustained intelligent momentum for its high-quality business growth.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

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  • MIL-OSI: Remittix Announces Imminent Launch of Ethereum-Based Crypto-to-Fiat PayFi Protocol, Unveils $250,000 Community Giveaway

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    KOŠICE, Slovakia, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Remittix, a next-generation PayFi protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain, today announced the imminent launch of its real-world crypto-to-fiat payment solution. The platform, which enables users to send crypto and settle in fiat across global bank accounts, mobile wallets, and payment rails, is set to go live in the coming weeks. In celebration of the upcoming launch, Remittix has also kicked off a $250,000 giveaway campaign to reward early supporters and build community engagement.

    The announcement comes amid heightened activity on the Ethereum network, with ETH trading at a five-month high of $3,350 and open interest rising sharply. Remittix leverages Ethereum’s smart contract infrastructure to enable near-instant cross-border settlements, with built-in compliance layers designed for regional licensing in Africa and Southeast Asia.

    “Cross-border remittance remains one of the most underserved areas in both traditional and decentralized finance,” said a spokesperson from Remittix. “We’re excited to roll out a solution that brings together speed, cost-efficiency, and real-world applicability while maintaining decentralization.”

    Key Highlights:

    • Launch-Ready Protocol: Real-time crypto-to-fiat conversion infrastructure developed on Ethereum.
    • Global Remittance Use Case: Supports fiat delivery to local banks and wallets across emerging markets.
    • Strong Investor Backing: Over $16.3 million raised and 550 million tokens sold to date.
    • Governance-Driven: Built with smart contracts supporting DAO-based upgrades and community input.
    • Launch Giveaway: A $250,000 prize pool is now live via Gleam.io to engage users ahead of the full rollout.

    The Remittix protocol is part of a growing trend in PayFi (Payment Finance), a new category in DeFi focused on merging blockchain innovation with traditional financial use cases. As Ethereum continues to evolve, solutions like Remittix are increasingly viewed as critical bridges between Web3 and everyday financial activity.

    Giveaway and Participation:

    To participate in the official Remittix $250,000 giveaway, users can visit: https://gleam.io/competitions/nz84L-250000-remittix-giveaway
    More information on the project and presale details is available at https://remittix.io/

    Follow Remittix on social media: https://linktr.ee/remittix

    Contact:
    Andy Černý
    andy@remittix.io

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Reform is showing themselves to be the political voice of the vested interests of big oil and corporate profit.

    Source: Green Party of England and Wales

    by Green Party

    Responding to the news that Reform Mayor, Andrea Jenkyns told Times Radio that she doesn’t believe in climate change (transcript), Green Party Co-Leader, Adrian Ramsay MP, said,

    “If Reform ever had a mask, it has now well and truly slipped. Her comments suggest she hasn’t got the slightest grasp of climate science, but it’s worse than that. Let’s not forget Reform is bankrolled by fossil fuel interests, climate deniers, and major polluters, taking in £2.3 million since the 2019 election. Reform are showing themselves to be the political voice of the vested interests of big oil and corporate profit.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK, Philippines launch coalition to boost emerging market finance

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    UK, Philippines launch coalition to boost emerging market finance

    The UK and the Philippines have partnered to launch a groundbreaking initiative to channel more global capital into emerging markets.

    The ‘EMDE Public Markets Coalition’ was unveiled at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville this July, as part of a Sevilla Platform for Action Initiative on ‘Public Markets Mobilisation for Development. This initiative aims to redirect a portion of the $255 trillion flowing through listed equity and bond markets toward crucial development projects in emerging markets and developing economies. 

    With only a small fraction of global public market investments currently reaching emerging economies like the Philippines, even a modest shift could transform financing for climate resilience and sustainable development projects. The Coalition will develop a Toolkit to guide development banks, finance institutions, and investors in mobilizing climate and development investments in emerging markets through public markets. This will help direct more capital to the Philippines and and similar economies.

    The Government of the Philippines endorses the initiative, co-hosted its FFD4 launch event, and will play a key role in its implementation. The initiative will be co-implemented by the Government of Norway and the African Development Bank (AfDB). It has also received endorsement from the Governments of the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), British International Investment (BII) and the Centre for Development Finance Studies (CDFS). 

    Undersecretary Joven Balbosa of the Philippines’ Department of Finance said:

    The Philippines is proud to continue our partnership with the UK to mobilise finance toward sustainable development and climate action. Public markets are powerful vehicles for mobilisation, with both equity and debt financing proving crucial in meeting climate and development targets.

    The Rt Hon Baroness Chapman of Darlington, UK Minister for International Development, highlighted the coalition’s significance:

    We need to see a transformation in how the public and private sectors work together to mobilise capital to power development progress. Even a small shift in the way this money is invested could unlock massive change and new opportunities for investors, ensuring more countries, communities, and businesses have the finance they need to solve the most difficult development challenges.

