Government tech fund goes to private firms linked to panel that selected them
15 of 22 firms chosen have links to seven members in selection panel; members say they disclosed their interests, recused; it’s public money,
India
Technology
AwazIndia.ai: The Ahmedabad-Based Voice AI Platform Powering India’s Business Conversations
AwazIndia.ai is built to solve one problem — helping businesses talk to their customers at scale, in the language their customers actually speak.
Technology
Get ready, UPI may charge a fee for payments above Rs 2,000: Story in 5 points
UPI may no longer be completely free. India has proposed a law change that may add a fee for UPI payments above Rs
Economy
India news Live Updates, 1 August 2026: Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by Rs 202 in Delhi, Rs 209 in Kolkata
Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by Rs 202 in Delhi, Rs 209 in Kolkata. PM Modi says he forgives the youth who “abused”
Earthquake
Bhiwandi Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to Six, NDRF Continues Rescue Operations
The death toll in the Bhiwandi building collapse has risen to six as NDRF teams continue search and rescue operations. Read the latest
Weather
Assam flood death toll climbs to 78; fresh rain warning as 3 lakh remain affected
Weather department has warned that more heavy rain could aggravate waterlogging, flooding, flash floods, slow vehicular movement and increase the risk of localised
Business
Tata Sons profit rises 21.8%, Air India losses double to Rs 22,238 crore
Chandrasekaran’s remuneration rises to Rs 158.6 crore in FY26. Mumbai: Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, reported a strong financial
Sports
BCCI announces India’s squad for Sri Lanka Tests: Sundar out, Bumrah uncertain, surprise maiden call-up for 33-year-old
India have named a 15-member squad for the two-Test Sri Lanka series, with Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan subject to fitness as Washington Sundar
Delhi News
RAF man fired 7 rounds from pellet gun, 5 hit protesters during CJP’s Parliament march: Probe
At least three persons were treated in hospitals for pellet gun injuries sustained during the protest march. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
School
School Assembly News Headlines (22 July 2026): National, International, Business & Sports Updates
School Assembly Headlines for 22 July 2026 cover major updates from India, the world, business, and sports. These short and simple news points
