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EU to slap sanctions on Chinese officials over rights abuses in Xinjiang:
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 18 (ANI): European Union officials have approved sanctions on Chinese officials, who are accused of human rights abuses in Xinjiang province.
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US Senate confirms Katherine Tai as Biden's chief trade negotiator
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 18 (ANI): The US Senate on Wednesday (local time) unanimously approved the nomination of Katherine Tai as President Joe Biden's chief trade negotiator.
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Cabinet approves closure of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation o
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the closure of Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation of India Limited (HHEC) which is an undertaking of the Indian government and comes under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles.
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Cabinet approves revised cost estimates of comprehensive scheme for Arunac
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved the Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of a comprehensive scheme for strengthening 'Transmission and Distribution' in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim at an estimated cost of Rs. 9129.32 crore.
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Cabinet approves MoU between India, Maldives on cooperation in sports and
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was on Tuesday apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of India and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment of t
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China non-compliant with joint declaration on Hong Kong: UK
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], March 13 (ANI): The United Kingdom on Saturday said it considers China to be in a "state of ongoing non-compliance" with the Sino-British joint declaration after Beijing approved sweeping changes for tighter control over Hong Kong.
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IOC Session approves Olympic Agenda 2020+5 as strategic roadmap to 2025
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Lausanne [Switzerland], March 13 (ANI): After a lively debate, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) Session on Friday unanimously approved Olympic Agenda 2020+5 as the new strategic roadmap of the IOC and the Olympic Movement through to 2025.
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Students of classes 1 to 9 in Puducherry declared 'all pass'
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Puducherry [India], March 12 (ANI): Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday approved a proposal to declare as 'all pass' this academic year, students of classes 1 to 9 in the Union Territory.
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Despite international criticism, China approves resolution to overhaul Hon
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 11 (ANI): Despite fierce international condemnation, China's national legislature has approved a resolution to drastically overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system to ensure only 'patriots' can rule the city, a move which is feared to further smother opposition voices in
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US Senate approves bill to tighten controls on China-funded Confucius Inst
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Washington DC [US], March 11 (ANI): The US Senate had last week unanimously approved a bill that would increase oversight on Confucius Institutes, China-funded cultural centers that operate on university campuses in the country.
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MFI Spandana Sphoorty to buy Criss Financial for Rs 50 cr
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 11 (ANI): Micro-finance institution Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd on Thursday approved an investment of Rs 50 crore in equity share capital of its subsidiary Criss Financial Holdings Ltd (CFHL) in one or more tranches.
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US House approves USD 1.9 trillion Covid-19 Relief Bill
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 11 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the Senate-passed version of the USD 1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill, sending it to President Joe Biden's desk for signature. The House of Representatives voted 220-211 to pass the American Rescue Plan A
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