    Commissioner McJill Bryant Fernandez of the Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission noted that:

    The launch of the EMDE Public Markets Coalition is a timely step toward mobilizing global capital for sustainable development. For the Philippines, improving market access and de-risking investments enable more Filipino enterprises to secure long-term financing for climate-smart growth. We hope to see more countries and partners join us in scaling this agenda to create transformative change across emerging markets.

    The initiative aligns with the UK Government’s Plan for Change, which aims to make Britain a clean energy superpower while helping partners, like the Philippines, build climate resilience. 

    British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils highlighted the strong partnership between the UK and the Philippines:

    I am proud that the UK and Philippines have teamed up to show how public markets can boost financing for sustainable development projects, thereby driving quantifiable, lasting change. Together, we have shown that the public sector has a role to play in facilitating this, by creating robust ecosystems that enable more private capital to be redirected to sustainable investments.

    The UK’s MOBILIST programme, which provides capital and technical assistance to support companies in emerging markets to list on stock exchanges, serves as a foundation for the new coalition. This approach has already proven effective in channelling institutional investment toward development projects. In 2024, MOBILIST invested $12.5 million in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Citicore Renewables Energy Corporation, a renewable energy developer and operator of solar, hydro, and wind energy platforms in the Philippines. MOBILIST’s investment played a catalytic role in the IPO, which was valued at a total of $86 million and also attracted private institutional investors.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China-Laos Railway doubles daily cross-border passenger services

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    KUNMING, July 18 — China has doubled cross-border passenger train services between Kunming, capital city of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, and the Lao capital Vientiane on the China-Laos Railway starting Friday, according to China Railway Kunming Group Co., Ltd.

    The move added one more pair of trains for cross-border passenger services on the China-Laos Railway, with departures now available from both Kunming Railway Station and Kunming South Station, boosting connectivity between the two nations.

    The newly launched D86 train departs Kunming at 10:55 a.m. Beijing time, while the D84 service leaves Vientiane at 12:25 p.m. Beijing time. Both trains traverse 10 stations, with several stops in between, including Pu’er, Xishuangbanna and Mohan in Yunnan, and Boten, Muang Xay, Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng in Laos. The entire journey takes approximately 10 hours, including border clearance.

    Operating at speeds up to 160 km/h using the Fuxing bullet trains, the services feature dual-standard power sockets (Chinese and Lao) and trilingual passenger information (Chinese, Lao and English).

    Railway authorities from both nations will adjust future schedules based on demand and enhance cross-departmental coordination to optimize service quality.

    Since its inaugural cross-border service launch in April 2023, the railway has transported some 540,000 passengers from 115 countries and regions.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Senior official urged public security system to contribute more in new development pattern

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Senior official urged public security system to contribute more in new development pattern

    SHANGHAI, July 18 — China’s Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong has called for further improving the public security system to support high-quality development and contribute more to accelerating the creation of a new development pattern.

    Wang, also a member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at a national meeting of public security chiefs held in Shanghai on July 17 and 18.

    He called for continued efforts to enhance the overall effectiveness of public security services for high-quality development in accordance with the rule of law, and to strengthen the security foundation for high-quality development further.

    Wang also emphasized the importance of strengthening the sense of responsibility and urgency in public security work, further regulating law enforcement involving enterprises, and enhancing systems for safeguarding political security, maintaining social stability, and improving public safety governance.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Operators sought for youth facilities

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Home & Youth Affairs Bureau today invited eligible non-profit-making organisations to apply to operate youth facilities at Sham Shui Po and at Youth Square in Chai Wan.

    The Sham Shui Po facilities are located at the Nam Cheong District Community Centre and the Tung Chau Street Temporary Market. Those in Chai Wan are located at the new interactive space on the 1/F and 4/F of Youth Square.

    It was announced in the 2024 Policy Address that the bureau would set up a physical platform for Youth Link members in the Nam Cheong District Community Centre and the adjacent Tung Chau Street Temporary Market. Facilities will include multifunction areas, a youth culture and creativity bazaar, and small-scale performance spaces.

    The goal is to provide a gathering place for ongoing interaction among Youth Link members and establish a base for the implementation of Youth Development Blueprint measures. This includes facilitating communication and collaboration among the Government, the Youth Development Commission and young people participating in various youth development programmes.

    Meanwhile, in order to strengthen support for young people, the bureau will convert part of Youth Square. This will provide a new interactive space for young people to gather, develop their potential and participate in different activities.

    In addition, the bureau will also roll out the “Good Stories of Hong Kong Youth Programme” by establishing a video studio at Youth Square for young people to produce video content promoting “good stories of Hong Kong youths”. Relevant training on video production will be provided.

    Operating organisations will be required to organise on-site events such as workshops, cultural performances, collaborative projects, seminars and youth-led initiatives. They will also be required to manage the facilities, including food and beverage corners.

