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ADB signs $126.4 million loan agreement to promote sustainable tourism in Uttarakhand

India, Sept. 11 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India yesterday signed a $126.42 million loan agreement to promote rural development through sustainable and climate-resilient... Read More


Acting FM holds phone talks with Cambodian Deputy PM, FM

Hanoi, Sept. 11 -- Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on September 11 held phone talks with Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperat... Read More


Floods, heatwaves, and disease drive urgency for resilience in Indian cities

Bengaluru, Sept. 11 -- Indian cities are increasingly vulnerable to climate-related disasters such as extreme heat, flooding, and disease outbreaks. Addressing the Mint Sustainability Summit in New D... Read More


Vietnamese Deputy PM Le Thanh Long meets with Japanese officials

Tokyo, Sept. 11 -- Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long held meetings with Japanese officials on September 11 as part of his working trip to Japan and attendance at Vietnam National Day at World EXPO O... Read More


Prestige Hospitality plans to launch Rs.2,700- crore IPO in October

Bengaluru, Sept. 11 -- Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd plans to launch its Rs.2,700 crore maiden public offer in October, according to two people familiar with the matter, as it joins the league of ... Read More


Modi meets Ramgoolam in Varanasi, announces India-Mauritius Special Economic Package

India, Sept. 11 -- Indian PM Narendra Modi met Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, when he described the two nations as a family. "India and Mau... Read More


Funds meant for another project diverted to rebuild Haibowal road, alleges Congress leader

Ludhiana, Sept. 11 -- A fresh controversy erupted on Wednesday during the "re-inauguration" of road construction work from Haibowal main bridge to Bhuri Wala Gurdwara, as locals and Congress leader Gu... Read More


IFC invests in JBM Auto's electric mobility unit, Eversource-backed GreenCell

New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- International Financial Corporation (IFC), the private-sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, said Thursday it is investing a total of $137 million (about Rs 1,211 crore... Read More


Panvel tahsildar suspended for granting land permissions illegally

India, Sept. 11 -- In a firm move against administrative malpractice, Panvel tahsildar Vijay Patil was suspended last week for 'deliberate and inexcusable negligence' in granting permission for a 112-... Read More


Businessman Mithu held in health sector graft:ACC

Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- Motazzarul Islam Mithu, known as a central figure in health sector corruption during the Awami League government, has been taken to court following his arrest. Detectives from the ... Read More