24-Jul-2026
The QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2027, released in July 2026, ranked Seoul as the world's best student city. Mumbai became India's highest-ranked city (91st), Delhi entered the global top 100 for the first time (99th) and was recognised as the world's most affordable student city, while Bengaluru slipped to joint 114th due to relatively higher tuition fees.
23-Jul-2026
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched the Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index on 10 July 2026, India's first thematic stock market index that tracks companies committed to animal cruelty-free business practices.
23-Jul-2026
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 is back in focus during the Monsoon Session of Parliament after the Press Information Bureau (PIB) issued a clarification addressing concerns raised by minority institutions, especially Christian organizations. The clarification came after objections to the proposed Designated Authority, which would manage assets created from foreign contributions when an NGO's FCRA registration is suspended, cancelled, or not renewed.
22-Jul-2026
Maharashtra has announced India's first proposed AI-enabled bird conservation project at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (a Ramsar site).
21-Jul-2026
India's 8th Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) is being held on 21 and 23 July 2026 in Geneva. The review examines India's trade policies and economic reforms undertaken during 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025. The Indian delegation is led by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal. The review provides an opportunity for India to present its trade policy achievements, economic reforms, and future vision before WTO members.
20-Jul-2026
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted market authorization to Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India's QDENGA (TAK-003), making it the first dengue vaccine approved in India.
20-Jul-2026
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently cautioned regulated entities and listed companies against an emerging cyber fraud known as the ‘Boss Scam’, where fraudsters impersonate Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Managing Directors (MDs), and other senior executives to trick finance teams into transferring funds to fraudulent bank accounts.
20-Jul-2026
NITI Aayog has released the first-ever Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026. Gujarat ranked first among 17 major States with a score of 56.6, followed by Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3).
18-Jul-2026
India's drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has approved Novo Nordisk's Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4 mg injection) for the treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious form of fatty liver disease.
18-Jul-2026
The Indian Navy has received another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role naval helicopter from the United States, which arrived at INS Garuda, Kochi.
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