    The deadline for applications is 5pm on August 19.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK, Philippines sign MOU for Transit Development

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    UK, Philippines sign MOU for Transit Development

    A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to implement the Philippines’ first government-led Transit Oriented Development.

    From left: DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, British Ambassador Laure Beaufils, and DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon sign MOU on new UK-PH partnership for the first government-led Transit Oriented Development.

    The British Embassy Manila, Philippine Department of Education (DepEd), and Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the Philippines’ first government-led Transit Oriented Development (TOD).

    Supported by the UK Green Cities, Infrastructure, and Energy Programme, the partnership will bring together British and Filipino experts, including Crossrail International, to develop a TOD masterplan. This aims to transform DepEd’s ‘Education City’ into a climate-resilient hub, combining sustainable education facilities with efficient public transport connectivity.

    British Ambassador to the Philippines, Laure Beaufils, welcomed this partnership and reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to sustainable urban development.  She remarked:

    Today’s MOU marks an exciting milestone in the UK-Philippines partnership as we work together to create a masterplan for a vibrant transit oriented ‘Education City’ development.

    Ambassador Beaufils further stated:

    The UK is proud to bring British expertise and innovation to pioneer a TOD where people can live, learn, work, and thrive — connected by efficient transport systems, designed with people at their heart, and guided by principles of sustainability and resilience.

    At the signing, Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the importance of building accessible and sustainable education environments. Secretary Angara said:

    This partnership ensures that our learners and educators will also directly benefit from a well-planned, green, and safe environment that ultimately contributes to the public education objectives.

    Meanwhile, Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon emphasised the project’s alignment with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to digitise and integrate the country’s transport systems. He stated:

    This MOU strengthens the DOTr’s commitment to build transport infrastructures that ease the burden of our commuters, including our young learners. This partnership marks a significant step forward realising a transport-oriented development that not only improves connectivity but also fosters sustainable communities.

    Drawing inspiration from Elizabeth Line in London, DepEd’s “Education City” will feature accessible transport systems, modern training facilities, teacher accommodation, and revenue-generating opportunities to fund classroom construction and education digitalisation.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: British Army troops partner with Kenya Defence Forces to offer free medical services to Laikipia and Samburu residents

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    British Army troops partner with Kenya Defence Forces to offer free medical services to Laikipia and Samburu residents

    Exercise Haraka Serpent provided over 3,000 residents with preventive, diagnostic, and curative medical services, along with healthcare education.

    • The medical outreach provided vital medical services to communities living in Lokusero, Musul, Nosorai, Laresoro, Sereolipi, Archer’s Post, Suguroi, Mathira and Kanduturai who have limited access to medical diagnosis and treatment.

    • The team offered a range of healthcare services such as nutrition screening, maternal health services, ENT check-ups, family planning services, health education sessions, and voluntary counselling and testing for HIV and AIDS, cervical screening and children’s immunisations.

    Friday 18 July 2025: British Army medical troops provided free medical services to over 3000 residents of Laikipia and Samburu Counties in the month of July 2025 in partnership with the Kenyan Defence Forces, Samburu County Government, and Beyond Zero.

    Exercise Haraka Serpent delivered a comprehensive range of preventive, diagnostic, and curative medical services, along with healthcare education, across nine locations—three in Laikipia North, three in Laikipia West, and three in Samburu County.

    Additionally, 202 MMR conducted a Defence Engagement with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at Kahawa Garrison in Nairobi. During this engagement, 202 MMR clinicians provided specialised training focused on austere pre-hospital treatment, fostering a valuable exchange of experiences and best practices with KDF troops.

    Speaking at the end of Exercise Haraka Serpent, Robert Mathews, from 202 Multi Role Medical Regiment, said:

    This has been an extremely challenging yet worthwhile exercise for our deployed medics. To come to Kenya and assist our host nation medical staff and the medical staff from the Kenyan Defence Forces in providing outreach health care to remote parts of Samburu and Laikipia Counties has been extremely rewarding.

    We have worked closely with Kenyan led teams and together we have treated over 3000 people, this has also been a great learning experience for my medics for the vast majority of whom this is their first time in Kenya.

    Kenya Defence Forces Nursing Officer, Lt. Brian Kiplimo, said:

    We had three objectives for the exercise: offering healthcare to the marginalised communities who are not able to easily access healthcare facilities, learning, and enhancing our co-operation with BATUK.  The learning objective saw 45 KDF personnel trained on medical readiness during operations especially of casualty care. Through the exercise, we have been able to share experiences and knowledge with BATUK which is vital for future cooperation.

    British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan, said:

    This is a powerful demonstration of our mutual partnership between Kenya and the UK.  Through this medical outreach, we’ve seen the very best of what our partnership can achieve – bringing vital healthcare to remote communities, sharing knowledge between our armed forces, and strengthening the bonds between our people. Kenya remains a vital strategic partner to the UK. We have a shared history—and more importantly, we have a shared future. We’re going far, together.

