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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.

Move afoot for BIS standards for e-commerce

NEW DELHI: After announcing standards for electronic items such as charging sockets and video surveillance systems, the Bureau of Indian...

Dams in India to lose 26 pc of total storage by 2050

NEW DELHI: Around 3,700 dams in India will lose 26 per cent of their total storage by 2050 due to...

New BIS standards for television, CCTV

NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Indian Standards has published three significant Indian Standards in the area of electronics. These include...

Invest in cyber security for safer future: Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cautioned states on the challenges posed by drugs, international crimes, terrorism and disinformation...

Cabinet nods Green Hydrogen Mission

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved National Green Hydrogen Mission. The initial outlay...

Asia’s biggest aero show next month in Bengaluru

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the Ambassadors’ Roundtable for the forthcoming Aero India 2023. The reach-out event, organised...

India glosses over China’s objections on border infra

NEW DELHI: India has fasttracked the building of strategic projects near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) despite China's objection...

Punjab PCS officers go on protest leave

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Civil Services (PCS) officers across the state proceeded on mass casual leave on January 9 for at least...

Block an important unit Of micro-level planning

NEW DELHI: It has been argued that elected representatives of Panchayat Raj institutions are largely unaware of the political and...

ADP lesson: Tracking outcomes crucial