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08 Mar

World Bank approves USD 723 million support for Ukraine

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The World Bank approved a USD 723 million packages of loans and grants for Ukraine, providing government budget support amid the all-out conflict with Russia. The international lender approved a supplemental budget support package for Ukraine, called Financing of Recovery from Economic Emergency in Ukraine – or FREE Ukraine – for USD 489 million, the bank said in a statement. The fast-disbursing support will help the government provide critical services to Ukrainian people, including wages for hospital workers, pensions for the elderly, and social programs for the vulnerable, the bank statement said. The bank informed that the initial World Bank…

08 Mar

After folded-hands meeting with Mamata, Bengal Governer Dhankhar delivers speech in assembly

editor0 CommentsPoliticalJagdeep Dhankhar, Mamta banerjee

Unlike acrimonious comments made on one some other in current times, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a folded-hands meeting on Monday to reach an settlement to prevent "a constitutional crisis" in the kingdom legislative assembly. Governor Dhankhar used to be leaving the residence besides studying his tackle to West Bengal Legislative Assembly amid ruckus as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contributors shouted slogans in the house. The country assembly witnessed chaotic scenes with the MLAs belonging to the BJP elevating slogans at some point of Governor Dhankhar’s address and the ruling Trinamool Congress contributors…

08 Mar

Supreme Court may order probe into ‘fake’ Covid death cases

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The Supreme Court Monday expressed situation over pretend Covid loss of life certificates being issued by means of medical practitioner for ex-gratia compensation and found that it may order a probe into the issue.A bench of Justices M R Shah and B V Nagarathna additionally stated that there should be some time restrict for claims in search of compensation. “What is demanding is the fake certificate given by using doctors… It is a very serious thing", the bench observed. The top courtroom stated that there have to be some time limit, otherwise, the technique will go endlessly. "Please suggest how…

08 Mar

Indians Stock Up Cooking Oil, Fuel Fearing Shortages Amid Ukraine War

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Fearing a supply crunch in safe to eat oil amid the ongoing Russian military offensive in Ukraine, Indians are stocking up on the kitchen staple, while a consolidation in global crude prices would possibly on the spot the central government to raise fuel expenditures as the assembly elections conclude in the key states. A upward jostle of more than 20 per cent in the fit to be eaten oil costs in less than a month and the pretend viral messages on social media regarding its scarcity have induced panic buying in India, which takes care of over two-thirds of its…

07 Mar

PM Modi calls Vladimir Putin & Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation Russian Vladimir Putin and discussed the situation in Ukraine following the invasion of the Kremlin. PM Modi was briefed by Putin on the status of negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian teams, said government sources. "PM Modi stressed the importance of safe evacuation of Indian citizens from Sumy at the earliest. President Putin assured Prime Minister Modi of all possible cooperation in their safe evacuation," ANI sources added Earlier, PM Modi also spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and appreciated the continuing direct dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv. "PM Modi…

07 Mar

61 MBBS students reach home in Jammu from Ukraine

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Sixty one MBBS students have reached home in the Jammu division from the war torn Ukraine and parents are waiting for safe return of 29 others. Deputy commissioner, Jammu, Anshul Garg said that 37 residents and students from Jammu district have returned safely and 21 others are in Transit while 2 are still in Ukraine. The students, Jasleen Kour and Osheen Sharma along with other students are in transit towards borders of adjoining countries and are expected to reach home soon. During his visit to residence of the twin students at Channi Himmat and Paloura, the Divisional Commissioner interacted with…

07 Mar

Over 1 mn refugees leave Ukraine for Poland

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Since Russia’s war began 12 days ago, the number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the country to neighbouring Poland has exceeded one million, the Polish Border Guard said. “Today at 8 p.m. the number of people who fled from Ukraine to Poland exceeded one million. This is a million human tragedies, a million people banished from their homes by the war,” the Border Guard said in a tweet late Sunday night. On Sunday, UN High High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said over 1.5 million people had fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries since Russia’s military invasion began on February 24. The…

07 Mar

India win third gold of Cairo Shooting World Cup

editor0 CommentsSportsEsha Singh, ISSF, Rahi Sarnobat, Rhythm Sangwan

The Indians named Rahi Sarnobat, Esha Singh and Rhythm Sangwan won gold medal in the women's 25m pistol team event on the day of the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup Rifle/Pistol competition held on Sunday. The Indian team registered a 17-13 win over Singapore in a thrilling match-up to claim the country's third gold of the tournament. The Indian trio had made it after overcoming the second qualification stage on Saturday. Esha won the second gold and third medal of the World Cup, as she had earlier won a yellow medal in the women's 10m air pistol team event…

07 Mar

NIESBUD signs a MoU with Ministry of Rural Development

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An organisation under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Rural Development to develop a sustainable model for promoting entrepreneurship at the grass roots by initiating the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP). It will enable the rural community by helping them set up their trades and provide complete support till they are stabilized. Rural entrepreneurs will be able to access banking systems for receiving financial support for starting their enterprises, including support from MUDRA bank. The beneficiaries of the project are…

07 Mar

Indian women prefer snacking on almonds

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According to a recent survey conducted between 7th to 22nd December by a research consulting firm YouGov, 72% of women in India find healthy dietary changes as an important step for beautiful looking skin. The quantitative survey aimed to assess the correlation between beauty and snacking, and understand women’s snacking patterns for beauty benefits. It was conducted amongst a sample size of 3,959 women. 80% of women in India are of the opinion that beauty shines through by being healthy rather than using topical skincare products. The majority of the females prefer to snack on healthy and nutritious food items…