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IRS alert: Missing bank info could delay your refund this tax season; here's what taxpayers should do

India, Feb. 2 -- The 2026 US tax season began last week, and the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to submit accurate banking information to avoid delays in receiving refunds. The IRS Taxpa... Read More


ADB Endorses New Framework to Empower Workforce and Attract Global Talent

India, Feb. 2 -- MANILA - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Directors endorsed a new Strategic Human Resource Framework designed to empower an agile, high-performing workforce to tackle the re... Read More


EAM Jaishankar begins US visit for critical minerals talks amid trade strains

India, Feb. 2 -- External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday began a visit to the US to attend a critical minerals ministerial meeting organised by Washington, with the trip being closely followe... Read More


Pakistan could 'bear losses' worth INR 2300 crore for T20 World Cup no-show against India: 'They have no backers at ICC'

India, Feb. 2 -- With less than two weeks to go for the marquee T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan, the deadlock between ICC and the PCB is expected to produce more fireworks after the two... Read More


World Bank Group Appoints Johan A. Mistiaen as New Country Manager for Niger

India, Feb. 2 -- In this role, Mr. Mistiaen will lead the World Bank Group's engagement in Niger-spanning the World Bank (IBRD and IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilater... Read More


Croatia and World Bank to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness and Resilience

India, Feb. 2 -- ZAGREB - Marko Primorac, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Anna Akhalkatsi, World Bank Division Director for the European Union (EU), signed an agreement for a project... Read More


Lebanon: World Bank Approves US$350 Million Financing for Social Protection, Economic Empowerment, and Digital Transformation

India, Feb. 2 -- "Lebanon is witnessing a fragile recovery. The World Bank's new financing package is designed to deliver broad, high-impact benefits across society by advancing social protection, eco... Read More


World Bank backs Peru's reforms to strengthen fiscal management and build a more productive, sustainable economy

India, Feb. 2 -- WASHINGTON - The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a new policy reform framework for Peru -the second in a two-part series- to back government reforms that strengthen... Read More


World Bank Supports a Stronger and More Resilient Health System in Botswana

India, Feb. 2 -- GABORONE - The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved the Botswana Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (HEPRR) Project, which will support the strengthe... Read More


World Bank Group and Qatar Fund for Development Partner to Promote Jobs, Reconstruction, and Recovery

India, Feb. 2 -- Doha - The World Bank Group (WBG) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the official opening of the World Bank Group's office in Doha, ... Read More