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Bangladesh: World Bank launches its first road safety project in South Asia

The World Bank (WB) launched its first dedicated road safety project in South Asia with a USD 358 million financing agreement signed in Dhaka with the government of Bangladesh on Wednesday. The project seeks to improve road safety and reduce fatalities and injuries from road crashes in selected cities, high-risk highways, and district roads. Two […]

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Climate-related policies must take an inclusive, equal and equitable gender approach – Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani

The two-day Women 20 (W20) Summit taking place in Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu, on the theme ‘Women-Led Development- Transform, Thrive and Transcend’ commenced today in the august presence of Hon’ble Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani. The W20 is the official G20 Engagement Group, created in 2015, with the objective of […]

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With 44.22 % Growth, Overall Coal Stock Position Touches 110.58 Million Tonne as on 13th June, 2023

In line with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the Ministry of Coal is focused on ensuring the energy security of the Nation. The Ministry of Coal is actively working towards enhancing coal production and supply efficient transportation of coal to all the stakeholders. The overall coal stock position i.e., at Mines, TPPs and transit, as […]

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Shri Sarbananda Sonowal reviews preparedness to deal with Cyclone Biporjoy

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal held a meeting with senior officials of Central government as well as Gujarat government to review the preparedness to minimise loss from ensuing Cyclone Biporjoy. The cyclone, which has been described as “very severe cyclonic storm” is likely to cross Gujarat coast tomorrow. […]

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, Chandrayaan 3 scheduled to be launched in July

India’s coveted Moon Mission Chandrayaan 3 is scheduled to be launched in July, most likely in the second half of the month. This was disclosed here today by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in response to a question […]

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Third meeting of ‘G20 Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG)’ concluded on 14 June 2023

The Global DPI Summit (12-13 June 2023) The Summit was attended by over 250 delegates in-person, out of which, there are around 150 foreign delegates from 50 countries. More than 2000 persons attended virtually. India signed MoU with four countries namely Armenia, Sierra Leone, Suriname and Antigua and Barbuda on sharing INDIA STACK i.e. successful […]