    The medical outreach provided vital medical services to communities living in Lokusero, Musul, Nosorai, Laresoro, Sereolipi, Archer’s Post, Suguroi, Mathira and Kanduturai who have limited access to medical diagnosis and treatment. The team offered a range of healthcare services such as nutrition screening, maternal health services, ENT check-ups, family planning services, health education sessions, and voluntary counselling and testing for HIV and AIDS, cervical screening and children’s immunisations.  Among those who turned up for the free medical care, many locals presented with respiratory tract conditions and received appropriate medication.

    Notes for editors:

    • 202 MMR is specially trained and equipped to provide an integrated healthcare system within a single unit by integrating Deployed Primary Healthcare, Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, Medical Evacuation and Deployed Hospital Care capabilities. MMRs provide improved tactical flexibility, agility, clinical continuity and credibility throughout the Operational Patient Care Pathway (OPCP); by combining traditional Field Hospital General Service Medical Regiment roles into a new type of medical unit, MMRs integrate medical capability at the lowest level.

    • Under an agreement with the Kenyan Government, up to six infantry battlegroups per year, including Haraka Serpent, carry out up to eight-week exercises in Kenya, in preparation to deploy on operations or assume high-readiness tasks.

    • British Army Training Unit Kenya is a permanent training support unit based in Nanyuki. BATUK runs a wide range of training events and exercises for British and Kenyan troops including infantry, artillery, logistics, engineering, and medical specialists.  Every exercise includes the completion of projects to support the local communities amongst which BATUK live and work.

    • Neil tweets @FCDONeilWigan

    • You can follow UK activity in Kenya on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@UKinKenya)

    Contact Joy Odero Joy Odero for more information.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: York Hungry Minds Appeal serves 50,000 free school meals

    Source: City of York

    Over 50,000 free school meals have been served to children in York as part of the city’s York Hungry Minds campaign since it started in 2024.

    York Community Fund’s York Hungry Minds Appeal was set up in a bid to address disadvantage and the impact of the cost of living crisis, responding to national evidence suggesting that providing children with healthy, nourishing food can make a significant difference to school attendance, concentration and learning and their physical and mental wellbeing.

    Westfield Primary Community School pupils were the first school to benefit from the free school meals in January 2024, with Burton Green Primary School pupils receiving free breakfasts later that month and Fishergate Primary School joining the pilot in March 2025.

    Around 50 children now attend the free breakfast sessions at Burton Green every day, with school staff reporting a significant improvement in pupils’ attendance and punctuality as a result of the breakfast offer.

    Ash McGann, Principal at the school said:

    There is a family atmosphere [at the breakfast club] where older children play games with younger children. Children are more focussed and motivated as they have eaten a nutritious meal and also had time with their friends before the structure of lessons.”

    Cllr Bob Webb, the council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said:

    There is a wealth of national evidence supporting the positive impact of universal free school meals and it is so heartening to hear about the impact the pilots are having for school pupils in York.

    “Universal Free School Meals are about so much more than food, as the breakfast offer at Burton Green Primary School is showing. Ensuring that children are well fed with healthy, nutritious food, helps children to attend school regularly and concentrate fully in their lessons, which will support their learning and success in school as they grow up.”

    Cllr Claire Douglas, Leader of City of York Council, said:

    I am absolutely delighted that we’ve been able to provide 50,000 meals to children in York through the York Hungry Minds initiative. I’d like to thank all those involved in helping to get the universal free school meal pilots up and running, including school and education staff, city partners and the children and their families, who have helped to make the pilots such a positive part of their school day.”

    The free school meals campaign is part of the council’s wider commitment both to address affordability challenges and to ensure that good health and wellbeing is prioritised as early as possible in residents’ lives – part of the council’s four year plan – One City for all.

    The meals have been made possible thanks to funding from the council and donations to the York Community Fund’s York Hungry Minds Appeal.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Line-up announced for this year’s Elemore Family Music Festival

    Source: City of Sunderland

    Elemore’s Family Music Festival is set to return to Sunderland’s newest country park next month.

    Following its success over the last two years, Elemore Country Park will host an afternoon of live music and free family entertainment on Saturday 23 August, between 11am and 5pm. 

    The ever popular Lake Poets will once again be headlining this year’s festival.

    Festival-goers will also be able to enjoy performances from James and Jess Thoroughgood, This Little Bird, Celtic Man, Houghton Brass Band and the Moorsley Choir.

    Families coming along on the day can look forward to a range of free activities including face painting, balloon modelling and children’s craft and planting activities, as well as butterfly stilt walkers and a walkabout magician.

    The Time Bandits will be on hand to deliver a George Stephenson/ railway/ industrial age offer, while Durham Wildlife Trust will be hosting drop in craft sessions throughout the day to entertain the children and Clean It, Green It will be running craft and planting activities.

