The decision is yet another major setback for the city's pro-democracy movement, which has been under pressure since Beijing's enactment of a national security law in 2020.
Biden also stated that he is looking forward to supporting Banga's efforts to transform the World Bank to reduce poverty and address global challenges including climate.
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana won the toss and elected to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Thursday.
Appreciating Banga for his past work, Harris tweeted, "Congratulations to Ajay Banga on his election as President of the World Bank. Ajay has been an incredible partner in our work in Central America, helping to deliver hope and opportunity on the ground. I look forward to our continued work
"Badminton legends Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei have been elected to the BWF Hall of Fame. They will be inducted at an official ceremony on 26 May 2023," Badminton World Federation (BWF) tweeted on Tuesday.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat first against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 1 (ANI/ATK): The Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), Kolkata Chapter hosted its 53rd Annual General Meeting and elected a new seven-member executive committee for 2023-2025.
Ahead of Karnataka assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said that based on the opinions of elected legislators and high command the party will elect the Congress's chief ministerial face.