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Centre allocates Rs 18,907 cr for rural roads

June 18, 2026

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Government on June 18 said it has earmarked Rs 18,907 crore for the construction of...

Southwest monsoon stalls over Maharashtra

June 18, 2026

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported a significant delay in the advancement of the Southwest...

Indian-origin Sanger’s worth hits $5.5 b after SpaceX deal

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: SpaceX has signed a merger deal for $60 billion in stock to acquire Anysphere Inc. --...

India’s AI workforce reaches 9.2 lakh

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India now has an estimated 9.2 lakh AI professionals as the majority of total hiring demand...

India accounts for 33 pc of Asia’s risk insurance claims

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: India accounted for one-third of all risk insurance claims in Asia during 2025, underscoring the growing...

PM Modi calls for improving international solidarity at G7

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 17 called for strengthening international solidarity as disruptions in fuel,...

Govt allocates over Rs 544 cr for crop management

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: The Government allocated Rs 544.15 crore under the Crop Residue Management (CRM) scheme for 2026-27, out...

India sees sharp improvement in women’s health

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: A National Family Health Survey (NFHS)‑6 results released by the Health Ministry in May showed significant...

Brent crude falls below $80 per barrel

Blitz Bureau NEW DELHI: Global crude oil prices declined by almost 1 per cent on June 17 as investors and...

India’s defence production surges 15.6 pc