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World Bank supports Bangladesh farmers vulnerable to climate change
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Bangladesh and the World Bank have signed a 120 million US dollars financing agreement to help improve the irrigated agricultural and fisheries production and increase the incomes of 170,000 poor people vulnerable to climate change.
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Security tightened in Delhi for Holi, Shab e-Barat festivals
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): In view of festivals of Holi and Shab e-Barat festival, the Delhi Police has tightened security around the areas of Jama Masjid and Delhi Gate to ensure safe celebrations.
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China to increase prices of gasoline, diesel
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], March 17 (ANI): China is going to increase the retail prices of gasoline and diesel starting Friday, Xinhua reported citing the country's top economic planner.
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Exposure to phthalates may increase children's cancer risk, reveals study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Burlington [US], March 17 (ANI): According to research led by the University of Vermont Cancer Center, has linked phthalates, commonly called the 'everywhere chemical' to a higher incidence of specific childhood cancers.
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CRPF increases ex gratia to kin of personnel killed in action to Rs 30 lak
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): The ex gratia given to kin of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, who die in the line of duty, has been increased from Rs 20 lakhs to Rs 30 lakhs, said Director General (DG) of CRPF Kuldiep Singh on Thursday.
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Mineral output grows by 14.2 per cent in April-January 2021-22
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): India's mineral production increased by 14.2 per cent year-on-year during the April-January 2021-22 period led by strong growth in output of magnesite, lignite, bauxite, gold, coal, and natural gas, the government data showed on Thursday.
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High triglycerides may increase risk of second stroke, suggests study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Minneapolis [US], March 17 (ANI): A new study led by the American Academy of Neurology has found that people with atherothrombotic stroke who also have higher levels of triglycerides may have a higher risk of having another stroke or other cardiovascular problems one year later, compared to
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South Korea: Overseas travel demand picking up again; 'Inquiries about hon
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], March 17 (ANI/Global Economic): As the Korean government will lift the mandatory self-quarantine measure for fully vaccinated residents from March 21, demand for overseas travel is expected to recover.
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Number of people injured by earthquake in Japan rises to 126, two persons
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], March 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of people, who were injured by a powerful earthquake in Japan, has increased to 92 while the death toll stands at two people, the NHK broadcaster reported on Thursday.
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Taliban unlikely to take actions to constrain Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 17 (ANI): After the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban last August, it was believed that the new regime would not allow the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to use Afghan soil to attack Pakistan, however, the cross-border terrorism increased in the area.
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China trying to grow its military and economic presence in Latin America
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 17 (ANI): Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the resulting tensions between Russia and the US, Chinese attempts to increase their presence in Latin America both militarily and economically is an emerging cause for concern, an article in the Foreign Policy Maga
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Delhi HC raises concerns over lack of 'quality, affordable' medical colleg
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New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said the lack of medical institutions providing quality and affordable education often compel aspiring students to pursue their studies abroad. The observation came while hearing the matter of a medical institute seeking an
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