Surat faces a ‘Red Alert’ as a storm from the Bay of Bengal nears Gujarat. The state has mobilized NDRF/SDRF teams and secured city infrastructure. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecasted for the region from July 31 to August 1. The government machinery in Surat has been placed on high alert as a storm … Read more
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised Seema Kaliramna for her bronze in discus throw and Lovepreet Singh for his silver in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games 2026, congratulating them for their medal-winning performances. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed Indian athletes Seema Kaliramna and Lovepreet Singh for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026. … Read more
Revenue for the second quarter ending June 2026 reached $201 billion, above expectations of $197 billion. Amazon sees Q3 revenue at between $197.0 billion and $202.0 billion, up 9% to 12% from the same quarter last year. Amazon hikes 2026 capex outlook to $220 billion from $200 billion. Amazon reported AWS sales at $42.2 billion, … Read more
Tripura CM Manik Saha says the govt is prioritising overall development in sectors like connectivity, water, & IT. While inaugurating projects in Khowai, he stated Tripura is moving forward in good governance and competing with developed states. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the present state government is working with priority for the overall … Read more
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar met envoys from Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Sri Lanka. They discussed strengthening democratic cooperation, collaborating on election management, and training election staff, building on the agenda set at IICDEM 2026. CEC meets Georgian Ambassador on democratic cooperation Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA … Read more
Indian passport holders travelling to South Africa for business or tourism can now apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), and the process may soon include a fixed ZAR 500 (about ₹2,500) processing fee. South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has released draft rules proposing the new charge for ETA applications. Public comments are … Read more
CM Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Goa Chess Academy and unveiled the official jersey in a major push to make Goa a national chess powerhouse. Rs 25 lakh in support was announced, including a felicitation for Grandmaster Ethan Vaz. In a major push to transform Goa into a national chess powerhouse, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on … Read more
A Himachal Pradesh police constable was suspended for alleged indiscipline after approaching the Governor over his transfer. CM Sukhu assured due process, while the constable’s family alleges he is being victimized for his testimony in a 2017 case. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the constitutional office of the Governor would be accorded … Read more
On July 31, petrol and diesel prices in India remained unchanged, holding steady since the last revision on May 25. This stability occurred despite volatile global crude oil markets, with Brent crude at $87.14 per barrel amid geopolitical tensions. Petrol and diesel prices across India remained largely unchanged on Friday, July 31, even as global … Read more
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced annual foreign study tours for government teachers to enhance their skills, with the state bearing the costs. The initiative aims to provide quality education and transform government schools into world-class institutions. Foreign Study Tours for Teachers Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that foreign study tours will be arranged … Read more