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OPEC Maintains Confidence in Oil Market Despite Price Drop, Blames Speculators

November 14, 2023

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has expressed confidence in the oil market’s underlying strength, emphasizing robust fundamentals. Despite recent price declines, OPEC cited healthy global growth trends, strong Chinese imports, minor downside risks to economic growth, and ..

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UN Report Highlights Severe Water Scarcity Impacting Children in South Asia Due to Climate Change

November 14, 2023

The United Nations has identified South Asia as the region with the highest number of children struggling due to severe water scarcity compounded by the effects of climate change. A staggering 347 million children under the age of 18 in ..

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Smart Cities Mission Progress

November 14, 2023

As the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission in India approaches in June 2024, cities in states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan have emerged as the top performers. These cities are leading in terms ..

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India Signs USD 400 Million Loan Agreement with ADB to Boost Urban Reform Agenda

November 14, 2023

The central government of India has inked a significant USD 400 million policy-based loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support its urban reform agenda. The agreement aims to enhance urban infrastructure, service delivery, and governance systems. Program ..

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GPS Tracker Anklet: Monitoring Accused Individuals and the Legal Implications

November 14, 2023

In recent news, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, accused of offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was released on bail with a special condition imposed by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Jammu – the affixing of a GPS ..

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Parliamentary Committee Recommends No Handcuffs for Economic Offenders

November 14, 2023

A parliamentary committee has recommended that individuals accused of economic offenses should not be handcuffed, differentiating them from those arrested for heinous crimes such as rape and murder. The committee’s suggestions come as part of recommended changes to the Bharatiya ..

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Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse

November 14, 2023

On November 12, a section of the under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Dandalgaon in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi collapsed, trapping approximately 36-40 laborers. The incident occurred as part of the Char Dham all-weather road project, aimed at reducing the journey between Uttarkashi ..

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Government Considers Expanding DAY-NULM

November 14, 2023

The Indian government is contemplating the launch of a second phase of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), which is scheduled to conclude in March 2024. This potential expansion aims to specifically target the migrant population residing in ..

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Indian Government Launches AAINA Dashboard for Cities

November 14, 2023

On November 13, the Central government unveiled a groundbreaking web portal that is set to become a permanent repository for various data concerning Indian cities. Named the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities,’ this initiative, led by the Union Housing and Urban ..

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PM Modi to Launch PM-PVTG Development Mission on Birsa Munda’s Birth Anniversary

November 14, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the PM-PVTG Development Mission, a significant scheme aimed at the comprehensive development of approximately 28 lakh people from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This momentous event is scheduled to take place on ..

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