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World Bank upgrades India’s GDP growth to 6.9% for current fiscal
New Delhi: The World Bank on Tuesday expressed optimism that India’s real GDP would grow at 6.9 per cent in…
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Europe
Ukraine gets $1.5 bn in grant aid from US
Kiev: Ukraine received $1.5 billion in grant aid from the US mobilised by the World Bank, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry…
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Sitharaman urges World Bank to remain steadfast on principles of common responsibilities
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the World Bank to avoid a unidimensional view of subsidies and not to…
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Asia
World Bank estimates Pakistan flood losses at $40 billion
Islamabad: Pakistan Climate Change Minister Senator Sherry Rehman on Monday said the World Bank has estimated a loss of $40 billion…
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FM to embark on US visit on Tuesday, to meet US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, World Bank chief
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be visiting the US on an official visit beginning October 11, to attend the…
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World Bank cuts India’s GDP growth outlook
New Delhi: Citing the deteriorating global scenario, the World Bank on Thursday downgraded India’s GDP forecast for the current fiscal to…
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Business
Global economy in its steepest slowdown since 1970: World Bank
Washington: Interest rate hikes by central banks around the world could trigger a global recession in 2023, the World Bank has…
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As Taliban ban girls from secondary schools, World Bank suspends $600mn projects
Kabul: With girls banned from returning to secondary schools, the World Bank has suspended four projects worth $600 million in Afghanistan,…
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World Bank Chief Highlights ‘Tragic Reversal’ in Development Amid Pandemic
Washington: World Bank Group President David Malpass has said the Covid-19 pandemic is pushing up poverty and debt levels in low-income…
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