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US raises concerns over China's upstream dams on Mekong river basin
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 1 (ANI): Raising concerns over the dipping water-levels of the Mekong River and upstream dams in China, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Ambassador Atul Keshap points out that upstream dams in China that exacerbate drough
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Sensex gains 750 points, auto and metal stocks surge
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 1 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded firm on Monday due to upbeat sentiment in global markets and India getting technically out of recession with Q3 GDP data showing 0.4 per cent growth.
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No issue in Co-WIN portal, 'walk-in systems' to be streamlined further, sa
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): As the second phase of the Covid-19 vaccination drive began across the country on Monday, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan pointed out that the next few days the "walk-in system" for people will be further streamlined in states to ensure smooth functio
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SBI reduces home loan interest rates to 6.7 pc
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 1 (ANI): State Bank of India (SBI) has sweetened its offers on home loans by reducing interest concession of up to 70 basis points with interest rates starting from 6.7 per cent.
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Ind vs Eng: If fourth Test's wicket is same, ICC should dock points, says
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI): Former England spinner Monty Panesar on Sunday said that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad did not deserve the Test match as it ended inside two days and added that the International Cricket Council should dock India's points if the pitch is simi
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Study links poor quality carbohydrates rich diet to heart attacks, death r
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 27 (ANI): While a balanced diet with an adequate amount of carbohydrates, fats, and sugar is advised to keep diseases at bay, a recent study has pointed out that consuming a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates has many ill effects ranging from a higher risk of h
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War and Peace: Ceasefire at the LoC
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Glasgow [UK], February 27 (ANI): After four days of deliberation during the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting held virtually in the French capital of Paris a decision regarding Pakistan's status was taken. Pakistan has to remain in the Greylist until it complies with all the 27 poin
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Sitharaman chairs meeting to discuss post-budget action points for infra r
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with CEO of NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant and secretaries of 22 infrastructure ministries and departments to discuss post-budget action points for infrastructure roadmap ahead, in
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Sensex nosedives 1,939 points amid weak global cues and rising bond yields
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb 26 (ANI): A broad-based sell-off in equities and weak global cues amid rising bond yields played a Black Friday for Indian stock markets.
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ISL 7: Been a good season, we are where we set out to be, says Hyderabad F
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Hyderabad FC had finished at the bottom of the points table in the Indian Super League (ISL) last season, but the side has managed to change their fortunes around this season as they are in with a chance to qualify for the semi-finals in the ongoing s
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Broader de-escalation of troops once disengagement is completed at all fri
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi lasted for 75 minutes. The two Foreign Ministers discussed the situation along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and also issues related to overall India-China
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Pakistan remains on FATF 'grey list' till June, asked to address 'strategi
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Paris [France], February 25 (ANI): Global terror financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Thursday retained Pakistan on its "grey list" till June after concluding that Islamabad failed to address its strategically important deficiencies, to fully implement the 27 point actio
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