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Gujarat tops NITI Aayog’s first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 among major States
A view of the GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Gujarat has emerged as the country’s leading investment destination after securing the top position among major States in NITI Aayog’s first-ever Investment Friendliness Index 2026, according to the report released by the Chief Minister’s Office on…
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Flash flood kills 4, leaves 4 others missing in Vietnam
This photo taken and released by Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on July 17, 2026, shows rescue workers addressing the aftermath of flash floods in Muong Than Commune, Lai Chau Province, northern Vietnam. | Photo Credit: AFP At least four people were killed and four others were missing after a flash flood swept through a mountainous…
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Vikram-1, country’s first private orbital rocket, successfully places tech payloads, postcards into orbit
India achieved a major milestone in its space journey on Saturday (July 18, 2026) as Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, successfully placed multiple technology demonstration payloads and postcards — including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi — into a low earth orbit. Dubbed ‘Mission Aagaman’ (meaning arrival), the mission marks India’s entry into…
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U.S., Iran escalate strikes across West Asia
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday (July 18, 2026) as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks in a conflict increasingly focused on control of the strait. The collapse of an interim ceasefire leaves no clear end…
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits southeastern Turkiye: disaster agency
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck several southeastern provinces in Turkiye on Saturday (July 18, 2026) morning without causing casualties or damage, the country’s disaster management agency said. “No adverse situation has been reported following the magnitude 5 earthquake that occurred at 6:20 am (0320 GMT) in the Battalgazi district, in Malatya province, and was felt in…
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The tragedy of recurring Rohingya refugee deaths
Story so far: A fishing trawler carrying around 250–280 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, capsized in the Andaman Sea in mid-April 2026 while attempting to reach Malaysia. According to UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), around 250 people are feared dead or missing, based on preliminary…