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They discussed several issues related to India’s development priorities and global challenges – in the context of bigger, better and more effective World Bank.Highlighting the ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ initiative articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Finance Minister encouraged the World Bank’s active involvement in taking it forward.She emphasised that India has delivered on its commitments towards Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and this rich experience can be used by the World Bank in its engagement with other countries.Citing India’s rich and varied development experience, the finance minister said India can become a strong partner for ‘Sandboxing’ the…

A bench of Justices S.K. Kaul, Sudhanshu Dhulia. and Aravind Kumar directed the public sector undertaking to pay Nabha Power Ltd and Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd a cost of Rs.40 lakh and Rs.25 lakh, respectively. “The dispute inter se the parties is in the nature of a contractual dispute. Normally, costs must go with the succeeding party in case of a contractual dispute. This is more so where one party repeatedly seeks to evade the rigors of the order,” observed the bench in a recent order. It noted that the pricing of the coal was found to be the crux…

Manama, : Dr. Nasser Qaedi, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) received a staff delegation from the US Senate and House of Representatives. Dr. Qaedi briefed the delegation on the tourism sector’s role in the economic recovery plan initiated by the government in October 2021. He noted the importance of the tourism sector as one of the plan’s most promising aspects. He also briefed the delegation on the details of Bahrain’s tourism strategy 2022-2026. The strategy is geared towards doubling the tourism sector’s contribution to the GDP, diversifying the tourism offerings, and attracting a larger influx of…

Manama : The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted two joint inspection campaigns in the Capital Governorate and the Southern Governorate on a number of shops and work sites. The campaigns resulted in reporting violations related to the Labour Market and Residency laws. The cases were referred for legal action. LMRA noted that a joint inspection campaign was conducted in the Capital Governorate in coordination with the Sentence Enforcement Department. The other inspection campaign was undertaken in the Southern Governorate in coordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) and the Governorate’s respective Police Directorate. The authority renewed its…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today met with U.S. Senator, Cory Booker, and a delegation comprising members of the United States Congress, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness affirmed the strength of bilateral cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America. The Deputy King highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to further strengthening Bahrain-US relations at all levels. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad noted that bilateral visits and the signing of agreements and MoUs, such as the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), have further enhanced Bahrain-US relations…

Manama : The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today met with the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Alastair Long, at Gudaibiya Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted the historic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, which are based on solid foundations and strategic partnerships. The Deputy King emphasised the Kingdom’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations to achieve mutual aspirations. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad welcomed the Ambassador and wished him success in performing his diplomatic duties. The Deputy King highlighted the growing…

Manama Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2023 officially concluded with parallel workshops, presented in cooperation with knowledge partner Microsoft and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF). The forum, held under the patronage of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology (MCICT) at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir, was themed “AI: Reshaping Industries.” BIBF conducted a workshop titled “AI Evolution: Navigating the Landscape for Professionals,” participants gained a broader understanding of ethical and privacy considerations related to building unbiased AI models. Mrs. Maryam Majid, BIBF…

Manama : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the official positions and statements of the Kingdom of Bahrain are those issued and expressed solely by official authorities of Bahrain, and not any other party.  

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Oct 11 (IANS) The Blue Tigers are eager to utilise the unique opportunity of playing in an 87,000-seater arena as an away team, as they gear up for their match against Malaysia in the Pestabola Merdeka 2023.India, who are placed 102 in the FIFA Rankings, will take on hosts Malaysia, ranked 134, on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, at 6.30 pm IST.Chhetri, who joined the national team on Tuesday night, said, “It feels good to be back in the national team after winning the Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championship. It…

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record to hit the most runs in ICC World Cups (50-over and T20Is) during the World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.Batting in his 53rd World Cup innings, Kohli crossed Tendulkar’s haul of 2278 runs with an aggregate average of more than 60.In his 28 ODI World Cup innings, with an average of 50.60, Kohli has scored 1164 runs with two Hundreds and 7 Fifties.Kohli is the third-highest Indian run-getter in ODI World Cups, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.Kohli has featured in five T20 World Cups and leads…