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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets World Bank Chief Ajay Banga at Davo
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Taking it social media platform X, Fadnavis said, "Our discussion focused on strategies to unlock the potential of a green industrial corridor in Maharashtra to attract global investment, along with initiatives to digitise MSMEs to enhance competitiveness and drive export growth." "Our conti
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WEF Davos 2026: Indian envoy Mridul Kumar meets World Bank President Ajay
Updated : 2 months ago IST
India's Ambassador to Switzerland Mridul Kumar met World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at Zurich Airport as he arrived for WEF Davos 2026. The mission said they briefly discussed India's development priorities and World Bank partnership, ahead of India's strong political and corporate p
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Assam CM Sarma leaves for Davos to take part in World Economic Forum Annua
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday headed for Davos in Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, 2026, scheduled from January 19 to 23.
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"How long will Modi govt live in denial?": Jairam Ramesh flags World Bank
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday took a jibe at the Centre, citing the World Bank's report, which expresses concern over air pollution in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan foothills.
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World Bank approves $286 million loan to improve quality healthcare in Ben
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The World Bank has approved financing for a program to improve the quality of life and life expectancy in West Bengal through wider, more equitable access to quality healthcare.
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Gender-disaggregated data is next big step for women's financial inclusion
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Ajayan acknowledged the government's efforts in placing women at the centre of policy design through initiatives such as Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra loans and DBT-linked welfare schemes. However, she stressed that the next big leap must come from gender-disaggregated data, especially in financial
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Tajikistan
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Tajikistan on Wednesday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
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Candi Solar Secures USD 58.5 Million from International Finance Corporatio
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15: Candi Solar, a leading clean energy company specialising in distributed solar solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses, has secured USD 58.5 million in funding led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World
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World Bank approves $600 million programs to promote clean air in Haryana,
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Uttar Pradesh program has a final maturity of 10 years including a grace period of two years, and the Haryana program has a final maturity of 23.5 years including a grace period of six years.
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Fraud worth PKR 106 million found in KP education sector: Report
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A high-level inquiry by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education Department has unearthed a massive Pakistani currency (PKR) 106.04 million fraud in a World Bank-funded education project, revealing shocking lapses, collusion, and institutional negligence within the provincia
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Vrutti Partners with HSBC India to Launch 'FPO Shakti', a Financing Facili
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 4: Vrutti, part of the Catalyst Platform, announced the launch of the FPO Shakti, a Financing Facility. It is a blended, stage-based financing model designed to help Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs) access the right capital at the right time. Supported by HSBC
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Sri Lanka thanks India, urges visitors to help island rebuild after Cyclon
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sri Lanka's High Commissioner thanked India for its fast help after Cyclone Ditwah killed over 410 people and caused massive damage. She praised Operation Sagar Bandhu and urged Indians to keep visiting Sri Lanka to support recovery, while PM Modi assured continued assistance.
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