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Over USD 16 billion from partners push ADB's focus on climate action, sust
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s partners committed USD 16.4 billion in cofinancing in 2023, up by 44 per cent from the previous year.
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Rishi Sunak's wealth surges by 120 mn Pounds amid UK billionaire slowdown
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The latest annual Sunday Times Rich List revealed their wealth grew substantially despite the wider UK billionaire boom coming "to an end" in the face of tough economic conditions.
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Mobile Internet Adoption Accelerates Among Women in LMICs, but Further Act
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 17: More women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are using mobile internet than ever before, 1.5 billion (66 per cent ) in total. In 2023, an additional 120 million women connected to the internet via mobile. Mobile remains the primary - and often only - way people
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Higher gold imports widen trade deficit to five months high at USD 19.1 bi
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Despite strong gold demand in March, the market saw an unexpected downturn as jewellers stocked up for the Indian wedding season.
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Elon Musk set to launch Starlink satellite Internet in Indonesia
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The American tech billionaire will join Indonesian President Joko Widodo to launch the broadband services of the aerospace company's satellite network at the World Water Forum (WWF) in Bali, the country's Maritime Affairs and Investment Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said.
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Blinken announces new USD 2 billion military aid for Kyiv, but forbids its
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Biden administration will send further military aid worth USD 2 billion to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday (local time) as he concluded his two-day visit to Kyiv intended to underline Washington's support, the Washingt
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India registers record export at USD 778 billion in 2023-24
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
India registered record exports in the just concluded financial year 2023-24 at USD 778 billion, sources in the commerce ministry said. In 2022-23, the country exported goods and services combined at USD 776.3 billion.
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UAE: 'Jaywan' poised to generate savings of up to AED1 billion
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, Chairman of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), affirmed that the national domestic card scheme, Jaywan, is poised to generate substantial financial savings for numerous companies and retailers across the country, amounting to AED 1 billion compared to conventional cards su
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US President Biden increases tariffs on imports of electric vehicles, othe
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden has directed his Trade Representative to increase tariffs on USD 18 billion of imports from China, including semiconductors, solar cells, batteries, and critical minerals to 'protect' American workers and businesses, the White House said in a statement on Tuesday. Read More
Indian senior living market has the potential to grow 5x times from curren
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], May 14: The median age of the country is likely to gradually increase from about 29 to 38 by 2050. Similarly, the proportion of aged people (above 60 years) is likely to increase from about 11 per cent in 2024 to 21 per cent in 2050. At the global level, over the n
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CIMCON Software (India) Pvt. Ltd. Deploys Smart Infrastructure Solutions T
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 14: CIMCON Software (India) Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering AI-driven technology company specializing in smart infrastructure solutions, announces its exceptional performance for financial year ending March 31, 2024. The company achieved a remarkable doubling of its revenue co
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"If they can make 22 billionaires, we can make crores of lakhpatis": Rahul
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday took a jibe at PM Modi, saying if the "BJP can make 22 billionaires in the country, his party can make crores of lakhpatis".
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