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Granules India gets sole first-to-file status for narcolepsy drug Lumryz
The drugmaker's generic version of Lumryz could benefit from 180-day exclusivity in the US market if it meets regulatory requirements
 "Granules India gets sole first-to-file status for narcolepsy drug Lumryz")
Incessant rains bring Mumbai to halt; waterlogging, landslides disrupt life
Heavy rain brought Mumbai to a standstill as schools closed, transport services were disrupted, roads were flooded, and a building collapse claimed six lives
 "Incessant rains bring Mumbai to halt; waterlogging, landslides disrupt life")
EPFO ends UAN activation on member portal: Here's how to do it now
UAN activation and allotment now require Aadhaar-based face authentication through the UMANG app
 "EPFO ends UAN activation on member portal: Here's how to do it now")
Can urban mining reduce India's dependence on overseas critical minerals?
As India pushes to recover critical minerals from waste, experts say recycling can strengthen supply security. But can it cut reliance on imports and overseas mining?
 "Can urban mining reduce India's dependence on overseas critical minerals?")
53% petrol vehicle owners fault govt's handling of E20 rollout: Survey
A LocalCircles survey says 66 per cent of pre-2023 petrol vehicle owners reported a mileage drop of more than 10 per cent, while 31 per cent want the option to return to E0 or E10 fuel
 "53% petrol vehicle owners fault govt's handling of E20 rollout: Survey")
Weekly economy wrap: Energy relief, slower PMI, monsoon concerns mark week
Fuel curbs were withdrawn and LPG prices fell as energy pressures eased, but softer PMI readings, a wider fiscal deficit and inflation risks kept policy concerns alive
 "Weekly economy wrap: Energy relief, slower PMI, monsoon concerns mark week")
Industry leaders back E20 rollout, say years of testing found no concerns
Industry experts defended India's E20 rollout, saying the ethanol blending programme followed years of testing and consultations, with no major concerns found by automakers and research bodies
 "Industry leaders back E20 rollout, say years of testing found no concerns")
India-Peru FTA unlikely soon; Canada pact may close in 6 months: Goyal
India exported goods worth $1.4 billion to Peru during the last financial year, while imports stood at $8.87 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $7.47 billion
 "India-Peru FTA unlikely soon; Canada pact may close in 6 months: Goyal")
PM Modi to visit Australia for bilateral summit with Albanese from July 8
The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, technology and regional security under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
 "PM Modi to visit Australia for bilateral summit with Albanese from July 8")
Delhi's winter WFH mandate prompts companies to rethink workplace policies
Mandatory 50 per cent office attendance cap from November to January pushes companies to revisit workforce planning, though industry says implementation will vary across sectors
 "Delhi's winter WFH mandate prompts companies to rethink workplace policies")
Delhi likely to see light rain today as monsoon gains pace across country
The national capital is set to get light rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds on Saturday as the weather office issues very heavy rainfall warnings for Gujarat, Odisha and parts of Madhya Pradesh
 "Delhi likely to see light rain today as monsoon gains pace across country")
Meta team meets IT Ministry over username feature, to reply within 3 days
The Centre directed WhatsApp to keep the rollout on hold until consultations are completed "to the satisfaction of the Government"
 "Meta team meets IT Ministry over username feature, to reply within 3 days")
India targets $1 trn exports in FY27, eyes 17% goods export growth: Goyal
Speaking at the Board of Trade meeting at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi, Goyal said the target would require a sharp increase in both goods and services shipments
 "India targets $1 trn exports in FY27, eyes 17% goods export growth: Goyal")
Vaishnaw asks Meity to summon Meta over Instagram child abuse content
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked MeitY officials to summon Meta over allegations that Instagram carried advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material
 "Vaishnaw asks Meity to summon Meta over Instagram child abuse content")
Explained: Canada updates citizenship-by-descent application rules
IRCC issues clearer proof requirements after reviewing Bill C-3 cases, with most flagged citizenship certificates restored.
 "Explained: Canada updates citizenship-by-descent application rules")
Hudco to provide up to ₹1 trillion loan for Bihar infrastructure projects
The proposed financing is equivalent to about $10.5 billion at current exchange rates, the company said
 "Hudco to provide up to ₹1 trillion loan for Bihar infrastructure projects")
India taxes crypto, but RBI still wants distance. Can both coexist?
Crypto is taxed, tracked and traded in India. But the RBI still refuses to recognise it as an asset class. Can this uneasy arrangement endure?
 "India taxes crypto, but RBI still wants distance. Can both coexist?")
Govt clears ₹52K cr military purchase proposals for missiles, air defence
The ministry said these platforms would support persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, while also enabling telecommunications and remote sensing functions
 "Govt clears ₹52K cr military purchase proposals for missiles, air defence")
India among lowest-cost solar markets, beats China on PV power cost: IRENA
India's utility-scale solar power cost stood at $35 per MWh in 2025, below China's $36 and the global average of $44, according to IRENA
 "India among lowest-cost solar markets, beats China on PV power cost: IRENA")
US proposes stricter EB-5 investor visa rules: What applicants should know
Investment threshold may rise to $1.4 million for some projects as US plans tighter EB-5 oversight and compliance rules
 "US proposes stricter EB-5 investor visa rules: What applicants should know")