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Health Minister chairs key meetings on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, dengue preparedness

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and 100-day campaign with the government of NCT of Delhi, emphasising that while significant efforts have been made under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the remaining gap between efforts and outcomes can only be bridged through Jan Bhagidari.

India's energy security now backed by strong systems, diversified oil sourcing: Former BPCL Marketing Director

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:13 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India's energy security has evolved into a robust and resilient system supported by diversified crude oil imports, expanded refining capacity and coordinated crisis management, former Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Marketing Director Sukhmal Kumar Jain said.

China’s dependence on export-led growth rises as efforts to rebalance economy fail

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Nearly two decades after former premier Wen Jiabao lamented that the Chinese economy was excessively dependent on export-led growth, the problem has become even worse, according to a new report.

India emerges as medical tourism hub increasingly drawing patients from West, Gulf

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s emergence as a major destination for medical tourism is drawing patients from North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and neighbouring countries, a report said on Wednesday.

Regional tensions weigh on Pakistan's markets, foreign investment: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Regional instability and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on Pakistan's financial markets and investment climate, with foreign direct investment (FDI), bond inflows and foreign participation in equities declining during FY26, a report has said.

Govt likely to send notice to WhatsApp over upcoming controversial username feature

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Alarmed at a possible misuse of an upcoming global username feature by Meta's WhatsApp, the government is considering issuing a notice to the Mark Zuckerberg-run social media giant.

GAGAN to strengthen India's satellite navigation ecosystem: Govt

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s satellite-based system GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) has steadily evolved into a globally recognised navigational satellite and will strengthen the country's satellite navigation ecosystem, the government said on Wednesday.

Cabinet approves Rs 7,145 crore project to build new Kanpur-Kabrai highway

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 117.7 km Kanpur–Kabrai access-controlled greenfield highway -- a four-lane access-controlled corridor with structures designed for future six-laning. The project will form a key segment of the Bhopal–Kanpur Economic Corridor under the National Highways Programme.

India's passenger EV registrations rise 90 pc in Q1 FY27

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Electric passenger vehicle registrations in India nearly doubled in April-June quarter (Q1 FY27), rising nearly 90 per cent year-on-year to 82,737 units as consumers increasingly opted for battery-powered vehicles, according to Vahan registration data.

Cabinet okays Rs 6,969.67 crore 6-lane tunnel project to link Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi

IANS | July 1, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a 6-lane road tunnel for NH-148AE, connecting the Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, in Delhi, with a total project length of 8.1 km and a total capital cost of Rs 6,969.67 crore on hybrid annuity mode (HAM).

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Health Minister chairs key meetings on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, dengue preparedness

India's energy security now backed by strong systems, diversified oil sourcing: Former BPCL Marketing Director

China’s dependence on export-led growth rises as efforts to rebalance economy fail

India emerges as medical tourism hub increasingly drawing patients from West, Gulf

Regional tensions weigh on Pakistan's markets, foreign investment: Report

Govt likely to send notice to WhatsApp over upcoming controversial username feature

GAGAN to strengthen India's satellite navigation ecosystem: Govt

Cabinet approves Rs 7,145 crore project to build new Kanpur-Kabrai highway

India's passenger EV registrations rise 90 pc in Q1 FY27

Cabinet okays Rs 6,969.67 crore 6-lane tunnel project to link Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi

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