The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, establishing regulations for two-wheeled road ambulances. These changes aim to enhance emergency medical response and safety standards, particularly in rural and challenging terrains.
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Indian Railways recorded a 9% growth in freight loading for July 2026, achieving over 141 million tonnes compared to July 2025. Key commodity loads increased, including iron ore by 22.2% and coal by 11.5%. Passenger traffic also grew, emphasizing the railway's continued role in economic support
The Second Meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group will take place in Hyderabad, India on August 4-5, 2026, focusing on international cooperation against corruption and asset recovery under India's BRICS Presidency. Source: Original Link
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is modernizing National Sample Surveys by introducing digital platforms including Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) integrated with an e-sigma platform, enhancing efficiency in macroeconomic statistics, and adopting international best practices in data harmonization and standardization. Source: Original Link
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, at the India-Uzbekistan Business Forum, urged businesses from both nations to co-invest and co-manufacture, aiming to double bilateral trade in the next three years. The minister highlighted opportunities in sectors such as mining, textiles, healthcare, agriculture, digital technologies, and advanced manufacturing.
