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Moody's lowered the rating to "Aa3" from "Aa2," putting Britain on the same level as Belgium and the Czech Republic.

World Bank Should Keep Pumping Out Aid, Review Capital Adequacy - Development Committee

The World Bank shareholders in 2018 approved a $13 billion capital increase that mandated the bank wind down lending to wealthier middle-income countries, such as China, to shift resources to needier countries.

PM Modi Wishes For A Safe, Healthy And Prosperous Planet On Navratri

The occasion is believed to mark Goddess Durga's victory over demon Mahishasura, signifying the victory of good over evil.

Active COVID-19 Cases Drop Below 8 Lakh Mark: Health Ministry

This significant achievement is the outcome of Centre-led targetted strategies leading to high number of RECOVERIES and steadily falling number of FATALITIES

Trump Calls COVID-19 As 'Artificial Horrible Situation', Says US Will Never Forget What China Did

The number of patients recovered from the disease stand at 3,177,397, reported Johns Hopkins University. The US continues to be the worst-affected country in the world from COVID-19.

We Are Determined To Protect Our Sovereignty On The Sea As China Transgressed Into Our Area: Vietnam Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau

Manish Kumar Jha

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Vietnam is always at the center of geopolitics. BW Businessworld's Manish Kumar Jha engages with Vietnam Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau on comprehensive range of issues. Ambassador speaks his mind on South China Sea, security partnership with India, ASEAN & the QUAD in Indo-Pacific. Echoing Vietnam economic model that attracts global investors, he talks of openness, reforms and no red-tape.

Farmers’ Welfare UP Govt’s Top Priority: Adityanath

Aityanath pointed out that over 100 sugar mills functioned successfully in Uttar Pradesh following all anti-Covid precautions and protocols.

Congress, Mahagathbandhan Need To Disclose Whether They Support Jinnah: Giriraj Singh

The Congress party gave the ticket to former President of Aligarh Muslim University Student's Union Dr Maskoor Ahmad Usmani as a candidate from Jale seat, Dharbhanga for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2020.

PM Modi To Hold 12 Election Rallies In Bihar Starting From Oct 23

"Prime Minister Modi had announced from the Red Fort that all the villages of the country will have internet connectivity through optical fiber. We will connect all villages of Bihar through optical fiber,"

Nation Proud Of NSG, Govt Committed To Making It Stronger: G Kishan Reddy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the National Security Guard personnel and their families on their 36th Raising Day saying that the NSG plays a crucial role in India's security apparatus and added that it has been associated with utmost courage and professionalism.

China's Oil Buying Frenzy Slows On High Stocks, Limited Quotas

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China's economic recovery from coronavirus lockdowns has spurred a pick-up in fuel use, and oil product demand will rise further to 13.53 million bpd in the fourth quarter, up from 13.27 million bpd

India's October Diesel Sales Rise Above Pre-COVID Levels

State retailers sold 7% more cooking gas in the first half of October than a year ago, at about 1.17 million tonnes, while jet fuel sales were down 57% at 135,000 tonnes.

India Providing Free Ration To About 80 Crore Poor For Last 7-8 Months: PM Modi

The event marks the highest priority accorded by the government to agriculture and nutrition and is a testament of the resolve to completely eliminate hunger, undernourishment and malnutrition.

PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes To Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik