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ECW calls on Taliban authorities in Kabul to allow girls to return to educ
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
After the Taliban ordered an indefinite ban on university education for Afghan girls, several humanitarian organizations, including Education Cannot Wait (ECW), a United Nations global, billion-dollar fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises called the Taliban authorities in K
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Uttarkhand governor approves 'anti-conversion' Bill
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Governor Lt. Gen (Retd) Gurmit Singh on Friday approved the Anti-Conversion Amendment Bill passed by the state Legislative Assembly in November this year, said Mahesh Chand Koshiwa, the additional secretary of the state Law department.
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Andhra Pradesh: Electricity supply to R&B offices stopped for non-paym
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Electricity supply to R&B offices in Nujiveedu in NTR district, Andhra Pradesh was stopped by the electricity department on Friday over the pending dues of around Rs 96,000.
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US House passes USD 1.7 trillion spending Bill for Ukraine
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
A USD 1.7 trillion spending Bill to provide more aid to a devastated Ukraine was cleared by the House on Friday (local time), as lawmakers race to finish their work for the year and avoid a partial government shutdown, reported CNN.
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US President Joe Biden signs USD 858 billion defence authorization bill
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Biden said the Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support the country's national defence, foreign affairs, and homeland security.
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Nine bills passed by Parliament in winter session
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
In the 13 sittings held since the winter session began on December 7, nine bills were introduced on Lok Sabha. While Lok Sabha passed seven bill, nine were passed by Rajya Sabha.
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India's forex reserves dip after rising for five straight weeks
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Breaking the trend of the fifth consecutive week of rising foreign exchange reserves, they fell by USD 571 million to USD 563.499 billion in the week that ended on December 16, Reserve Bank of India's Bulletin Weekly Statistical Supplement data showed on Friday.
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IFC invests USD 400 mln in HDFC to support green housing finance
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Since 2010, IFC has invested over USD 1.7 billion in India's housing finance companies for on-lending to retail buyers and affordable and green housing developers.
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India on the Cusp of becoming the Global Capital of Hair Transplant
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI/NewsVoir): The medical tourism market is massive and growing rapidly. To put into perspective just how fast this industry is increasing, know that the market was estimated to be worth USD 11.56 billion in 2020, which increased to 13.98 billion in 2021, Cur
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Japan Cabinet approves 2023 draft budget at USD 862 billion with record de
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The growth of the defence budget is connected with the government's decision to ensure an increase in defence spending to 2 per cent of the country's gross domestic product by 2027, which is approximately 11 trillion yen per year.
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Billie Eilish shares 'Sultry Santa' look from 21st birthday bash
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The 'bad guy' singer recently took to Instagram to share some quirky snaps from her 21st birthday bash, dressed in a sultry outfit inspired by Santa's red-and-white attire.
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Scotland passes gender recognition reform bill, making easier to legally c
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The legislation, which garnered 86 votes in favour but 39 against on Thursday (Local Time), was voted through following a marathon week of parliamentary scrutiny.
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