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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.

India’s tech deal volumes hit five‑quarter high

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India’s technology sector recorded 80 deals worth $2.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, with...

Govt to release revised Index of Core Industries Series

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will release the revised series of...

EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 for settlement of disputes

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched "VISHWAS 2026", a one-time dispute resolution initiative to...

Iran’s claims strikes on US command centre in Syria

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said on July 17 that it carried retaliatory strikes against...

Winner Takes All: India and England Head to Lord’s with the Series Level

It has come down to the last day. India and England go to Lord's on Sunday with their three-match one-day...

India’s UPI Sets Global Standard for Digital Payments

The Quiet Backbone: How India’s Digital Rails Became a Development Story

Beneath the day's headlines runs one of India's most consequential long games: the digital public infrastructure that now underpins ordinary...

Three Lakh and Climbing: India’s Electric Shift Crosses a Milestone

India's move to electric has crossed a line it had never reached before. In June, the country's monthly electric-vehicle retail...

PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen train

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Indian Railways on July 17 added another feather to its cap in clean mobility with Prime...

US intercepts three vessels trying to breach blockade

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: US forces intercepted three commercial vessels attempting to breach the US naval blockade against Iran, the...

Govt unveils guidebook to help MSMEs boost exports