Day: July 2, 2019

UN chief warns against criminal exploitation of COVID-19 recovery resources

India pledges to contribute USD 5 million in 2019 to UN Palestine refugee agency

1:37 pm July 2, 2019

United Nations: India has pledged to contribute USD 5 million in 2019 to the UN Palestine refugee agency, even as it voiced concern over the agency’s difficult financial situation due to voluntary contributions from a limited donor base and called for ensuring sustained fiscal support for its work. India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN […]

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52 flights cancelled, 55 diverted due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai

1:33 pm July 2, 2019

Mumbai: As many as 52 flights were cancelled and another 55 diverted to nearby airports due to the inclement weather and skidding of a SpiceJet aircraft at Mumbai airport Monday night, an official said Tuesday. Efforts are underway to remove the Boeing 737 aircraft from the runway and restore operations as early as possible, the […]

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