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    All That Glitter Is Not Gold – UN Trade Body Calls for Halting Cryptocurrency Rise in Developing Countries

    A series of policy briefs brought out by UNCTAD call curbing cryptocurrencies in developing nations as these come with financial challenges, from challenging countries’...
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    Union Cabinet Approves PMAY-U Housing for All Mission till End-2024

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    The Delhi government has mandated wearing face masks in public places following a surge in the numbers of COVID-19 cases. Health officials say that...
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    Maharashtra Doubles Compensation for Farmers Following Excessive Rain

    Currently prevailing ‘National Disaster Response Fund’ norms stipulate a compensation of Rs. 6,800 per hectare for farmers’ land affected by a disaster. The cabinet...
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    India Draws Up Action Plan for Introducing New Cheetahs

    The project will establish breeding cheetah populations in safe habitats across its historical range and manage them as a metapopulation, according to the action...
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    Bangladesh Finance Minister Warns Against Chinese Loans Through BRI Projects

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    Government e Marketplace Portal Launched for Cooperatives

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    India, Sri Lanka Hold Fifth DG-Level Narcotics Talks in Colombo

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