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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicWorld Bank

Topic: World Bank

World Bank cuts India’s growth forecast to 6.5% from 7.5% for current fiscal

In its twice-a-year report on South Asia, the international financial body noted that slowing global demand will impact the country's exports.

World Bank chief Malpass warns of likely recession in Europe, stagflation

Malpass said the bank's upcoming 'Poverty and Shared Prosperity' report, due next week, showed a 4% decline in the global median income.

‘Poor Ukraine’: Sanctions on Russia hurt West too but here’s why it’s unlikely to back down

When one looks to the future, the question is whether Western powers want to save a country still recognisably Ukraine, or if they seek to destroy Russian threat once & for all.

SOS number, state contest — inside Modi govt’s $1 bn push for safer roads with World Bank, ADB

Programme to be implemented in 14 states across India that account for 85% of total road accidents and fatalities in India. India has among the worst road safety records in the world.

Does development mean more women in work? Yes in Pakistan but not India, says World Bank study

In India, women's participation in workforce fell after per capita income passed $3,500, says study published in World Bank's South Asia Economic Focus. Experts cite 'patrilineal trap'.

Lanka to Africa, China funding follows a pattern: Home base of leaders gets more funds, book says

Banking on Beijing, published last month, analyses 4,368 Chinese-funded projects (aid and debt) across 138 countries worth roughly $354 billion.

Only 5% of South Asia’s total trade takes place within the region, says World Bank. Here’s why

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

India’s extreme poverty down by 12.3% in last decade, says World Bank

Global bank's policy research team also said poverty headcount has dropped more in rural areas than in urban.

New study shows China’s stark influence in 70 global institutions in charts

According to the Centre for Global Development, US shouldn’t be alarmed. But it should see where China is at odds with it.

Developed countries must enact laws for net-zero emissions by 2030, Nirmala Sitharaman says

The demand was made while cautioning World Bank against climate change agenda of countries that are outside the scope of their Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs).

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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.