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Auto sector weathers Ukraine crisis, pandemic; e-cars trump card for 2024
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Around the same time, the government had also taken up initiatives to promote the production of electric vehicles (EVs). One of the major drivers of the EV market in India is the government's push towards electric mobility. In October 2021, the government set a target of having 30 per cent o
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20 million people to face acute hunger by end of March 2023 in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in a report highlighted the economic and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan for the coming year as about 20 million people are at risk of facing acute hunger by the end of March 2023, TOLO news reported.
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Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar assures country 'will not default'
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ishaq Dar stressed that Pakistan was on the verge of default in 2013. However, their government was able to move the country out of the crisis by using "good economic steps."
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22,000 fans turn up to watch Lanka Premier League Final
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Jaffna Kings clinched their third consecutive title after pulling off a thrilling two-wicket victory over Colombo Stars in the summit clash at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Along with providing exceptional action on the field, the tournament also brought smiles to the f
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Year Ender 2022: All we know about Afghanistan, Taliban takeover, crisis t
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan on August 15 last year, the country has undergone a myriad of changes like barring girls from education, restriction on press, imposition of repressive policies which led to acute humanitarian crisis.
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Year Ender 2022: Imran Khan's ouster as Prime Minister led to political in
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
This year, Pakistan witnessed a political and constitutional crisis as opposition parties filed a no-confidence vote against then-PM Imran Khan in April.
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Ukraine wants to end war, says Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
During an interview with Associated Press, Kuleba said that Ukraine is seeking cooperation from the United Nations to hold the "peace summit" in February, which marks one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blames US for Ukraine crisis
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In an interview with Russian News Agency, TASS, Lavrov said, "The actions of the countries of the collective West and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is controlled by them, confirm the global nature of the Ukraine crisis. It is no longer a secret that victory over Russia "on the battlefield" is the
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ISL: This is a part of football, have to stay prepared to change plans, sa
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ferrando has had an overview of his squad during their injury crisis and has hinted at a change of plans ahead of their upcoming game against FC Goa in Matchweek 13 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.
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"Deeply alarmed": UNSC on Taliban's suspension of access to universities f
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday said that it is "deeply alarmed" by the reports that the Taliban have prohibited women and girls from attending universities, and it reiterated its serious concerns regarding the Taliban's decision to close all schools up to and includ
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Pakistan property up for sale in Washington gets three bids, Jewish group
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing economic crisis, Pakistan has received three bids for its property which was housed for sale in Washington. The building which once housed the Defence section of the country's embassy has received the highest bid by a Jewish group, Dawn reported citing diplomatic sources.
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Resurgence of TTP and fragile state of Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The grave terrorist threat confronting Pakistan is evident from the Bannu hostage crisis ( Dec 19-21) followed by the Islamabad suicide attack by two suicide bombers including a female at I-10/4 on Dec 23 in which one policeman was killed and six others injured.
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