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GST Council Reforms, 6G Patents and Space Economy

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The news weekly gives sustained coverage to the ideas, policies, programmes and activities that deal with the improvement of the life of people: COVID-19 pandemic: The pandemic continues to impact countries around the world, with some regions experiencing spikes in cases and others struggling with vaccine distribution. Israel-Palestine conflict: Tensions have escalated in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, with both sides exchanging rocket fire and violent clashes. Myanmar military coup: The military coup in Myanmar in February 2021 has led to ongoing protests and violence, as citizens continue to demand a return to democracy. Climate change: Climate change continues to be a major issue, with global warming and extreme weather events affecting communities worldwide. Cyberattacks: Recent cyberattacks have targeted major companies and institutions, highlighting the increasing threat of online security breaches. The G20's decisions can have a significant impact on the global economy, as its members represent around 80% of the world's GDP and two-thirds of its population.

PM Modi condoles Nana Patekar’s demise

New Delhi, 8 October: Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away in...

India expanded broadband from 60 million to 1 billion: Scindia

New Delhi, 8 October: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India has expanded its broadband subscriber base from around 60...

Institutional real estate inflows in India touch $5.9 billion

New Delhi, 8 October: Institutional investment into Indian real estate reached $5.9 billion in the first three quarters of 2026...

Former Barcelona winger Pedro retires from football

New Delhi, 8 October: Former Barcelona and Chelsea winger Pedro Rodriguez has announced his retirement from professional football at the...

Sensex slumps 429 points, Nifty falls below 22,650 after RBI rate hike

Mumbai, 7 October: Equity benchmark indices ended lower on October 7, snapping a two-session winning streak after the Reserve Bank...

India’s quick commerce market likely to touch $90 billion

New Delhi, 7 October The quick commerce market of India is expected to scale from about $13 billion in FY26...

PV Sindhu’s World Championships Legacy: Five Medals and 2019 Gold

Sindhu makes winning return in Artic Open

Vantaa, 7 October: PV Sindhu began her Arctic Open 2026 campaign with a routine straight-game victory over Canada’s Wen Yu...

India hands three tonnes of anti-TB medicines to Sri Lanka

Colombo, 7 October: India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, on October 7 handed over a consignment of essential...

RBI hikes repo rate to 5.5pc

Mumbai, 7 October: The Reserve Bank has done something it has not done in this cycle: it has put the...

Cabinet okays Rs 10,000 cr growth fund for SMEs