29 july 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hailed the remarkable improvement in NEET results, stating that the number of qualifiers from government schools has increased from 80 to 882. The Punjab Government announced a welfare package for safai sevaks and sewermen as their strike continues across the state. India received its first approved dengue vaccine, Qdenga, for individuals aged 4–60 years. The Reserve Bank of India said it considers the rupee undervalued, with FCNR(B) deposits reaching nearly $32 billion. Tata Sons, in its FY26 Annual Report, announced a strategic focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, aviation and advanced manufacturing.
International News
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House for separate meetings focused on the conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine. Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, promising a new social and political model. The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a historic nuclear cooperation agreement. Pakistan has reportedly sought a $10 billion U.S. exchange stabilisation facility to strengthen its foreign exchange reserves. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said diplomacy may not always prevent conflicts but remains the strongest tool to stop them.
Business News
The Indian rupee appreciated against the U.S. dollar in early trade, supported by positive domestic market sentiment. GIFT Nifty signalled a cautious start for Indian benchmark indices amid rising crude oil prices and tensions in West Asia. SBI Funds shares extended their post-listing gains after a strong market debut. The London Stock Exchange announced plans to introduce round-the-clock trading next year. Onida revealed plans for a business revival by expanding into new product categories.
Sports News
Punjab weightlifter Harjinder Kaur won the silver medal in the women’s 69kg event at the Commonwealth Games. Mirabai Chanu completed a hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals with another record-breaking performance. Ravindra Jadeja returned to India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka series, while Saransh Jain earned his maiden national call-up. Rohit Sharma’s century at Lord’s drew praise from Ravi Shastri, who described it as a “tight slap” to his critics. India’s young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has shown tremendous growth over the past six months, with VVS Laxman saying his maturity has “skyrocketed.”