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China's developmental projects impacts climate, environment: Experts
Updated : 16 hours, 5 min ago IST
In the 52nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, organised by the Organisation for Poverty Alleviation and Development and European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS), experts highlighted the construction of highways, buildings and dams in Gilgit B
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Jivika Healthcare's vaccination drive in partnership with Icertis inoculat
Updated : 4 days, 18 hours ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 17 (ANI/BusinessWire India): AdoptaZindagi, an initiative of Jivika Healthcare, a social enterprise pioneering mobile medical services, in collaboration with contract intelligence leader Icertis, as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts
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China intensifies propaganda promoting colonial boarding schools in Tibet
Updated : 5 days, 16 hours ago IST
The colonial boarding schools, which the Chinese government refers to as "education and training centres," have been a controversial topic since they were established in 2016. The Chinese government claims that these schools are designed to "combat poverty and improve the education of Tibeta
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Deana Uppal receives Points of Light award from UK Prime Minister Rishi Su
Updated : 6 days, 17 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI/PNN): Deana Uppal, a filmmaker, philanthropist, entrepreneur and former Miss India UK, has been honored with the prestigious Points of Light award by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak. The award recognizes Uppal's exceptional work through
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Natural disasters in Afghanistan leave 1,000 dead, over 2,000 injured
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
According to the World Bank report, natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes, avalanches, landslides, and droughts are exacerbating vulnerability and poverty in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan: Aurat March members demand eradication of poverty, hunger, gende
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
The central theme for this year's Aurat March was "Riyasat jawab do, bhook ka hisab do" (State give an answer and be accountable for hunger).
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UN lauds India's G20 Presidency for highlighting sustainable development g
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
United Nations lauded India's G20 Presidency for highlighting a number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely no poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation.
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Akhilesh Yadav indicates a third front from Amethi in 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Signalling a non-Congress, non-BJP third front ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday attacked previous MPs of Amethi constituency and said that his party takes a pledge to eradicate poverty of the constituency.
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"We have succeeded in eliminating mentality of 'poverty as a virtue'": PM
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
The Prime Minister also elaborated on the improvement in this situation and said that the average construction of National Highways has nearly doubled compared to what it was before 2014.
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World Bank Prez nominee's unique perspective can help in reducing poverty:
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
While addressing weekly briefings, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "US nominated Ajay Banga to be president of the World Bank. President Biden himself said he is uniquely equipped to lead the world bank, he is a renowned business executive that has managed companies brin
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US-India Strategic Partnership Forum congratulates World Bank Prez nominee
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Talking about Banga's nomination, USISPF President and CEO, Mukesh Aghi said "Ajay, is a tireless believer in both the strength of US-India ties and strengthening the relationship even further. Ajay has been instrumental in setting up USISPF as a founding board member and a vital pillar in o
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India gives hope for future: Bill Gates
Updated : 3 weeks, 6 days ago IST
"India as a whole gives me hope for the future. It's about to become the world's most populous country, which means you can't solve most problems there without solving them at scale. And yet, India has proven it can tackle big challenges. The country eradicated polio, lowered HIV transmis
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