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Melting glaciers of Tibetan plateau may impact regional security in South
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Melting glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau can result in excess water in some places and shortages in others, says a report in Hamrakura, adding that the melting of glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau could impact regional security.
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Tata Open Maharashtra: Organisers confident of keeping tournament in Pune
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
India's biggest tennis tournament is being conducted by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association with the Government of Maharashtra for the fifth year in Pune with the initial 5-year hosting contract ending this year.
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India will have to invest significant share of its GDP to improve rural ro
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The IMF in a book -- South Asia's Path to Resilient Growth -- said gradually raising rural access to 90 per cent by 2030 would require about 2.4 million additional km of all-weather roads which is an increase of 39 per cent in road length.
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Policies need to create congenial climate for attracting new private inves
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Speaking on raising productivity during a conference held by the International Monetary Fund, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said while sustained and broad-based economic recovery remains the current policy focus, it is necessary to undertake deep structural reforms
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Financial inclusion appears to be positively correlated with per capita in
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The IMF's book -- South Asia's Path to Resilient Growth -- launched on Friday said financial inclusion is a multidimensional concept, with implications for growth and financial and economic stability. "Staff research has shown potentially significant growth benefits from financial inclusion,
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Tata Open Maharashtra: Indian duo Balaji-Jeevan shock no. 2 seed to storm
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The ongoing edition of South Asia's only ATP 250 event is being conducted by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association with the Government of Maharashtra for the fifth year in Pune.
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Goodyear Lubricants Releases New Engine Oil Products in India
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI/GPRC): Furthering its endeavor to innovate and redefine the automotive lubricants product segment, Assurance Intl Limited, under the official licensing collaboration with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has unveiled its new range of lubricants oil an
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South Asian region contributes 15% to global growth, led by India and Bang
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Governor was speaking at a conference, organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Friday. He was talking along the lines of the South Asian region's macroeconomic challenges and policy priorities. The governor also said, "The priority for South Asian region, including Indi
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Amid shrinking domestic market, startups in Japan look overseas
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Not only the startups, but the Japanese Government too is looking to spread its economic footprints in South Asia. India has become one of the favourite destinations owing to a shared common heritage of Buddhist ideals and a strong people-to-people bond that goes beyond economic alliances.
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ADB, India sign USD 300 million loan to improve connectivity in Assam
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and Nilaya Mitash, Officer-in-Charge, India Resident Mission, ADB, have signed the agreement of the Assam South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Corridor Connectivity Improvement p
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Energy transition strategies in India, China: Contest for hegemony on Brah
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The interlinkages between the energy transition and the contest for political power are particularly visible in South Asia, especially between India and China.
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Bride trafficking rackets targetting South Asian women being run in China:
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Though human trafficking takes place in various parts of the world, there are certain factors specific to China that facilitate the thriving of this industry.
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