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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.

Sitharaman interacts with 86 PMIS interns

August 15, 2026

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met 86 interns from 24 partner companies of the Prime Minister Internship...

RBI regulatory reset could unlock $50 billion

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India’s banking sector could attract nearly $50 billion due to the Reserve Bank of India’s recent...

100 ‘PM Vishwakarma’ beneficiaries invited for I-Day celebrations

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: 100 beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma scheme from the Delhi-NCR region have been invited as special...

Software tech parks record over Rs 7.73 lakh cr exports

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Centre’s Software Technology Park (STP) scheme, which has accelerated the expansion of India’s IT sector,...

PRIME portal registers 34 lakh users

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: FutureSkills PRIME, the skilling platform run by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has registered...

CJI Surya Kant backs students’ right to protest

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on August 14 termed the Bar Council of India’s...

India’s WPI inflation stands at 9.78 pc

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, with base year 2022-23, stood at 9.78 per cent year-on-year...

Air India flight lost flight control for 4 seconds

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Air India’s Airbus A320neo operating a Phuket-New Delhi flight temporarily lost control of major flight surfaces...

States target 1.18 million jobs

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Indian states aim to create nearly 1.18 million jobs and establish roughly 1,380 new Global Capability...

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