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UK to immunise adults first before sharing COVID-19 vaccines with other co
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
London [UK], March 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK government will not be sharing surplus COVID-19 vaccines with other counties until all its adult population have been offered the jab, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesperson said on Monday, playing down recent media reports that the United Kin
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Philippines imposes lockdown over Easter due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], March 29 (ANI): More than 25 million people in the Philippines, a Catholic majority country, will not be celebrating Easter as normal this year as a strict lockdown has been imposed in the capital and nearby provinces.
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The ship isn't moving in Suez Canal, but social media memes are
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): Amid continuing efforts to dislodge container ship "Ever Given" wedged in the Suez Canal -- blocking one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes -- social media has been flooded with memes, making the most of the trade blockade, costing millions wit
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Burglars hit Beyonce's storage units, USD 1 million goods stolen
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 27 (ANI): American pop star Beyonce's storage units were broken into by burglars who made the theft of more than USD 1 million worth of valuables, on Saturday (local time).
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Go healthy and sustainable with Holi gifting!
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 27 (ANI/Fittr): Holi, the vibrant festival, spreads million colours in the sky amidst fun, food, and our loved ones. Although the pandemic has confined us to our homes, there are still several ways to make it a special and joyous occasion for our friends and family.
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$300 million from GCF to support ADB's first green recovery plan in SE Asi
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], Mar 27 (ANI): South Korea-based Green Climate Fund (GCF) has allocated 300 million dollars to support Asian Development Bank's (ADB's) efforts to help southeast Asia shape a climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable economic recovery from the coronavirus diseas
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EU leaders squabble over vaccine supplies, AstraZeneca shortfalls
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 26 (ANI): European Union leaders on Thursday met at a virtual summit designed to push AstraZeneca to speed up its deliveries of tens of millions of Covid-19 vaccines bound for the bloc.
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Steven Spielberg to donate USD 2M to non-profits fighting for racial, econ
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 26 (ANI): American filmmaker Steven Spielberg who was selected for the Genesis Prize, an honour referred to as the 'Jewish Nobel', in February -- announced on Friday that in partnership with the Genesis Prize Foundation, the USD 1 million award he received will be dole
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Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation grants a 3M euros loan to Pahal in favo
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], March 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): With about 190 million adults without a bank account, India has -after China- the second-largest unbanked population in the world (World Bank). The microfinance sector has become a key instrument to fight financial exclusion in
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Sportz Village Schools' 11th Annual Health Survey highlights the impact th
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 26 (ANI/NewsVoir): The previous year has been extremely challenging with the shutdown imposed by the pandemic. While this has affected society, it has been especially disruptive for children. More than 320 million children in India were affected by school
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Offline-to-online merchant platform 'DotPe' secures USD 27.5 million serie
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], March 26 (ANI/PRNewswire): Gurgaon-based offline-to-online commerce platform, DotPe, announced today that it has secured USD 27.5 million in Series A funding, making it the first O2O company in India to receive such a substantial amount within a year of launch.
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Actor Avneet Kaur takes her digital game to the next level!
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI/Mediawire): With her acting prowess, sizzling dance moves and stunning style statements, actor Avneet Kaur has been winning her way into the hearts of millions.
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