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India to ask World Bank expert to pause Indus dispute meetings
The office of Lino at the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which is adjudicating disputes raised by Pakistan regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle dams
Published on May 06, 2025 04:00 AM IST
World Bank sanctions $108m to Pakistan for women empowerment projects
The KITE and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Accessibility Project (KPRAP) are estimated to have a value of USD 30 million and USD 78 million, respectively.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:01 PM IST
PTI |
World Bank invites Hry officials for urban mobility event in Singapore
The event aims to share best practices on urban mobility, metro enhancement, and technical planning, the bank said in a communiqué
Published on Apr 29, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Urgent need for multi-sectoral collaboration to tackle urban begging: World Bank economist
Urgent need for multi-sectoral collaboration to tackle urban begging: World Bank economist
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 08:37 PM IST
PTI |
Pahalgam terror attack: What is Indus Waters Treaty?
Brokered by the World Bank, which is also a signatory, the treaty sets out a mechanism for water sharing and information exchange.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 10:46 PM IST
World Bank's Banga unsure of US aid to fund for poor nations, though Trump dialogue 'constructive'
WORLDBANK-USA:World Bank's Banga unsure of US aid to fund for poor nations, though Trump dialogue 'constructive'
Published on Apr 16, 2025 11:02 PM IST
Reuters |
World Bank's Banga urges developing nations to lower tariffs, focus on regional trade
WORLDBANK-TRADE/ (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-World Bank's Banga urges developing nations to lower tariffs, focus on regional trade
Published on Apr 16, 2025 10:49 PM IST
Reuters |
Global uncertainty will 'certainly' hit growth: World Bank president
Global uncertainty will 'certainly' hit growth: World Bank president
Published on Apr 16, 2025 10:24 PM IST
AFP |
Syrian officials plan to attend IMF, World Bank meetings in Washington DC, sources say
SYRIA-IMF/WORLDBANK (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Syrian officials plan to attend IMF, World Bank meetings in Washington DC, sources say
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 10:23 PM IST
Reuters |
‘India to remain fastest-growing economy’: PM at Madhya Pradesh Investors Summit
PM Modi cited World Bank's recent Global Economic Prospects report, which said that India will remain the fastest-growing major economy for the next two years.
Updated on Feb 24, 2025 01:14 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
World Bank Internship Program 2025: Check eligibility, stipend, apply by Feb 14
World Bank is offering internship opportunities. Check out the eligibility, stipend, application process and other details.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 07:54 AM IST
World bank employee grieves colleague’s loss, shares heartfelt reminder for all
A World Bank employee shared a heartfelt post mourning a colleague’s death.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
World Bank president cautions against hasty reaction to Trump policies
AFRICA-ENERGY/SUMMIT-WORLDBANK (PIX):World Bank president cautions against hasty reaction to Trump policies
Published on Jan 27, 2025 05:44 PM IST
Reuters |
Oil prices steady as weekly rise expected amid China's economic recovery hopes
Oil prices stable as optimism grows for China's recovery amid stimulus effort
Published on Dec 27, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Reuters |
Yogi to launch UPAGRISE project as World Bank sanctions ₹2.8k cr loan
The move comes after the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IRBD), the lending arm of the World Bank, recently sanctioned the loan of ₹2800 crore for the project
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
World Bank approves $2 billion package for Ukraine with US loan backing
The $2B package for Ukraine includes $1.05B from the World Bank, backed by loan guarantees from a Japan and UK-supported trust fund, to boost stability.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 01:53 AM IST
Reuters |
World Bank to fund conservation of ancestral homes of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor
World Bank to fund conservation of ancestral homes of Bollywood icons Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor: Pak authorities
Published on Dec 13, 2024 10:48 PM IST
PTI |
World Bank to give Haryana ₹2,498 crore for clean air project
“With a total project investment of ₹3,647 crore, the World Bank has committed to providing a loan of ₹2,498 crore to support the implementation of the project,” an official spokesperson said.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 09:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Punjab CM seeks financial support from World Bank to drive growth, improve public services
The chief minister showcased the state’s strong reform agenda, focusing on fiscal prudence, improved governance and enhanced service delivery as a key factor in its quest for financial assistance
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 08:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
World Banks's 'Jobs at Your Doorstep’ report launched in Delhi
The report is a skills gap analysis that attempts to align trades offered in schools industry-specific needs of the districts where the schools are present.
Published on Nov 22, 2024 04:51 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
APCRDA to sign agreement with World Bank, ADB for Amaravati capital city loan
While the World Bank and Asian Development Bank will extend funding support of US $800 million each, the remaining amount will be covered by the state government with support from the Centre
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 07:34 AM IST
AP govt to call fresh tenders soon for Amaravati development works
AP govt to call fresh tenders soon for Amaravati development works
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 10:37 AM IST
PTI |
Amid pollution concerns, UP to implement clean air mgmt project
It is India’s first airshed-based project; World Bank to provide ₹2,741.53 crore while ₹1,119.00 crore to come from carbon financing, say officials
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Soft landing of global economy is increasingly a possibility: Sitharaman
A soft-landing of the global economy, which has experienced huge stress over the past several years is a possibility, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
Published on Oct 26, 2024 07:28 AM IST
PTI |
World Bank boss Ajay Banga shares his insights on achieving work-life balance
Ajay Banga, World Bank president, discussed work-life balance, emphasising personal definitions, enjoyment of work, and prioritising family time.
Published on Oct 14, 2024 06:25 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
World Bank okays in-principle ₹15k crore loan to Amaravati
The World Bank loan would be utilised for the development of infrastructure, development of layouts of residential and commercial plots allotted to farmers who gave away their lands for the capital.
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Denmark pledges $491.7 million to World Bank IDA fund for poorest countries
WORLDBANK-DENMARK:Denmark pledges $491.7 million to World Bank IDA fund for poorest countries
Published on Sep 24, 2024 04:11 AM IST
Reuters |
India issues Pak notice on Indus waters treaty review
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 after nine years of negotiations between India and Pakistan, and it was brokered by the World Bank, which too is a signatory.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:00 AM IST
World Bank President in Tuvalu says youth skills key to climate change plan
CLIMATECHANGE-TUVALU-WORLDBANK:World Bank President in Tuvalu says youth skills key to climate change plan
Published on Sep 07, 2024 09:44 AM IST
Reuters |
World Bank upgrades its estimate of India's growth from 6.6% to 7%
World Bank noted that global growth is projected to remain muted compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 12:52 PM IST