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British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe makes official bid to buy Manchester Uni
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
With an estimated net worth of £9.8 billion, Ratcliffe is one of Britain's wealthiest people. He has articulated an interest in acquiring the club from the Glazer family, who disclosed in November that they are considering "strategic alternatives" such as outside investment or a sale.
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SBI raises Rs 97 billion through infrastructure bond
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to SBI, the fund proceeds will be utilized to enhance long-term resources for funding infrastructure and the affordable housing segment. The tenor of these bonds is 15 years.
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Our India portfolio with 200 activities has potential to unlock 37 bn USD
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Director of US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Enoh T Ebong on Wednesday revealed that the Indian portfolio, which consists of approximately 200 activities in energy transportation and digital infrastructure, has the potential to unlock USD 37 billion in financing.
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China's population fall for first time in 60 years: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the population fell from the previous year by some 850,000 people as it recorded to 1.411 billion in the year 2022.
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Gates Foundation pledges USD 8.3 bn for 2023 in fight against poverty, dis
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced that the foundation will spend worth USD 8.3 billion in 2023 in its continued efforts to fight poverty, disease, and inequity.
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'5th Indian Aerosols Expo 2023' To Be Held From 20 to 21 Feb at Pragati Ma
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI/PNN): The 5th edition of Indian Aerosols Expo - India's only trade show dedicated to the Aerosol spray industry - shall be held from 20th to 21st Feb 2023 at Hall 2, Pragati Maidan, Delhi. Held every two years, IAE is the only mainstream platform in India s
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Uganda walks out on USD 2.2 billion railway track deal with China, gives i
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ugandan government canceled 2.2 billion billion dollar project with China now giving it to a Turkish firm instead
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With increase in oil imports, Russia climbs to 4th position in India's top
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The merchandise imports from Russia increased from USD 6.58 billion in April-December 2021 to USD 32.88 billion in April-December 2022, which is an increase of 399.73 per cent, according to sources from the ministry of commerce and industry.
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India's overall exports fall 5.25 pc in Dec 2022; overall exports in Apr-D
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said India's overall December imports also dipped 1.95 per cent to USD 73.80 billion as against USD 75.27 billion in December 2021.
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Pakistan: Terrorists outmanoeuvre KP Police with night vision thermal scop
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A senior police official recently said the United States and NATO forces have left behind weapons worth Rs7 billion in Afghanistan, which are now feared to have reached the terroists.
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Nearly one billion served by healthcare facilities without reliable electr
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Access to electricity is critical for quality healthcare provision, from delivering babies to managing emergencies like heart attacks, or offering lifesaving immunization. Without reliable electricity in all healthcare facilities, Universal Health Coverage cannot be reached, the report notes
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India extends aid worth USD 3.9 billion to help Sri Lanka face of economic
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
India's EXIM bank and State bank of India, for the import of essential commodities, extended export credit facilities worth USD 1,500 million to Sri Lanka.
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