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World Bank Approves $305 Million for Haryana's Ambitious Clean Air Project: Transforming the State by 2030
Dec 12, 2025 01:57 am CST
The World Bank has approved $305 million for Haryana's Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development, aiming to transform the state into a pollution-free region by 2030. The comprehensive $439 million (Rs 3,646 crore) initiative will implement multisectoral interventions across transport, industry, and agriculture, including deploying 500 electric buses and establishing advanced air quality monitoring systems throughout the state.
India Records 8.2% GDP Growth in Q2: Manufacturing Surge Drives Six-Quarter High Economic Performance
Nov 28, 2025 08:21 pm CST
India's economy achieved a six-quarter high growth rate of 8.2% in July-September, with manufacturing expanding by 9.1%. Prime Minister Modi credits pro-growth policies as India advances toward its 'Viksit Bharat' vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, though the World Bank notes ambitious reforms will be necessary to maintain the required 7.8% average growth over the next two decades.
Haryana's Rs 5,700 Crore 'Water Secure Haryana' Program: Transforming Irrigation Management with World Bank Support
Nov 07, 2025 05:16 pm CST
The Haryana Government is launching the ambitious 'Water Secure Haryana' Program worth Rs 5,700 crore, with Rs 4,000 crore support from the World Bank. Starting in 2026, this six-year initiative aims to revolutionize irrigation and water management across 18 districts through advanced infrastructure, water body construction, treated wastewater reuse, micro-irrigation systems, sustainable agriculture practices, and innovative drainage solutions to transform Haryana into India's first truly water-secure state by 2032.
World Bank to Release Second USD 200 Million Tranche for Amaravati Capital Development by December
Oct 23, 2025 02:29 pm CST
The World Bank is set to disburse a second tranche of USD 200 million by December for the Amaravati Capital Development Project in Andhra Pradesh, having already released USD 207 million with 50% utilization. The project receives total funding of USD 1600 million from World Bank and Asian Development Bank, with regular monitoring showing satisfactory implementation progress according to senior officials.
IMF Raises India's Growth Forecast to 6.6% for 2025-26 Despite US Tariff Challenges
Oct 14, 2025 11:48 pm CST
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded India's GDP growth forecast to 6.6% for 2025-26, citing strong first-quarter performance that offsets US tariff impacts. With robust 7.8% growth in the April-June quarter and GST reforms boosting domestic consumption, India continues to emerge as a key global growth engine while other emerging markets face moderation.
China Vows to 'Fight to the End' as US Imposes 100% Tariffs in Escalating Trade War
Oct 14, 2025 02:25 pm CST
China declares readiness to "fight to the end" in response to President Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods following Beijing's rare earths export controls. Despite escalating tensions, Chinese exports show resilience with 8.3% year-on-year growth in September, including increased shipments to the US market.
Portion Of Jharkhand's 8-Lane Road Caves In Again At Dhanbad
Sep 17, 2025 12:53 am CST
A portion of Jharkhand's first eight-lane road, built at a cost of Rs 461.9 crore and inaugurated in October last year at Dhanbad, has caved in again, officials said on Tuesday.
"He Was Due For Promotion In 6 Months": BMW Crash Victim's Father
Sep 15, 2025 10:30 pm CST
Retired Flying Officer Balwant Singh - father of the finance ministry official mowed down by a BMW --- said his son was a careful and cautious driver and had recently got the Triumph motorbike he was riding that day.
World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Jun 10, 2025 01:07 am CST
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
How Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Impacts Funds Transferred To India
Jun 07, 2025 12:20 pm CST
In Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," recently pushed through the House of Representatives, lies a provision that could change global remittance flows, and India, the world's leading recipient of remittances, could be impacted the most.