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Opportunity and avenues to save critical to women’s access to finance

Improved formal savings benefit women with stronger safety nets and an increased capacity to manage their personal, family, and business finance. (HT Archive)

Published 4 days ago

World Bank confirms plan to phase out China lending by 2031

World Bank confirms plan to phase out China lending by 2031

Published 8 days ago

The World Bank has ditched its climate targets

FILE PHOTO: World Bank's president Ajay Banga views the impact of sea level rise in Funafuti, Tuvalu, September 6, 2024. Scientists say by 2050, half of Tuvalu's main town of Funafuti will be inundated by tides.

Published 24 days ago

‘Clean Air, Healthy Delhi’: The ₹8,300 crore air pollution plan for capital

Delhi holds the distinction of being the most polluted capital city worldwide.

Updated 27 days ago

GMRL sends ₹1,409 cr revised phase 2 metro tender to World Bank

A German lender has completed a project appraisal after visiting the corridor, with funding discussions progressing alongside World Bank approval. (HT Archive)

Published 33 days ago

Global growth at 2.5%, 2/3rds of economies face hit from Iran war: World Bank

The bank predicts that Brent crude will average $94 a barrel this year, up some 50% from its January projection.

Published 50 days ago

CM Yogi launches Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management project

MoU for UPCAMP being signed in the presence of chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT)

Published 55 days ago

World Bank team reviews Gurugram’s air pollution and waste measures

Officials showcased sanitation projects, dust-control infrastructure and scientific waste management practices across the city. (HTSR)

Updated 62 days ago

When State returns to the policy centrestage

While India may be less protectionist than the US or China, its toolkit looks strikingly different from the economies it is compared to. (HT Archive)

Published 72 days ago

World Bank team studies urban development at Purnea’s record room

World Bank team studies urban development at Purnea’s record room

Published 99 days ago

World Bank releases USD 340 mn for Amaravati development, additional USD 150 mn likely in Apr

World Bank releases USD 340 mn for Amaravati development, additional USD 150 mn likely in Apr

Published 110 days ago

Punjab, World Bank ink ₹3,500-cr pact for school infra revamp

The programme will help improve quality education in the state by leveraging technology to track learning outcomes and strengthening digital infrastructure in schools.

Published 136 days ago

PMC plans ₹1,250cr loan from ADB, World Bank to upgrade roads, drainage

Pune, India - March 26, 2020: Deserted Swatantryaveer Savarkar Flyover at Paud Road, Kothrud in Pune, India, on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced complete lockdown of the entire country, as part of the government’s stringent efforts to tackle coronavirus disease Covid-19. This lockdown will be in place for 21 days and more stringent than Janta Curfew. Although, ration shops, groceries, fruits and vegetable shops, dairy and milk booths, meat and fish shops, animal fodder will remain open during the 21-day lockdown. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/Hindustan Times) (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

Published 141 days ago

Ludhiana: Water pipeline leakage troubles commuters on Pakhowal Road

Residents say repeated leakages not only waste treated water but also damage roads and pose safety hazards to motorists and pedestrians. (HT Photo)

Published 167 days ago

World Bank's Indian-origin chief Ajay Banga is in Pakistan, and it's personal

World Bank President Ajay Banga, in blue turban, with his wife and others during a visit to his ancestral home in Khushab district of Punjab province of Pakistan on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Updated 178 days ago

Delhi government approaches World Bank to get funds for drainage master plan

Delhi government approaches World Bank to get funds for drainage master plan

Published 179 days ago

World Bank approves ₹5.7K Cr loan to restore Haryana’s canal network

The restoration of the remaining 678 canals will be completed in the next five years with the WB funds, chief minister Saini said after chairing a meeting regarding the Jal Sanrakshit programme. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 188 days ago

Indian-origin finance honcho Ajay Banga on Trump team to oversee Gaza governance

World Bank President Ajay Banga at an event in Beijing in December 2025.

Updated 195 days ago

Ludhiana MC gets nod to build ₹22-crore civic centre on Hambran Road

MC officials said the project gained momentum under World Bank-supported programmes. (HT Photo)

Published 226 days ago

World Bank, in letter to US, backs draft UN resolution on Gaza

World Bank, in letter to US, backs draft UN resolution on Gaza

Published 264 days ago

Haryana to launch World Bank-supported water management project

Representational image

Published 267 days ago

IMF, World Bank members look at Gaza reconstruction, challenges ahead

IMF, World Bank members look at Gaza reconstruction, challenges ahead

Published 287 days ago

FM Sitharaman to skip IMF meetings in Washington

Nirmala Sitharaman (HT)

Updated 290 days ago

World Bank growth forecast: trade headwinds ahead for India

The downward revision in the next fiscal year’s forecast is on account of the 50% tariffs imposed by the US, which accounts for one-fifth of India’s merchandise exports. (AFP)

Published 296 days ago

World Bank lifts growth forecast for Middle East region, Iran suffers contraction

World Bank lifts growth forecast for Middle East region, Iran suffers contraction

Updated 297 days ago

World bank approves $47.9 million grant for primary education in Pakistan

A general view shows the World Bank Group headquarters building in Washington, DC.

Updated 340 days ago

Power games that the big boys play

The issue of quota reform at the Bretton Woods Institutions has been on the table for years and keeps getting pushed back. (AFP)

Published 388 days ago

Congress slams Centre over World Bank's poverty report

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh attacked the centre over World Bank's Poverty and Equity Brief for India.

Published 390 days ago

Behind the bleak growth scenario

Things weren’t exactly great even before Trump 2.0 shocked the world. (REUTERS)

Published 415 days ago

Pakistan appealed to India to reconsider suspension of Indus Treaty: Report

The treaty defines a mechanism for India and Pakistan for the use of Indus River water and its five tributaries Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Jhelum, and Chenab.

Updated 442 days ago

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