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Modi in Varanasi today, to launch big infra projects
National Waterway-1 (Haldia-Varanasi stretch) is being developed with technical assistance and investment support from the World Bank.
Melinda Gates urges backing for 'human capital' of mother and child health
GFF was set up to help poor countries change way they finance health to encourage long-term investment in policies that can save lives.
India makes a big leap in ‘Ease of doing Business’ index, ranks 77
The ranking comes as a shot in arm for Modi govt which faces strong dissent from opposition parties, ahead of general elections next year.
India jumps 23 spots in ease of doing business rankings
In its comment on the rankings, World Bank said India earned the credentials of being a top global improver for 2nd straight year.
India certainly not ‘tariff king’, says World Bank on Trump’s remarks
Trump had described India as 'tariff king' as he reiterated his allegations that New Delhi has high tariff rate on various American goods.
India jumps 23 spots on World Bank's 'ease of doing business' index, ranks 77
India was ranked 100th in the World Bank's Doing Business Report last year.
Structural reforms helping India in building resilience to global shocks: Garg
The World Bank ranked India 115th among 157 countries in its first-ever Human Capital Index (HCI).
IMF says Pakistan hasn't approached it for financial assistance
Pak's Finance Ministry said on Monday government would seek to open talks with the IMF in Bali this week for emergency financial assistance.
World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in 'free fall'
A combination of war, isolation, and internal rivalries has left Gaza in a crippling economic state.
Citing Kerala floods, UN chief says climate change nearing point of no return
In his message, Guterres highlighted the huge economic costs of climate change and the opportunities presented by climate action.