Gujarat rains: Roads Dept reopens 94% of closed roads within hours

Amid unprecedented rains in Gujarat, the Roads and Buildings Department showcased commendable service, reopening 94% of 1,540 closed roads. Over 1,400 personnel and 300 machines were deployed for rapid restoration and to resume traffic. Amid the recent unprecedented and extremely heavy rainfall across Gujarat, the State’s Roads and Buildings Department delivered commendable service in the … Read more

India’s First Telecom Manufacturing Zone to be Set Up in Gwalior, MP

The governments of Madhya Pradesh and India signed an MoU to set up India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior. The project is expected to attract investments of around Rs 3,500 crore and generate significant employment in the state. The Madhya Pradesh government and the Government of India on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding … Read more

PM Modi meets President Murmu, chairs key security meet on West Asia

PM Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu and chaired a high-level security meeting on the West Asia crisis. He called for a ‘whole-of-government’ approach to protect citizens and secure supplies of energy and fertilizers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. The high-level interaction … Read more

UEFA to boycott FIFA World Cup over plan to sell stakes in tourneys

UEFA’s 55 member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the FIFA World Cup and all other FIFA competitions. The boycott is in protest against FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary managing its tournaments. UEFA announces boycott over FIFA’s commercial plans “The World Cup is not for sale,” UEFA, the governing body of European … Read more

VKTX Launches $500M Shelf After Full Enrollment Of Phase 3 Obesity Drug Study – Retail Bets On ‘Exceptionally Great Data’

Viking Therapeutics said the proceeds would be used to support the continued development and commercialization of its lead obesity drug VK2735. The company said that two Phase 3 trials for the injectable version have been fully enrolled, while two Phase 3 oral versions are expected to begin in the fourth quarter. Canaccord Genuity raised its … Read more

Gujarat launches Marketing Support Scheme for rural women’s income

Gujarat’s GLPC has launched a ‘Marketing Support Scheme’ with a Rs 25 crore budget for 2026-27. It aims to make rural women in Sakhi Mandals financially independent by helping them sell products on e-commerce platforms for global reach. To make rural women associated with Sakhi Mandals financially Atmanirbhar and increase their income, the Gujarat Livelihood … Read more

J&K: Jammu-Srinagar highway to be shut on July 31 for repair work

Due to heavy rainfall causing significant damage, Jammu and Kashmir authorities will suspend all traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) on July 31. The closure allows the NHAI to conduct urgent repairs in Udhampur and Ramban. NH-44 Closed for Repairs Jammu and Kashmir Authorities announced a complete suspension of traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar … Read more

Mahanadi Water Dispute: Centre holds talks with Odisha, Chhattisgarh CMs

Union Minister CR Paatil chaired a meeting with the Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh and Odisha to facilitate an amicable settlement of the Mahanadi Water Dispute, emphasizing dialogue, technical cooperation, and cooperative federalism. Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, on Thursday chaired a meeting with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Odisha CM Mohan … Read more

Public Examinations Bill gets Rajya Sabha nod amid ruckus, Oppn walkout

The Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid an opposition walkout. The bill enhances penalties for exam malpractices. The Lok Sabha also cleared a bill to criminalise insults to the National Song. Public Examinations Bill Passed Amid Opposition Walkout The ninth day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament … Read more

Gujarat: Financial aid for traders hit by heavy rains in Valsad, Navsari

The Gujarat government will provide a financial rehabilitation package for traders affected by floods in Valsad and Navsari districts. CM Bhupendra Patel has also ordered a damage assessment survey for crops to provide aid to affected farmers. Gujarat government spokesperson and Minister Jitubhai Vaghani on Thursday announced a financial rehabilitation package for traders affected by … Read more