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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: ADB

Global cost of coronavirus pandemic may reach $4.1 trillion, says Asian Development Bank

In an Asian Development Outlook report released Friday, the Manila-based lender said that a shorter containment period could limit the damage to $2 trillion.

ADB cuts India’s GDP rate to 5.1% in FY20, cites poor job growth & rural distress

The Asian Development Bank had in September projected India's GDP growth at 6.5% in FY19 and 7.2% in FY20.

Banks to push insolvent firms into liquidation if proposed bid prices are low

Proposed resolution plans must either bring value to the enterprise or a meaningful recovery for creditors, says Rajnish Kumar, chairman of State Bank of India, the country's largest lender.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.