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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.

WhatsApp banned 70 million Indian accounts in 2023

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: WhatsApp banned some 70 million accounts in India between January and November 2023, according to...

India’s renewable energy sector achieves nearly 95% of FY24 bidding target

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: The Central Government achieved 95 per cent of its target of 50 GW for annual...

ADIA, KKR invest $1.5b in Reliance Retail warehouse

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and KKR have invested in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd’s warehousing...

Air India’s Airbus A350 marks international debut

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: Air India has launched flights on theelhi- Dubau route with its new Airbus A350 aircraftaccording...

India’s economy to expand 6.6 per cent over next 2 years

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: India's GDP is projected to grow at 7.8 per cent in the just-concluded financial year...

FSSAI to launch quality check of food items like dairy products

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: After starting a probe into alleged violation of norms in branded spices, food regulator FSSAI...

Airbnb says India among its fastest-growing markets

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: India is one of the fastest-growing markets for online accommodation hosting platform Airbnb and the...

EVMs pass the test

by Deepak Dwivedi

May 4, 2024

IN a recent ruling, the Supreme Court dismissed demands for 100 per cent verification of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail...

India expands its SPR

As the world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer, India requires a steady supply of crude at all times. It is...

Microsoft’s concerns over Google’s lead drove investment in OpenAI