Manila, Aug 13 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a loan of 400 million U.S. dollars to help the Philippines reduce hunger, food insecurity, and poor nutrition amid escalating climate and disaster risks. The Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers Project will support the government in expanding…
BHMHRC kicks off anti-ragging week Bhopal: The Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC) has launched its annual Anti-Ragging Week, running from August 12 to 18, with a clear message: harassment now includes online abuse. The week-long event began with a special awareness program to educate students on the various forms of ragging and its…
Chennai, Aug 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi should stoutly oppose the 50 per cent tariff imposed on Indian imports by US President Donald Trump, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin said. Speaking at an event organised jointly by the National Committee of Solidarity with Cuba in India and the CPI-M…
Darwin, Aug 12 (UNI) South Africa registered a commanding 53-run victory over Australia in the 2nd T20 International of their ongoing series at home on Tuesday, riding on a sensational century by Dewald Brevis. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Australia was tasked with chasing a challenging total of 218 for 7 set…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva today criticised opposition parties for making what he called “baseless allegations” against the Election Commission and the central government, accusing them of weakening democratic institutions. Sachdeva pointed to contradictory positions within AAP, noting that while Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had accepted his party’s electoral defeat…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth today met his Nigerian counterpart Bello Mohammed Matawalle, with both leaders exploring ways to boost bilateral defence cooperation and enhance military engagements across diverse domains. They deliberated upon the opportunities of collaboration in counter-terrorism training, research & development, maritime cooperation, including hydrography and…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of prioritising corporate interests over public welfare, alleging that benefits from discounted Russian crude oil imports have not reached ordinary Indians. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh claimed that while India purchased oil at lower rates, fuel prices domestically…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved Rs 8146.21 crore for construction of Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh. The project is estimated to be completed in 72 months, an official statement said. The project with an…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court today restrained the Assam Police from taking coercive action against The Wire editor Siddharth Varadarajan and other members of the petitioner foundation in an FIR registered over an article on “Operation Sindoor. The court also tagged their plea challenging the constitutionality of Section 152 of the Bharatiya…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today conducted coordinated search operations in connection with a case related to the Bank fraud of Rs 120.8 crore against Padmaadevi Sugars Limited. The searches were conducted at the premises belonging to Appu Hotels Ltd and Otium Wood Industries. These two Companies have suspicious…
