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Maharashtra clears regulatory framework for private universities

SEBI curbs retail F&O losses by 18 pc in FY26

Govt approves to introduce polymer banknotes for field trials

Fitch affirms India’s BBB rating with stable outlook

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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.

US hits Iran, resumes Hormuz blockade

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The US carried out a seven-hour strike against dozens of Iranian military targets near the Strait...

India, Belgium to expand cooperation across trade, investment

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India and Belgium discussed ways to expand cooperation across trade, investment, technology, logistics and workforce mobility....

IBM CEO Krishna admits AI infra spending hit harder than expected

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: US-based technology giant IBM's Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna has admitted that the company underestimated the...

Govt says every Indian seafarer in Gulf to be individually accounted for

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: As the West Asia situation escalates, the Government has said that every Indian seafarer in the...

India-origin pharma patents jump four-fold

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India-origin pharmaceutical patent families have risen more than four-fold over the past decade, while the country's...

The Reply Lands: India Break Their Tour Duck With a Six-Wicket Win at Edgbaston

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: A change of format changed everything. After England swept the Twenty20 leg 4–0, India switched to...

IMD Forecasts Below-Normal July Rainfall Across India

A Patchy July: Farmers Watch the Skies as the Monsoon Runs Below Par

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The season's most important variable is rain, and this July it is arriving unevenly. The India...

Beyond the Forecast: Why Water Security Is India’s Quiet Nation-Building Project

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Read a below-par monsoon the right way and it points past this season to a permanent...

Indian LVM3 rocket on the launch pad, representing the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme

Cleared for the Next Step: India’s Human Spaceflight Passes Three Key Tests

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India's ambition to launch its own astronauts moved from blueprint toward hardware this week. The Indian...

A Cautious Open in Prospect as Crude Holds the Whip Hand