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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.

Shapoorji Pallonji firm Afcons Infra files draft papers to raise Rs 7,000 crore via IPO

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: Shapoorji Pallonji Group company Afcons Infrastructure is likely to raise Rs 7,000 crore through an...

Essential medicines to cost slightly more from April 1

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: Prices of essential drugs, including painkillers, antibiotics and anti-infectives, are set to see a minuscule...

Centre hikes wages for MGNREGA workers

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: The Centre has notified a 3-10 per cent increase in the wage rates for MGNREGA...

Fiscal deficit at Feb-end touches 86.5% of full-year target

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: The Government's fiscal deficit at Rs 15 lakh crore at February-end touched 86.5 per cent...

PM Modi, Gates discuss ethical AI usage

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: In a freewheeling conversation with Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted important...

AIIMS launches several initiatives to empower neurosurgeons

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced a series of initiatives, aiming at...

Adani family invests another Rs 6,661 crore in Ambuja Cement

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: Billionaire Gautam Adani's family has infused fresh capital of Rs 6,661 crore in Ambuja Cement...

Core sector growth rises to 6.7% in February, up from 4.1% in Jan

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: The index of eight core industries for February 2024 grew at 6.7 per cent, up...

Sparking EV ecosystem

by Deepak Dwivedi

The Indian Government has given green light to a new electric vehicle scheme with tax reliefs aimed at positioning the...

Made-in-India cars make big returns to foreign roads