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Global aid group asks warring forces to respect its neutrality with 24 of its aid workers killed
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed the opening of rupee accounts outside India as part of its strategic action plan to internationalise the domestic currency. The RBI has finalised a strategic action plan for 2024-25, focusing on liberalising the external commercial borrowing framework and 'Go-live' for phase I of the software platform for ECBs and trade credits reporting and approval (SPECTRA) project.
World's largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has called for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions are facing severe hunger. The appeal comes nearly seven months after Israel launched a significant offensive in response to Hamas-led attacks that killed 1,200 people in Israel. IFRC President Kate Forbes emphasized the need for a political solution to allow aid delivery, highlighting the dire conditions she witnessed in Rafah, Gaza, including inadequate housing, water, sanitation, and medical supplies.
EU announces 1 lakh euros aid to flood-hit Uttarakhand, Himachal
The EU funding supports the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) in delivering emergency shelter and household items, including tarpaulins, kitchen sets, woollen blankets and hygiene kits. The funding is part of the EU's overall contribution to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
All countries 'dangerously unprepared' for future pandemics, says IFRC
The world is "dangerously unprepared" for future pandemics, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) say in a report published on Monday, calling on countries to update their preparedness plans by year-end.
Looming food crisis worries Red Cross, other agencies in flood-hit Pakistan
Some 21 million acres of crops were under water, and an estimated 65 per cent of Pakistan's food basket -- crops like rice and wheat -- had been destroyed with over 7,33,000 livestock reportedly killed, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Commi-t-tee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Tuesday.
New Zealand to give one million NZ dollars to Red Cross to assist India in COVID-19 fight
The assistance was announced as India saw a record single-day rise of 3,60,960 coronavirus cases, which pushed the total tally to 1,79,97,267, while the death toll crossed two lakh following 3,293 fresh fatalities.
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'51.6 million people doubly hit by climate-linked disasters, Covid-19'
At least 51.6 million people globally have been affected by floods, droughts or storms and also the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) said in a report.Beside the IFRC, the Red Crescent Societies and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre also contributed to the report released on Wednesday.
New lockdowns ordered as India coronavirus cases near one million
One of India's most impoverished states went into lockdown on Thursday, but near-normal traffic on Patna's streets showed the difficulty of corralling over 125 million people.
European Union to help in Kerala flood relief through Red Cross
A sum of Rs 1.54 crore has been allocated as initial aid; this is expected to benefit 25,000 people in the flood-hit state.
11 million people affected due to floods in India: Report
According to the IFRC, over 16 mn people have been affected by monsoon flooding across India, Nepal and Bangladesh with more than 400 deaths.
Midcaps, smallcaps look relatively pricier than largecaps: Rahul Jain
Midcap and smallcap stocks have become relatively expensive compared with largecaps. Whenever the market reverses from a major correction, largecaps move up faster.
Joint Probe by India & Sri Lanka into alleged sexual favours for India-built houses
India had offered to build 50,000 houses in the war-ravaged north as part of its stepped up assistance in Sri Lanka's post-conflict phase.
Red Cross increases aid for Nepal quake victims to $93 mn
The Red Cross today more than doubled its emergency assistance to USD 93 million for the quake-hit Nepal to help the victims rebuild their lives as quickly as possible.
UN revises appeal amount to $423 million for quake-hit Nepal
UN has revised its flash appeal amount to USD 423 million to carry out humanitarian relief in the quake-hit Nepal, where eight million people require urgent assistance.
Nepal earthquake toll rises to 6,624
Nepal witnessed a fresh aftershock of 4.5-magnitude, triggering panic among people.
IFRC launches emergency appeal for $35 million for Nepal
The Red Cross today launched an emergency appeal for USD 35 million to cater to 75,000 people hit by the worst earthquake in 80 years in Nepal.
Delay in wagon induction causes Rs 1635 crores loss: CAG
Delay in induction of the 15,815 wagons in the railway system led to an avoidable loss of earning capacity of Rs 1,635.67 crore in seven zonal railways.
Infrastructure investment declined since 2010-11; government taking steps to boost it
Government has taken various steps such as formation of CCI and introduction of tax-free bonds to boost investment in infrastructure projects.
EU allocates 96,748 euros for Phailin relief
More than 10 million people were affected after Phailin hit the coastal areas resulting in extensive damage to infrastructure, housing and livelihoods.
Japan announces aid for Uttarakhand victims
Extending a helping hand to India in the wake of devastating floods in Uttarakhand, Japan today announced an emergency aid of about Rs 1.19 cr.
Red Cross says Myanmar aid efforts successful despite hurdles
The Red Cross said on Friday its aid efforts in cyclone-hit Myanmar were proving "quite successful" despite bureaucratic hurdles and logistical difficulties in the devastated country.
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