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Agarkar seeks extension as selection committee chair

Centre launches RELIEF scheme to help exporters

India emerges as leading force in AI applications

Gas prices in Europe surge 30 pc after escalation of war

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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.

ONGC to invest Rs 1 lakh cr in energy transition

Amit Sachdeva NEW DELHI: India's top oil and gas producer ONGC will invest Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030 on...

Rice export norms eased for some European countries

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: India has deferred the mandatory requirement of a certificate of inspection by export inspection agencies...

Nepal honours climbers on Mt Everest conquest anniv

Team Blitz India KATHMANDU: Nepal honoured record-holding Sherpa guides and climbers to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first ascent...

CAG re-elected as external auditor of WHO

by Sandeepp Saxena

NEW DELHI: Comptroller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu was overwhelmingly re-elected as the external auditor of the...

Tipu Sultan's sword creates new auction record in UK

Export bar imposed to keep Tipu Sultan’s rare sporting gun in UK

Vijay Goel LONDON: A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at...

Mining Startup Summit : Joshi asks PSUs to earmark funds for purchase of products from startups to boost their marketing & growth

by Sanjay jog

Union Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi on Monday made a slew of announcements including the government’s resolve to...

Real estate sector needs to tap finance from banking system not home-buyers, says Housing Ministry

by Sanjay jog

The real-estate sector needs to access finance from the banking system and not be so heavily dependent on money of...

Nigeria releases detained 16 Indian sailors

Team Blitz India KOCHI: Nigeria has finally released a crew of 16 Indian sailors who were detained in Equatorial Guinea...

Engineers India eyes non-fossil fuel business

Team Blitz India NEW DELHI: State-owned project consultancy company Engineers India Ltd (EIL) is eyeing renewable energy projects as well...

Higher SMS bill for Amazon, Google, Meta as telcos hike rates