    There will also be a range of community stalls including a Hetton Local History Group stall, a Meccano stall and a Halo project stall.

    Councillor Beth Jones, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Tourism at Sunderland City Council, said: “It’s brilliant to see the Elemore Music Festival returning for a third year.

    “Right from the start our intention has always been for Elemore Country Park to become a real community space with local residents at its heart, so it’s been great to see so many families coming along to the park to enjoy this fantastic free festival the last two years and I’m hoping this year’s festival will be equally popular.”

    In addition to the music and entertainment, food vendors will also be on site selling refreshments. Visitors are being encouraged to bring their own picnic blankets and chairs to the event.

    For more information on the Elemore Family Music Festival, visit: www.mysunderland.co.uk/elemorefestival

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Students of the State University of Management visited the International Student Camp in Optina Pustyn

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Official website of the State –

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    Students of the State University of Management visited the II International Dostoevsky Student Camp in the Kaluga Region, which operated within the framework of the IV Spiritual and Educational Project “Days of Dostoevsky in Optina Pustyn 2025”.

    The project is dedicated to the memory of an important event in the writer’s spiritual life and his work: on July 7, 1878, Fyodor Dostoevsky visited Optina Pustyn for the first time, where his meeting with the venerable elder Ambrose summed up the writer’s many years of spiritual and creative quest, and the elder himself became the prototype of the elder Zosima in the writer’s novel The Brothers Karamazov.

    This year, the tent camp welcomed more than 200 participants from 17 universities in Russia and Belarus, and citizens of 24 countries.

    At the official opening, the participants of the spiritual and educational project were addressed by the monastery’s abbot Bishop Joseph, the governor of the Kaluga region, a graduate of the State University of Management Vladislav Shapsha, the writer’s great-great-grandson Alexey Dostoevsky, and also by video address by the head of the Russian Book Union Sergey Stepashin. After the official part, students of the universities, who were participating in the event for the first time, planted trees on the alley of oaks.

    As part of the three-day program, the participants went on an excursion to Optina Pustyn, took part in the historical quest “Along the Route of the Pilgrims of the 19th Century,” during which they completed tasks based on Old Slavonic games and amusements, rafted on a pontoon across the Zhizdra River, walked along the historical pilgrimage trail that has existed for more than 3 centuries, and attended motivational meetings and discussions with famous people.

    Nikita Smirnov, a student of the State and Municipal Administration program, shared his impressions of the trip: “The Dostoevsky Camp was not just an event for me, but a real intellectual and spiritual discovery. This is a place where bright, thinking people from different parts of the world meet, where discussions are born that inspire the search for deep meanings, and where every day gives something valuable. This is a place where meanings are truly born. Now these days, filled with live communication and joint discoveries, will forever remain in my memory.”

    “Our trip was a pleasant discovery, accompanied by new meetings, gaining new knowledge about Russian culture and Orthodoxy, its role in the life of a Russian person and its significance for the current and future generations. Optina Pustyn is certainly not so much a historical center as a cultural one, where since the 12th century people have gathered and continue to gather, tirelessly fighting for enlightenment and the development of spirituality in people, for the opportunity to introduce people to God’s commandments,” added Dmitry Kamchatov, a student of the Economics program.

    Diana Mikhailova, a student in the Economics program, confirmed: “The trip to Optina Pustyn was a truly unforgettable event for students from many countries, and the camp itself was located in a very picturesque area. There were many excursions and events aimed at both cultural development and bringing students from different universities closer together. Thanks to the camp program, many students understood such spiritual values as kindness, love for God, for one’s neighbor, for the Motherland.”

    A student of the Banking and Digital Banking program, Lyubov Aleksandrovskaya, noted the high level of organization of the project: “I would like to express my gratitude to all the organizers: the Bishop and the brethren for their prayers, the hosts, photographers, invited speakers, sponsors, the director, DJs, volunteers, representatives of the security structure, who modestly, but faithfully and reliably did their job. It seems to me that the unique atmosphere in the camp is due to the fact that everyone in their place works sincerely, with soul, with a kind attitude to everyone around them. And, of course, thanks to the guys. Thank you for these wonderful 5 days to everyone, and prosperity to the project!”

    The participation of students of the State University of Management in the project became possible thanks to cooperation with the rector of the Church of St. Andrew Bogolyubsky in Volzhsky, Father Kirill. Let us recall that the State University of Management also holds patriotic events, meetings with heroes of the SVO, talks about marriage and family, and sends dry souls and trench candles made by students to the front as part of the “GUU – SVOim” campaign.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Brown Giant Panda Spotted Again in Shaanxi Mountains

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    XI’AN, July 18 (Xinhua) — Staff at a national nature reserve in Zhouzhi County, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, recently discovered rare footage of a brown giant panda captured by an infrared camera in 2025.

