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GVFL and Brinc Enter Strategic Partnership to Launch Multi-sector Startup
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 1: Brinc, a global venture accelerator with a focus on innovative technologies, and GVFL Limited (GVFL), one of the oldest sector-agnostic venture capital firms in the country, announced the launch of the A4X accelerator program. Designed to support startups acros
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Central Asian countries commit to the One Health Framework for Action: Wor
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Central Asian countries have committed to the One Health Framework for Action. The framework will help with three goals shared by the countries, including pandemic prevention and preparedness.
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Afghanistan: Special women's exhibition faces challenges amid restrictions
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Women from various provinces, including Helmand, Nimruz, Herat, and Nangarhar, showcase their products, but limited attendance by women only hinders sales.
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World Bank warns Israel-Gaza conflict may surge commodity prices
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 16: The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with its roots extending back over seven decades, continues to cast a long shadow across the Middle East. Recently, hostilities have intensified, with both sides experiencing significant casualties. On October 7,
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China lends over USD 21 billion more than previously thought to Pakistan:
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
AidData, a research institute at William and Mary University in the US, said that Pakistan's cumulative public debt exposure to China from 2000 to 2021 was USD 67.2 billion. The number surpassed the USD 46 billion recorded for the same period in the World Bank's International Debt Statistics
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Half of Afghanistan's population currently lives below poverty line: World
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
World Bank's top economists have said that half of Afghanistan's population currently lives below the poverty line, TOLO News reported.
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World Bank pledges USD 200 million to propel Himachal Pradesh's 'Green Sta
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to a press release by the World bank, the project will focus on increasing the share of renewable energy (RE) in the state's electricity generation, aligning with Himachal Pradesh's goal to add 10,000 megawatts of additional RE capacity.
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Cover story on Sheikh Hasina in Time magazine raises hackles in Bangladesh
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A cover story on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a recent edition of the Time magazine, titled 'Hard Power: Sheikh Hasina and the Fate of Democracy in Bangladesh', has drawn frowns from many back home.
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Transforming Europe's work landscape: A vision for inclusive growth and te
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The ever-evolving landscape of technology is altering the workforce across Europe, offering a powerful engine for both productivity and economic growth while also influencing equity within the labour market.
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Pakistan's debt substantially increased in PDM tenure: Report
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan's circular debt is said to have significantly expanded during the Pakistan Democratic Movement's (PDM) rule, ARY News reported.
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Odisha: From tragedy to triumph - Leading the World in disaster management
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Twenty-five years have passed since the devastating Super Cyclone wreaked havoc on Odisha, affecting 18 million people and causing over 10,000 tragic losses.
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World Bank-powered "Skill India Mission Operation", transforms lives and i
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to a report by the World Bank, the USD 250 million Skill India Mission Operation (SIMO) has been a game-changer, supporting initiatives aimed at rapidly upskilling the nation's youth, including those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
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