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2:43 PM

It was Congress that sold the country's resources, made kickbacks: FM

Does he (Rahul Gandhi) understand what monetisation is? It was Congress that sold the country's resources and made kickbacks in it, says FM.

 

 

2:24 PM

Have urged banks to extend assistance to the fintech sector: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she has requested banks to work with state govts to push ‘one district, one export' agenda.

Deposits are piling up in states of eastern India, but credit needs to be expanded, she added. Banks have been asked to create state-wise plans for north-east focusing on logistics, exports from the area.

Collectively, PSBs have done well and have come out of Prompt Corrective Action despite service extended during the pandemic, she said.

 

 

2:12 PM

Rane files a petition before Bombay HC seeking quashing of FIRs

2:04 PM

Anticipated Afghanistan crisis a 'couple of months' down the line: General Bipin Rawat

1:59 PM

UK says deadline for Afghanistan evacuation is to the last minute of Aug. 31

1:56 PM

Fair and Remunerative Price of 290 Rs/qtl for sugarcane to benefit 50 mn farmers: Govt

1:45 PM

Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane increased to Rs 290 per quintal: Goyal

1:13 PM

Afghanistan crisis LIVE updates: 51 evacuees from Afghanistan arrive in Uganda at US request

Uganda's government said that 51 people evacuated from Afghanistan arrived Wednesday in the East African country at the request of the United States.

 

Authorities said in a statement that the group, transported to Uganda on a chartered flight, arrived early Wednesday.

 

The statement said they included men, women and children. No further details were immediately given on the evacuees' identities.

 

Ugandan officials said last week that the country would shelter up to 2,000 people fleeing the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. They said the Afghans would be brought to Uganda in small groups in a temporary arrangement before they are relocated elsewhere.

12:59 PM

EU to allocate $236mn in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan

The European Union (EU) will increase its humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to more than 200 million euros ($236 million), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced.

 

"At today's G7 Leaders call, I will announce an increase in humanitarian support for Afghans, in and around the country, from EU budget from over 50 million to over 200 million," von der Leyen said in a tweet on Tuesday.

 

This humanitarian aid will come on top of Member States' contributions to help the people of Afghanistan," she added.

 

According to European Commission chief spokesperson Eric Mamer, the 200 million euros will come on top of 57 million euros already-allocated humanitarian assistance, Xinhua news agency reported.

12:26 PM

Afghanistan crisis LIVE updates: All Afghan nationals must travel to India only on e-Visa: MHA

Owing to the prevailing security situation in Afghanistan, all Afghan nationals henceforth must travel to India only on e-Visa: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

12:17 PM

Afghanistan crisis LIVE updates: More Afghan students registered at Mangalore varsity, arrival uncertain

While Afghanistan is on the boil with the country's take over by the Taliban, the number of students registered for various courses offered by Mangalore University for the next academic year has seen a steady rise.

 

However, it is not clear whether the students already enrolled at the university can make it to the campus on time considering the volatile situation in the country, sources at the university said. A total of 156 applications from among 350 applicants have already been finalised for registration at the university this year, Vice Chancellor P S Yadapathithaya said.

 

Among them, 14 students have registered for PhD, 111 for post graduate and 31 for under graduate courses. "But we are not sure whether the students will be able to join the courses on time given the situation in Afghanistan. If they are allowed, they are likely to be late," Yadapathithaya said. University registrar (evaluation), Prof P L Dharma said the university currently has 53 Afghan students including 22 who are pursuing PhD courses, 13 post graduate and 18 under graduate students. He said students from various countries are opting for courses here as the institution fulfilled most of their requirements. The registrations are being done as per government protocols and the alumni of the university are working as brand ambassadors in the process, he said. Noting that the university has excellent facilities and the quality of education is also high, Dharma said the publications and research works are also doing well.

10:43 AM

Democratic lawmakers want US to delay exit

Democratic Representative Seth Moulton and Republican Representative Peter Meijer flew to Kabul to “conduct oversight” on the ongoing evacuation operations for American citizens and U.S. allies in Afghanistan, according to a joint statement. Bloomberg reported

10:39 AM

Russia to evacuate more than 500 citizens from Afghanistan

Russia will use four military transport aircraft to evacuate more than 500 citizens from Afghanistan, Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing Russian Defence Ministry. Reuters reported this

10:19 AM

Guterres sends video message to UN personnel in Aghanistan

Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said he shares the pain of UN personnel in Afghanistan, asserting the organisation is doing everything to ensure their safety and well-being. Guterres, in a video message, said UN personnel have “our full support and solidarity”, according to PTI.

10:05 AM

Doing everything in power to ensure your safety, well-being: Guterres to UN personnel in Afghanistan

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said he shares the concern, anxiety and pain of the United Nations personnel in Afghanistan, asserting that the world organisation is doing everything in its power to ensure their safety and well-being.

 

Guterres, in a video message to UN personnel in war-torn Afghanistan on Tuesday, said that they have our full support and solidarity.

 

I want to personally thank you for everything you are doing to support the Afghan people in this time of crisis. I speak for the entire United Nations family when I say, we are all deeply grateful to you for your service, in particular the Afghan national colleagues. You represent the best of the values of the United Nations, he said.

 

I know most of you, especially the humanitarian actors, want to stay and deliver to respond to the dramatic needs of the Afghan people, he said, adding that the safety of all United Nations personnel in Afghanistan is our top priority.