Indian Cities Need Huge Funds, But Municipal Corporations Raise a Fraction of That: Report

GUWAHATI: Indian cities will require trillions of dollars in investment by 2050 to become climate-resilient and reduce their carbon footprint, yet only a handful of municipal corporations have ever accessed the capital markets, according to a report jointly released by FICCI and EY. ALSO READ: Assam CM Defends Bill Allowing Only Local Residents to Buy Land Near…

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US May Allow Iran to Use Frozen Funds for Food Purchases as Peace Talks Show Progress

  GUWAHATI: The United States may allow Iran to access some of its frozen funds to purchase American agricultural products, including soybeans, corn and wheat, following recent peace talks held in Switzerland. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Detain Key Accused in Flyover Birthday Party Case, Interrogation Underway Speaking after an extended round of discussions with Iranian Parliament…

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Seven Held for Alleged Misuse of Fishery Development Corporation Funds Across Assam

  GUWAHATI: The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption wing of Assam conducted early morning searches on Tuesday, May 26, at multiple locations across Guwahati, Belsor (Nalbari), Gauripur (Dhubri) and Raha (Nagaon), in connection with alleged misappropriation of funds of the Assam Fishery Development Corporation Ltd. (AFDC). ALSO READ: River Rafting, Elephant Safaris at Manas Tiger Reserve to Remain Closed…

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