Multilateral development banks (MDBs), chief among them the World Bank, were established to provide capital to developing countries that couldn't raise it at home or on affordable terms abroad. For decades, they filled that gap. But as more countries move from low- to middle-income status (according to the World Bank's classification), and the global financial environment becomes...

In a disconcerting new report, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that almost every child in India is exposed to at least one climate hazard, while a whopping 97 per cent face two or more overlapping risks from climate change. On top of this, over 234 million children, or about 55 per cent of the...

Whether you're dealing with workplace challenges, financial priorities or personal relationships, today's horoscope offers valuable astrological  Ganesha's forecast points to the best ways to approach the day with confidence and balance. Aries: Some cheerful news could put you in really high spirits today. The news could either be of a personal or professional nature – perhaps about...

Bhubaneswar/Rayagada: Odisha DGP Y B Khurania Sunday directed the Crime Against Women (CAW) and Children (CW) wing under the Crime Branch to assist and monitor the mob attack of two NGO workers, including a woman, who was allegedly disrobed and molested during the incident in Rayagada district. Khurania also directed the Rayagada police to include the case...

Students appear for NEET-UG re-examination at Sailabala Women's College examination centre in Cuttack     Participants perform yoga during International Yoga Day celebrations organised by Moquim Foundation at Tareni Gada Khela Padia in CDA Sector 7, Cuttack   Police personnel conduct security checks outside examination centre at RD University ahead of NEET-UG re-examination in Bhubaneswar   📲...

Berhampur: Police Sunday arrested the nephew of Odisha Transport minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena on charge of abetment of suicide of a woman student in a private engineering college in Ganjam district, an officer said. The accused was identified as Biswajit Jena, 24, the nephew of the minister and alleged boyfriend of the deceased 20-year-old woman student of...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday expressed concern over the ammonia gas leak incident in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district and deputed three senior officers to coordinate assistance for affected Odia workers, officials said. Two women died and 62 others were affected following an ammonia gas leak at the production unit of a private fish meal...

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah Sunday clarified his previous statement regarding the possible involvement of the United Kingdom in resolving the Nepal-India border dispute, stating that Nepal is not seeking British mediation. During his first-ever appearance to answer lawmakers’ questions in the House of Representatives, the lower House of Parliament, May 31, Prime Minister Shah said...

New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Sunday invited farmer groups to join its demonstration over alleged examination irregularities and the NEET paper leak, with founder Abhijeet Dipke saying the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar will remain in place Monday and is expected to draw larger participation. On the second day of the protest, Dipke sought support...

Washington: US President Donald Trump warned Iran Sunday that the United States could launch tougher military action if Tehran does not rein in allied groups in Lebanon, as administration officials argued that Iran had lost leverage ahead of a new round of negotiations in Switzerland. The warning came as Vice President JD Vance prepared for talks with...