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Covid-19 to hit investments in construction-related projects: KPMG
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to reduce investment in India's construction-related projects in the range of 13 to 30 per cent which will have a significant impact on gross value added (GVA), according to an analysis by KPMG in India.
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World Bank approves USD 400 mn loan to help Afghanistan deal with COVID-19
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 8 (ANI): The World Bank on Friday approved a USD 400 million grant to help Afghanistan "sustain the pace of key economic and public finance reforms and support the country to manage current risks and uncertainties compounded by the COVID-19 crisis."
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Diamond markets reflect uncertain outlook
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] May 6 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Diamond trading was restricted in April due to the coronavirus pandemic and global lockdowns. Sentiment was weak, with dealers frustrated by the inability to resume business.
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Pakistan apex court's decision to hold elections in Gilgit Baltistan is il
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington/ Leeds, May 06 (ANI): Political activists from Gilgit Baltistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have termed the decision of the Pakistan Supreme Court to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and form an interim government there as illegal and unconstitutional.
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Mumbai prime residential market to fall by 5 pc this year: Knight Frank
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 5 (ANI): The prime residential market of Mumbai is expected to see a price fall of 5 per cent this year and 3 per cent in 2021, according to the latest prime global residential forecast by property consultancy Knight Frank released on Tuesday.
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Career-threatening eye injury failed to dent Reena Khokar's spirit to play
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 3 (ANI): Indian women's team midfielder Reena Khokar had a mishap during a gym session in April last year that could have ended her career but her will to fight the uncertainty made it possible for her to wear the India jersey again.
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Rotary Bangalore Midtown helps fight COVID-19
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 30 (ANI/NewsVoir): As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads uncertainty and hardship around the world, Rotary members and associates are innovating ways of caring for those affected, and showing that even at a distance, there are various ways to help.
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'Rest in peace Chintu uncle': Bollywood remembers Rishi Kapoor
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Bollywood actors on Thursday mourned the demise of legendary star Rishi Kapoor, extending their condolences to the family of the versatile actor, who left a mark in people's lives with his acting and lively nature.
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Ashwin's Yorkshire contract cancelled due to coronavirus-induced lockdown
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Yorkshire [UK], April 27 (ANI): With the growing uncertainty due to umpredictable coronavirus, the Yorkshire County Cricket Club on Monday announced that it has cancelled contract of three overseas players including the contract of Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
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Haryana CM urges Centre to end uncertainty around competitive exams, tells
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal has urged the Government of India to take quick steps to remove the prevailing uncertainty around dates of competitive examinations like Combined Defense Services, JEE, and NEET for admissions into NDA, engineering and med
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VC investment in India tumbled to just $2.2 billion in Q1 20
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): After a record-breaking six billion dollars in Q4 19, venture capital (VC) investment in India fell sharply to just 2.2 billion dollars in Q1 20 in part due to economic uncertainty, professional services firm KPMG said on Monday.
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UNCTAD predicts $3.4 trillion debt for developing countries amid COVID-19
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], April 25 (ANI): Developing countries' repayments on their public external debt alone will soar to between 2.6 trillion and 3.4 trillion USD in 2020 and 2021, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has said in a new report while calling for a glo
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