In weightlifting, Harshada Sharad Garuda created history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the IWF Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece.
An official name changing ceremony of `Miyan ka Bada` railway station to `Mahesh Nagar halt` has been held in the Balotra area of Barmer district of Rajasthan.
Telangana State Government has announced the extension of insurance coverage to handloom and power loom weavers under the 'Nethanna Bima' (Weaver's Insurance) Scheme.