Today Short News On The Web 29 July

 

29 July 2026 - Today Short News

 

Markets:

- Sensex jumps over 700 points, Nifty surges today as Asian markets rebound ahead of US Fed decision. Market opened positive 

 

National:

- PM Modi announces High-Powered Exam Reforms Task Force led by Nandan Nilekani to make exams more transparent and tech-driven

- MSME Development Amendment Bill 2026 introduced in Rajya Sabha to improve cash flows

- Parliament Today: Amit Shah to introduce Registration of Births and Deaths Bill, Rahul Gandhi to speak on anti-paper leak bill

 

Economy:

- India's industrial output grew strong at 7.3% in June, driven by manufacturing

- Goldman Sachs: Gen-AI could boost India's productivity by 0.4% annually over next decade

Sports:

- Cricket: BCCI announces 15-member Test squad for Sri Lanka series - Shubman Gill named captain, KL Rahul vice-captain 

- Amit Shah congratulates Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur for winning silver at 2026 Commonwealth Games

World in brief:

- Iran rules out Omani proposal on Strait of Hormuz, Trump-Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal, US bans new Chinese humanoid robots.

📰 Today's Short News (29 July 2026) 

• 🇮🇳 India: Major national, business, and policy developments remain in focus as Parliament's monsoon session continues. (The Economic Times) 

• 🌍 Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing growing domestic criticism despite continued international diplomatic support. (The Guardian) 

• 🇺🇸 US Markets: Investors are watching corporate earnings, economic data, and interest-rate expectations for market direction. (The Economic Times) 

• 🛢️ Oil: Crude oil prices remain sensitive to Middle East developments and global supply expectations. (The Economic Times) 

• ⚽ Sports: Pre-season football and international sporting events continue to dominate sports headlines. (Managing Madrid) 

• 🎬 Entertainment: New movie releases, celebrity updates, and streaming announcements remain among today's trending entertainment stories. (The Economic Times)

Top 10 World News

Top 10 World News - July 29, 2026

1. Iran rejects Oman mediation: Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions

2. Japan mall disaster: After quake came blast - inside Japan's shopping mall disaster being investigated

3. Europe heatwave: Fire crews keep blazes near Bordeaux under control as heatwave picks up in France

4. Russia vs Telegram: Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

5. Iran-China arms: Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say

6. Ukraine war - Russia hit: Drones attack industrial sites in Russia's Ryazan, Wildberries warehouse evacuated

7. Taiwan Strait tension: Taiwan detected 8 PLA aircraft and 7 naval vessels near island on July 29, 6 sorties crossed median line

8. NATO alert: Turkey sends F-16 fighter jets to NATO's front line near Russia

9. Guatemala tragedy: US-deported man and wife found murdered in Guatemala with baby alive beside them

10. Markets: Stocks mixed, oil and Treasury yields drop on Iran-US pause hopes