    The footage was taken at 6:15 p.m. on January 1 in Zhennangou, a district near the main ridge of the Qinling Mountains that falls under the jurisdiction of the Laoxiancheng Nature Reserve. In the video, the brown giant panda appears strong and healthy as it walks calmly in the snow.

    Zhouzhi Nature Reserve is located on the northern slope of the Qinling Mountains. This is the second time the reserve has independently recorded a brown giant panda in the wild, after April 16, 2021. This is the 12th time an individual of this subspecies of giant panda has been spotted in Shaanxi Province.

    Brown giant pandas are extremely rare. So far, scientifically documented sightings of brown giant pandas, including this one, have only been recorded in four counties in Shaanxi Province – Foping, Yangxian, Taibai and Zhouzhi. All are located in the Qinling Mountains region. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Daqing Oil Field Sees Oil, Gas Production Rise in H1 2025

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    HARBIN, July 18 (Xinhua) — Daqing Oilfield, China’s largest onshore oil field, saw crude oil and natural gas production rise in the first half of 2025, according to Daqing Oilfield Co., Ltd.

    During the reporting period, crude oil production at the field increased by 10.9 thousand tons year-on-year, while natural gas production increased by 222 million cubic meters compared to the same period last year.

    In recent years, Daqing Oilfields has been actively developing new approaches to the transition to a “green economy”. In the first six months, the capacity of the company’s commissioned projects in the field of alternative energy sources reached 538.7 thousand kilowatts, and the volume of electricity generation was 554 million kWh.

    Last year, the oil field produced more than 6 billion cubic meters of natural gas, demonstrating stable growth in its gas production for the 14th year in a row. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Global economic volatility due to US tariff policy has caused unemployment to rise in Australia: Treasurer

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    CANBERRA, July 18 (Xinhua) — Volatility in the global economy caused by U.S. tariffs is one reason for rising unemployment in Australia, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday.

    The politician told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that the volatility, unpredictability and uncertainty caused by US tariffs had become a “defining and permanent feature of the global economy” and Australia was not immune.

    The federal government has heard from business leaders and economists that U.S. trade policy has influenced local hiring decisions, Chalmers said.

    “I think people are embracing this uncertainty and unpredictability as the new normal. It requires us to change our thinking,” he said.

    Official data released on Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed Australia’s unemployment rate rose from 4.1 per cent in May to 4.3 per cent in June, the highest since November 2021.

    Chalmers said the rise in unemployment was unwelcome but not surprising, and the government forecast unemployment would rise further but remain below 5 per cent.

    The treasurer made the announcement while in South Africa, where he is attending a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Durban.

    In bilateral discussions and major meetings, the view has “definitely” emerged that the U.S. tariff policy is unjustified, unnecessary and an act of economic self-destruction, the official said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Conference on Nuclear and Radiation Safety Regulatory Systems: Call for Abstracts

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    Those wishing to submit abstracts of their papers for the conference are advised to pay attention to the following topics.

    — Regulatory competence. Key competencies required for regulators to operate effectively, with a particular focus on regulatory culture and human resource development.

    — Regulatory flexibility. Strategies and approaches by regulatory bodies to increase flexibility and effectively respond to and anticipate changes brought about by innovation and new technologies.

    — Strengthening the links. The role of regulators in strengthening the links within their “ecosystems” to create enabling conditions and promote the sustainable use of nuclear and radiation technologies.

    “The participants’ input will be key to advancing the discussion among nuclear and radiation safety regulators to analyse, identify and propose solutions to critical regulatory issues,” said Jiang Fuming, Director of the IAEA Office of Safety and Security Coordination. “Participants will have the opportunity to directly interact with representatives of the global regulatory community.”

    Abstracts of up to 600 words should be submitted electronically via the IAEA web-based submission system (IAEA-indico). The procedure for submitting abstracts can be found at website conferences.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New opportunities for Russian applicants: educational programs for top specialists in the field of information technology

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    The acceptance of documents for new higher education programs for top specialists in the field of information technology (IT) is coming to an end.

    In the 2025–2026 academic year, Polytechnic University will launch training aimed at preparing students to work as software engineers, product managers, and software engineers in telecommunications. The training of top specialists is carried out on the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation.

    These programs are based on modern employer requirements for highly qualified specialists, determined with the participation of dozens of Russian companies – leaders in the IT sector and leading universities.

    The training will be focused primarily on practical results. From the first years, students will be involved in solving IT business product problems, will be able to study cases and industry experience, participate in project teams, master classes, undergo practical training and mandatory internships at enterprises.

    Companies invest in the development and implementation of programs with their own resources. More than 30% of all classroom classes with students will be conducted by invited experts from the industry, leading developers, engineers and researchers. Business representatives will act as mentors, become conductors of advanced knowledge, trends in the development of domestic IT technologies, help to get acquainted with the corporate culture and real requirements for employees.

