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Japan: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- Washington, DC-The Japanese economy has displayed impressive resilience in the face of global shocks and is experiencing a sustained period of output growing above potential. D... Read More


IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Mozambique

Washington, DC, Feb. 18 -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Republic of Mozambique.[1] Mozambique continues to face a comple... Read More


ADB President Meets Vanuatu Prime Minister to Advance Partnership, Unlock Private Sector Investment

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- PORT VILA, VANUATU (18 February 2026) - Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met today with Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat to celebrate a long-term partners... Read More


ADB, Prima Sign Landmark Cable Deal to Boost Connectivity and Disaster Resilience in Vanuatu

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- PORT VILA, VANUATU (18 February 2026) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a financing package today with Prima Limited to support the design, build, and installation of t... Read More


UNESCO mobilizes an additional $6.9 million from Japan to support emergencies

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- As the world faces unprecedented crises, from conflicts to climate change, UNESCO has today announced 19 new projects worth $6.9 million to support emergencies around the world... Read More


Google CEO meets Prime Minister

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- The CEO of Google, Shri Sundar Pichai met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in Delhi today. In a post on X, Shri Modi said: "It was a delight to meet Mr. Sundar Pichai o... Read More


Union Public Service Commission announces Recruitment Results for the month of January, 2026

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month ofJanuary, 2026.The recommended candidates have been informed indi... Read More


Ministry of Minority Affairs organizing 'Chintan Shivir' at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- Ministry of Minority Affairs is organizing a landmark two-day 'Chintan Shivir' at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar on 18-19 February 2026. The significant event will be graced... Read More


Biennial Elections to the Council of States to fill the seats of members retiring in April, 2026

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- The term of office of 37 members of the Council of States elected from 10 States is due to expire in April 2026. ********** PK/GDH/RP ANNEXURE- 'A' Published by HT Digital ... Read More


Union Environment Minister Announces Birth of Three Cheetah Cubs at Kuno National Park

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav today announced that Kuno National Park has recorded the birth of three cheetah cubs. In a social med... Read More