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Mexico on brink of water crisis: "Day zero" looms amid declining reserves
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Mexico City, one of the world's biggest cities, with a population nearing 22 million, is on the brink of a severe water crisis due to a combination of factors, including geographic challenges, rapid urbanisation, and ageing infrastructure worsened by the effects of climate change.
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Nepal rolls out national campaign to vaccinate 5.7 million children agains
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Nepal has started a vaccination drive to immunize about 5.7 million children between nine months to 15 years of age with an aim to eliminate measles and rubella.
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European Commission invests over 233 million euros in strategic environmen
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
These strategic projects are expected to mobilise substantial additional funds from other EU sources, including agricultural, structural, regional and research funds, as well as from national governments and private sector investment.
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Vale charts course for iron ore dominance, unveils production targets and
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In a recent announcement by CEO Eduardo Bartolomeo, the Brazilian miner outlined its plans to ramp up annual iron ore production to a staggering 340-360 million metric tons by 2026, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights (GCI).
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Polygon Killer token Retik Finance (RETIK) Presale SOLD OUT with months to
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 24: In the landscape of cryptocurrency investment, innovations and disruptions emerge at a dizzying pace, reshaping the landscape of decentralised finance (DeFi) and pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the blockchain. One such project that has captured th
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To strengthen the economic role of women in India, Proparco supports Light
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/ Paris [France], February 24: To strengthen its gender impact in India, Proparco has committed US$15 million to the fund. Proparco will be the first investor to sign a memorandum of understanding with Lighthouse, confirming its alignment with the principles of th
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"Over 250 million people lifted out of multidimensional poverty...": Harde
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Highlighting the remarkable progress made by India in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the last decade, Union Minister Hardeep Singh on Friday said that over 250 million people have been lifted out of multidimensional poverty, a testament to the nation's commitment to inclus
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ADB approves USD 23 million loan to catalyze fintech development in Gujara
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to ADB, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT), a state-owned enterprise, serves as a cornerstone for nurturing fintech ecosystems and financial services within India.
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Envoy Garcetti meets US top official Rena Bitter, thanks her for fostering
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti lauded US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Rena Bitter and India's consular team for a 75 per cent reduction in visitor visa wait times and for issuing over 1 million visas.
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Saudi Arabia eyes 7.5 mn Indian visitors by 2030, offers 96-hour free visa
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Witnessing increasing demand for travel from India to Saudi Arabia for spiritual and leisure purposes, Riyadh aims to attract 7.5 million Indian visitors by 2030, as articulated by Alhasan Aldabbagh, President - Asia Pacific, Saudi Tourism Authority, during the prominent SATTE 2024 travel
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Taiwan Based Taisys to Invest USD 100 Million in Indian Semiconductor Desi
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 22: Taisys, headquartered in Taiwan is strategizing a USD 100 million investment in its Indian Subsidiary to spearhead crucial chip design initiatives aimed at advancing the automotive industry. Taisys India is a leading technology company pioneering c
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Congress claims Skill India Mission falls short, says perishing future of
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In a post on X, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the mission, launched in 2015 with the ambitious target of training 40 crore (400 million) people by 2022, has only managed to train a meagre 3.5% as of December 2023.
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