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Afghanistan: Nearly 10 million children in desperate need of humanitarian
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], August 31 (ANI): There are nearly 10 million children in Afghanistan "in desperate need of humanitarian aid", said UNICEF Afghanistan Representative, Herve Ludovic De Lys, adding that these children are deprived of their right to a healthy and protected childhood.
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Godrej Locks introduces 'Godrej Value Co-creators Club' programme
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 30 (ANI/PRNewswire): Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business unit Godrej Locks & Architectural Fittings and Systems (GLAFS) has launched 'Godrej Value Co-creators Club' (GVCC), a first-of-its-kind init
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Genetic risk scores can aid accurate diagnosis of epilepsy: Study
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 30 (ANI): Although epilepsy is a relatively common condition, affecting approximately 1 per cent of individuals worldwide, it is often difficult to diagnose in clinical practice, and it is estimated that up to a quarter of all cases may be misdiagnosed initially. Epil
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Biden says Hurricane Ida likely to be immense, promises full federal aid
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 30 (ANI): US President Joe Biden has warned that Hurricane Ida will be a major life-threatening storm and has promised all the necessary federal assistance to the states that will be affected.
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Pakistan will play constructive role in Afghanistan, says Qureshi amid acc
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan] August 28 (ANI): With anti-Pakistan protests erupting across several countries against Islamabad's proxy role in assisting the Taliban, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday said that the country would continue to play a constructive role to support Afghanist
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Sitharaman inaugurates 11 developmental projects in Tripura, promises Rs 1
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], August 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday promised that an Externally Aided Project (EAP) worth Rs 1,300 crore aimed at improving the quality of life of tribal communities of Tripura would be approved within 10 days.
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Japan is allocating USD 13 billion for coronavirus protection measures
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan] August 27 (ANI/FENA): The Japanese government decided on Friday to allocate 13 billion US dollars from the fiscal reserve for 2021 for the additional procurement of coronavirus vaccines, as well as for the provision of medicines for patients.
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Punjab CM's aide invites 58 MLAs, 8 MPs for dinner
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], August 27 (ANI): A day after a section of Punjab Congress leaders showed resentment over Captain Amarinder Singh leading the party in the upcoming Assembly polls, the chief minister's trusted aide Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi invited 58 MLAs and eight MPs for dinner a
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India played pivotal role in development of Nepal's health sector, says mi
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 26 (ANI): India has played a pivotal role in the development of Nepal's health sector, state minister for health, Umesh Shrestha said as Nepal received 960 Litres Per Minute (LPM) medical oxygen in aid from India.
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World Bank pauses financial aid to Afghanistan: Spokesperson
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 25 (ANI/Sputnik): The World Bank is halting all financial assistance for projects to Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban assuming power in the country, a World Bank spokesperson said Wednesday.
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Five Punjab ministers demand action against Sidhu's aides
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], August 24 (ANI): A group of Punjab Congress ministers and MLAs on Tuesday accused two aides of Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu of "patently anti-national and pro-Pak comments" and called for strong action against them.
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Delhi HC asks authorities to decide on representation seeking aid for fami
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 24 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked authorities concerned to decide the representation seeking to extend the ex-gratia assistance to the family members of Indian citizens who died abroad due to Covid-19, as per law.
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