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US expresses concerns over "electoral abuse and violence" in lead-up to Pa
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Donald Lu, the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian affairs, said President Joe Biden's administration identified a series of "irregularities" in the conduct of the February 8 elections.
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WEConnect International summit on empowering inclusion and advancing susta
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 19: WEConnect International, with support from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, organized a series of events in India on "Empowering Inclusion-Advancing Sustainable Value Chains Summits". The Summits were held in New Delhi, Hy
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EAM Jaishankar engages with Central Asian Youth Delegation, highlights Ind
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"Interacted with youth Delegation from Central Asian countries on an India immersion visit. Happy to hear their impressions on India's blend of technology and tradition. Was particularly pleased to hear their experiences in Hindi, EAM Jaishankar tweets on X."
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100 member youth delegation from Central Asian countries visits India
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A 100-member youth delegation from five Central Asian countries is on a visit to India from March 5 to 13, where youth leaders from across Central Asia will have the opportunity to see India's growth themselves.
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Rights group to hold event in London highlighting atrocities on Uyghur wom
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Internationally acclaimed social organisations like the Rene Cassin Foundation and the Faith and Violence Against Women and Girls (FVAWG) Coalition will organize an event on March 4 in London highlighting the persecution of Uyghur women, a combined press statement released by the social orga
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Report reveals tactics employed by China for infiltration in Central Asia
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Centre for Uyghur Studies (CUS), an institute that combines academic research and human rights advocacy and is focused on Uyghur-related studies and activities, released a report on Thursday highlighting the effects and tactics employed by China to infiltrate Central Asia.
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Kazakhstan: Second Annual Astana International Forum in June to focus on c
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Central Asia's leading international conference, the Astana International Forum (AIF), will take place under the aegis of the Kazakhstan President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on June 13-14 in Astana, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in India, stated in a press release.
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India sends 40,000 litres of Malathion to Afghanistan to combat locust thr
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Malathion, known for its efficacy in arid regions and minimal water usage, is considered a crucial tool in locust control. The aid not only addresses the immediate threat in Afghanistan but also serves to prevent the spread of locusts to neighboring Central Asian countries.
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S&P Global Commodity insights: Russian crude demand in India holds fir
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Analysis from S&P Global Commodity Insights indicates that while Indian refineries have moderated their appetite for Russian crude in recent months compared to the first half of 2023, Russia maintains its position as the top supplier, contributing over 35 per cent of India's total crude
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Kazakhstan bags leading position in GDP growth among Central Asian countri
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Kazakhstan has bagged a leading position in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) among the Central Asian countries and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Finprom financial and business analytical service reported, according to the Astana Times.
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Regional cooperation strengthens Central Asia's socio-economic fabric: Wor
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the World Bank, embracing a forward-looking strategy, the Bank is intensifying its regional approach, promoting cross-border cooperation, dialogues, and knowledge exchange, with a particular focus on vital sectors such as energy, water, transportation, and healthcare.
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Kazakhstan joins "Global Methane Pledge"
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Central Asia's largest oil producer and a major gas producer Kazakhstan joined the "Global Methane Pledge", a voluntary agreement to cut methane emissions by 30 per cent by 2030, during this year's COP28 event in Dubai, as per a release issued by the Embassy of Kazakhstan.
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