    Training in close cooperation with industry partners and IT companies, including KNS GROUP, will not only prepare graduates for a successful professional start, but will also provide an opportunity to apply for leading positions in large industry and technology companies. The knowledge and practical experience gained with modern IT solutions will provide students with subsequent rapid career growth.

    List of top programs:

    09.03.01_10 Design and development of digital ecosystems in the field of training 09.03.01 Computer Science and Computer Engineering; 09.03.04_04 Development of system and application software for modern information storage and transmission systems in the field of training 09.03.04 Software Engineering; 11.03.02_07 Algorithms for digital processing in telecommunication systems in the field of training 11.03.02 Infocommunication technologies and communication systems.

    Detailed information and deadlines for submitting documents can be found atAdmissions Committee.

    For reference.

    Since 2025, within the framework of the federal projects “Artificial Intelligence” and “Personnel for Digital Transformation” of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State”, the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation, with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation, has been implementing two projects to train students in educational programs for top specialists in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence.

    The projects provide training for graduates with advanced competencies in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence: developers of advanced IT solutions, AI models, algorithms, analysts and data researchers. The key condition for the participation of universities in the projects is the active involvement of employers in the training process, including attracting co-financing from businesses.

    Within the framework of these projects, in 2025, 36 universities from 20 constituent entities of the Russian Federation will accept more than 6,000 students for training. By 2030, 13.7 thousand students will complete their training.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New opportunities for Russian applicants: educational programs for top specialists in the field of artificial intelligence

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    Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –

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    The deadline for accepting applications for new higher education programs for top specialists in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) is approaching its end.

    Starting in the 2025–2026 academic year, Polytechnic University will launch training aimed at preparing students to work as ML Engineer, AI Architect, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, and AI Security Engineer. The training of top specialists is being carried out at the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation.

    These programs are based on modern employer requirements for highly qualified specialists, determined with the participation of dozens of Russian companies – leaders in the field of AI and leading universities.

    The training is primarily focused on practical results. From the first years, students will be involved in solving IT business product problems, will be able to study cases and industry experience, participate in project teams, master classes, undergo practical training and mandatory internships at enterprises.

    Companies invest in the development and implementation of programs with their own resources. More than 30% of all classroom classes with students will be conducted by invited experts from the industry, leading developers, engineers and researchers. Business representatives will act as mentors, become conductors of advanced knowledge, trends in the development of domestic IT technologies, help to get acquainted with the corporate culture and real requirements for employees.

    Training in close cooperation with industry partners and IT companies, including Rostelecom Information Technologies, will not only prepare graduates for a successful professional start, but will also provide an opportunity to apply for leading positions in large industry and technology companies. The knowledge and practical experience gained with modern AI solutions will provide students with subsequent rapid career growth.

    List of top programs:

    02.03.01_03 Machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies in the field of training 02.03.01 Mathematics and computer science; 02.03.03_02 Data mining technologies in the field of training 02.03.03 Mathematical support and administration of information systems; 10.03.01_06 Computer system security (Artificial intelligence technologies in cybersecurity) in the field of training 10.03.01 Information security.

    Detailed information and deadlines for submitting documents can be found atAdmissions Committee.

    For reference.

    Since 2025, within the framework of the federal projects “Artificial Intelligence” and “Personnel for Digital Transformation” of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State”, the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation, with the participation of the Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation, has been implementing two projects to train students in educational programs for top specialists in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence.

    The projects provide training for graduates with advanced competencies in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence: developers of advanced IT solutions, AI models, algorithms, analysts and data researchers. The key condition for the participation of universities in the projects is the active involvement of employers in the training process, including attracting co-financing from businesses.

    Within the framework of these projects, in 2025, 36 universities from 20 constituent entities of the Russian Federation will accept more than 6,000 students for training. By 2030, 13.7 thousand students will complete their training.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/SUDAN – The fires of war will not kill learning for young Sudanese

