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ADB approves USD 788.8 million loan for Amaravati's development as green,
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a results-based loan worth USD 788.8 million to support the development of Amaravati as a green and smart capital city in Andhra Pradesh.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar honours young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavans
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar honoured Bihar's 13-year-old young cricketer "wonder boy" Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who created a sensation in the U-19 Asia Cup and is now preparing for the IPL.
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Gaza deadliest region for media professionals, China remains leading priso
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Thursday published a report, highlighting an alarming surge in violence against journalists, particularly in conflict zones like Gaza, which has become the deadliest region for media professionals. Meanwhile, China remains the leading prison for journal
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Diebold Nixdorf First to Implement Microsoft® Windows 11®on Live
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12: Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, today announced that it is the first ATM solution provider to deploy the Microsoft® Windows 11® IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 operating system in a live e
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ADB and NaBFID collaborate to address the funding gap of India's infrastru
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The initiative is designed to address the substantial funding gap in India's infrastructure sector. The collaboration also includes the provision of credit lines through ADB-facilitated private sector investments to support innovative projects that foster sustainable and inclusive growth acr
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Women's Junior Asia Cup: China edge out a 2-1 win over India to top Pool A
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
China defeated India 2-1 in a tightly contested third Pool A match at the Women's Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, according to a release from Hockey India.
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ADB approves USD 500 million for green infrastructure in India
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 500 million loan to support India's economic growth through the development of environmentally sustainable infrastructure.
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Pakistan faces shocking 850 per cent surge in gas prices as inflation soar
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed a staggering 850 per cent increase in gas prices over the past four months, with electricity tariffs also surging under the IMF program. Rising costs of essential commodities, including sugar and palm oil, further drive inflation. Meanwhile, t
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foundit Survey Highlights Key DEI Trends: 77 Percent of Job Seekers Value
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 11: As India continues to embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace, a recent survey by foundit, Asia's leading jobs and talent platform, reveals promising strides and areas ripe for growth. Conducted during Triumph -- a Virtual Career Fair for
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WHO calls for continued efforts against malaria in South-East Asia Region,
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
As per the World Malaria Report 2024, estimated malaria cases in the Region fell from 22.8 million in 2000 to 4 million in 2023 - a reduction of 82.4 per cent. The Region, home to a quarter of the world's population, accounted for 1.5 per cent global malaria cases in 2023. Estimated malaria
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Indian women's handball team aims to improve after finishing sixth in AWHC
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Members of the Indian women's handball team reflected on their heartbreaking loss against China and laid down their next target after their campaign in the Asian Women's Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 concluded on a bitter yet promising note.
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"Immense pride": PM Modi hails India contingent for historic performance i
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The 68-member Indian team, including 42 men and 26 women, captured an unprecedented 8 gold, 18 silver and 29 bronze medals to finish fifth among 21 countries, their best-ever performance in the quadrennial tournament since its inaugural edition in 1984.
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