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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicWorld Bank

Topic: World Bank

Harvard’s Carmen Reinhart named World Bank Chief Economist

Reinhart joins the World Bank at a time when President David Malpass has expressed concern that 60 million people may fall into extreme poverty due to Covid-19.

Pakistan plans to seek $2 billion in new loans from World Bank, ADB, say reports

The Express Tribune says the new plans come as ADB and Pakistan finalised a USD 305 million emergency Covid-19 loan for the country.

World Bank approves another $1 billion to support India’s fight against Covid-19

This takes the total commitment from the World Bank towards emergency coronavirus response in India to USD 2 billion.

India facing worst economic slump since 1991, growth forecast at 1.5-2.8%: World Bank

The World Bank joins a chorus of international agencies that have made a similar cut in growth estimates in recent days on concerns about the Covid-19 pandemic.

World Bank offers $1 billion emergency aid to India to help fight Covid-19

With this, India will receive the largest chunk of the $1.9 billion support offered by the World Bank to 25 developing nations.

World Bank approves $1 billion emergency funding for India to tackle coronavirus

In South Asia, the World Bank also approved $200 million for Pakistan, $100 million for Afghanistan and $128.6 million for Sri Lanka.

Declaring India ODF doesn’t mean much if there is no cross-verification with big data

In 'The Swachh Bharat Revolution', edited by Parameswaran Iyer, Bibek Debroy highlights the questions that should be asked about India’s ODF status.

How foreign development aid is being pocketed by elites in poor countries

Aid money may stabilize the power of a corrupt elite, allowing them to enrich themselves without providing education, health, that would benefit their countries as a whole.

World Bank delays $500mn loan to Tanzania after outcry over schools barring pregnant girls

World Bank has postponed its decision on granting loan after an emergency meeting with Tanzanian activists and international human rights organisations.

Modi govt plans to further ease FDI rules for insurance, aviation

Finance Ministry has suggested increasing limit on FDI in insurance companies to 74% from 49% and allowing foreign airlines to own Indian carriers.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.