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Friday, 18 July 2025

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    Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) – Prolonged conflict and mass displacement have denied young Sudanese even the most basic tools for self-development.The criticality also emerged on the occasion of the recently celebrated World Youth Skills Day under the theme “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills.” It was highlighted that millions of Sudanese youth remain cut off from education, vocational training, and digital access.Data released by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) currently shows that over 17 million children in Sudan are currently out of school, representing 90 per cent of the country’s school-age population. Nationwide exams were suspended in 14 of Sudan’s 18 states due to insecurity, while schools have been bombed, looted, or repurposed as military bases. The NRC warns of a “lost generation” if education and skill-building do not resume at scale.Yet, amid displacement and limited infrastructure, Sudanese youth continue to seek learning pathways where they can. One of the most impactful examples is the UNITAR Rapid Assistance Programme for Sudan (2024–2025), a Japan-funded online training initiative designed to support displaced youths and women. Alongside UNITAR’s digital initiative, other institutions have focused on practical, location-based vocational training, the launch of two UNESCO, in partnership with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), vocational training centres in Port Sudan and Kassala in 2024. These centres prioritise youth with disabilities and displaced learners, offering training in trades and digital literacy, tailored to crisis conditions. The initiative responds to the urgent need for skills-based recovery and inclusion in underserved areas. Digital skills, though urgent, are largely inaccessible in much of Sudan due to limited connectivity, security risks, and economic instability. Nearly three out of four youth globally lack employability skills, and in Sudan, the gap is growing at an alarming rate. While various training programmes have emerged since the start of the conflict, their coverage remains limited relative to the scale of need. Access to vocational and digital skills development in Sudan continues to depend on factors such as security, displacement status, infrastructure, and available funding.In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. (AP) (Agenzia Fides, 18/7/2025)
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  • Varanasi to host youth spiritual summit for ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ from July 19

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is set to launch a two-day Youth Spiritual Summit on the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ from July 19 at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi. The summit aims to harness spiritual values and youth leadership in the fight against drug abuse, marking the beginning of a nationwide youth-led movement toward a drug-free India.

    More than 500 youth delegates representing over 100 spiritual and socio-cultural organisations from across the country are expected to attend the summit. 

    Set against the spiritual backdrop of the River Ganga, the event is designed to combine cultural engagement with policy dialogue, forming a collective resolve rooted in India’s traditions and moral heritage.

    The event will be attended by a host of dignitaries including Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla; Union Ministers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Dr. Virendra Kumar; Ministers of State Nityanand Rai and Raksha Nikhil Khadse; and senior officials from the Uttar Pradesh government, including ministers Girish Yadav, Asim Arun, and Nitin Agarwal.

    Structured as an immersive learning and leadership experience, the summit will include four plenary sessions addressing key areas: the psychological and social effects of addiction, strategies to dismantle drug supply networks, grassroots campaigning models, and the development of a roadmap for achieving a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’. These discussions will be supported by whiteboard forums, keynote addresses by experts, and action-oriented workshops that promote youth-led innovation.

    The event will culminate on July 20 with the release of the Kashi Declaration, a collective charter outlining the action plan to combat drug abuse through youth and spiritual collaboration. This declaration is expected to serve as a reference document for policymakers, civil society organisations, and grassroots youth networks engaged in de-addiction and rehabilitation efforts.

    The summit is aligned with the MY Bharat platform and will also mark the beginning of a broader Jan Andolan (people’s movement) against drug abuse. MY Bharat volunteers and affiliated youth clubs will take the lead in awareness campaigns, pledge drives, and community outreach efforts across towns, villages, and cities nationwide.

    Live updates and further information about the Youth Spiritual Summit will be available on the MY Bharat platform at [https://mybharat.gov.in](https://mybharat.gov.in).

  • Varanasi to host youth spiritual summit for ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ from July 19

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is set to launch a two-day Youth Spiritual Summit on the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ from July 19 at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi. The summit aims to harness spiritual values and youth leadership in the fight against drug abuse, marking the beginning of a nationwide youth-led movement toward a drug-free India.

    More than 500 youth delegates representing over 100 spiritual and socio-cultural organisations from across the country are expected to attend the summit. 

    Set against the spiritual backdrop of the River Ganga, the event is designed to combine cultural engagement with policy dialogue, forming a collective resolve rooted in India’s traditions and moral heritage.

    The event will be attended by a host of dignitaries including Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla; Union Ministers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Dr. Virendra Kumar; Ministers of State Nityanand Rai and Raksha Nikhil Khadse; and senior officials from the Uttar Pradesh government, including ministers Girish Yadav, Asim Arun, and Nitin Agarwal.

    Structured as an immersive learning and leadership experience, the summit will include four plenary sessions addressing key areas: the psychological and social effects of addiction, strategies to dismantle drug supply networks, grassroots campaigning models, and the development of a roadmap for achieving a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’. These discussions will be supported by whiteboard forums, keynote addresses by experts, and action-oriented workshops that promote youth-led innovation.

    The event will culminate on July 20 with the release of the Kashi Declaration, a collective charter outlining the action plan to combat drug abuse through youth and spiritual collaboration. This declaration is expected to serve as a reference document for policymakers, civil society organisations, and grassroots youth networks engaged in de-addiction and rehabilitation efforts.

    The summit is aligned with the MY Bharat platform and will also mark the beginning of a broader Jan Andolan (people’s movement) against drug abuse. MY Bharat volunteers and affiliated youth clubs will take the lead in awareness campaigns, pledge drives, and community outreach efforts across towns, villages, and cities nationwide.

    Live updates and further information about the Youth Spiritual Summit will be available on the MY Bharat platform at [https://mybharat.gov.in](https://mybharat.gov.in).