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India assumes leadership on world stage with G-20 Presidency: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
G-20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation representing around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 of the worldwide trade, and about two-thirds of the world population, according to Prime Minister's Office (PMO) release.
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97 pc Afghan population living below poverty line, under acute food short
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Afghanistan's economy has undergone a deep crisis, leading to acute food shortage and pushing 97 per cent of the country's population below the poverty line, the survey released by International Organization for Migration (IOM) in coordination with EU partnerships said.
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European Union adopts new legislation to strengthen cybersecurity
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Amid increased cyberattacks, European Union has adopted the new revised Network and Information Systems directive (NIS2) to strengthen the EU's cybersecurity work. These new rules are part of wider actions to build the EU's resilience against physical and digital risks.
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Australian parliament ratifies Free Trade Agreement with UK
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday said that the country's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Britain has passed through its parliament. The deal, which was earlier agreed upon by the UK Prime Minister in June was finally signed today in a virtual format by the UK Internat
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India-European Union sign 'Intent of Cooperation'
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
During the virtual ceremony, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), the Government of India and the European Commission signed the Intent of Cooperation which is aimed at establishing collaboration on HPC applications using Indian and European Supercomputers in the areas of Bio molecula
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UN voices concern over reports of further curbs on Afghan women
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Last week, the Taliban prohibited Afghan women from visiting all public parks in the country. Taliban spokesperson said they have also banned women's public bathhouses as they are contrary to the sharia law.
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US to invest over USD 15 million in India's health infrastructure
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Through USD 15 million, the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will support the expansion of a chain of eye clinics for conducting corrective surgery for underserved individuals and an India-based social enterprise that manufactures affordable women's hygiene products. Read More
Partnership for Global Infrastructure, Investment to help developing count
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
This was launched to accelerate investment in quality infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries around the world and strengthen the global economy.
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EU condemns Taliban ban on women from public parks and gyms
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The EU called on the Taliban to honour obligations under international law, in particular human rights, refugee and humanitarian law, and to ensure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of all the Afghan population.
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EU imposes fresh sanctions on Iran over protest crackdown
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The death of the 22-year-old Iranian woman made international headlines in October and triggered fierce protests across Iran, killing scores of people.
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EU opens talks with Pakistan on migrant smuggling, repatriation
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson traveled to Islamabad over the weekend to spearhead efforts to end, due to security concerns, unchecked migration to the EU.
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India, Romania discuss bilateral ties, Quad, Ukraine conflict and more
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
In the Foreign office consultations, India and Romania talked about regional and global issues, including developments in the Indo-Pacific, Quad, India's neighbourhood and European Union.
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