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November 15, 2023 5:25 PM

U.S. and UK join forces for third round of sanctions against Hamas affiliates

In response to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, the United States, in collaboration with the United Kingdom, has implemented a third round of sanctions targeting individuals associated with Hamas. The goal is to diminish the organization's financial capabilities and disrupt its funding ...

November 15, 2023 4:08 PM

IMF head expects agreement with Pakistan this week on funding review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects an agreement with Pakistan this week on targets for the first review of a $3 billion bailout, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday, clearing the way for additional funding. "I expect an agreement of the review to come within th...

November 15, 2023 3:08 PM

Fostering innovation in mining and mineral processing

The Ministry of Mines has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative— the "Promotion of Research and Innovation in Start-ups and MSMEs in the mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and recycling sector (S&T-PRISM)." This initiative seeks to propel startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators to the f...

November 15, 2023 2:46 PM

PM Modi guarantees timely implementation of flagship schemes for Adivasis

In an effort to expedite the implementation of key government initiatives and swiftly deliver their benefits to the intended beneficiaries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a special initiative on the occasion of Janajatiya Gaurav Divas on Wednesday. Named 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra,&...

November 15, 2023 11:47 AM

ASEAN defense meeting kicks off with Myanmar, Gaza taking center stage

A regional meeting of defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) kicked off in Jakarta on Wednesday (November 15) with the ongoing conflict in Myanmar and the Israel-Hamas taking center stage in discussions. Defence ministers from the Asian bloc are attending the 2-...