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Thursday, October 31, 2024
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British Embassy seeks bid for research on mining, human rights in Peru

The UK aims to promote sustainable practices with a £60K project.

UK, Peru ink deal for $630 million hospital infrastructure

The agreement signed Friday envisions the construction of two hospitals in the northern regions of Peru.

Looking for lithium in the Andes — Peru is key to India’s Latin America push

India has been pursuing a trade agreement with Peru since 2017. The two countries held the 6th round of negotiations last month and talks are scheduled to be held again in December.

This ancient whale from Peru may be a new contender for most massive animal ever on Earth

The researchers estimated that Perucetus (pronounced per-oo-SEE-tus) was about 66 feet long and weighed up to 340 metric tons. Its scientific name means ‘colossal Peruvian whale.’

Celebration of indigenous ingredients – Peru’s ‘Central’ tops world’s 50 best restaurants’ list

Run by couple Virgilio Martnez and Pia Leon, the restaurant seeks to provide an experience integrating the idea of fusion of ingredients and techniques.

Ancient Maya city discovered in Mexico–likely a crucial center between 250 and 1000 AD

The city, named Ocomtun by anthropology institute, includes large pyramid-like buildings, stone columns, three plazas with ‘imposing buildings’ arranged in almost-concentric circles.

Pope calls for end to violence in Peru, respect for human rights

Protests have flared in Peru since President Pedro Castillo was ousted in December after attempting to dissolve the legislature to prevent an impeachment vote.

Dina Boluarte becomes Peru’s first female President, pledges to heal ‘nation’s wounds’

Dina, who started the day as vice president and next in line after Castillo, faces the challenge of healing a divided Peru where the presidency has been locked in battle with Congress.

Why Peru has the highest Covid death rate in the world

Despite recent economic growth and general improvements in public health, the overall health infrastructure of Peru was still poor.

Spain could declare state of alarm in Madrid, Peru’s antibody tests fiasco & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

On Camera

Hyderabad has a HYDRAA-headed bulldozer story. Saving lakes or razing opposition?

Revanth Reddy’s bulldozing of lake ‘encroachments’ with new agency HYDRAA have left some serious questions unanswered, especially regarding the selective nature of the work undertaken.

iPhone craze, Goa trips, to making ends meet, ‘addictive’ instant loan apps leading many into debt trap

Unsecured loans have been a concern for RBI for a while now. Last year, it took steps to make it more expensive for banks, NBFCs to give them out in bid to deter such borrowing.

India-China disengagement completed at Depsang & Demchok, patrolling to start after Diwali

Corps commanders signed an agreement on 21 October to pull back troops from eastern Ladakh’s two face-off points, following efforts on diplomatic front to ease tensions along LAC.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.