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Indian-Origin Man In US Sentenced For USD 20 Million Covid Relief Fraud
A 54-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for his role in obtaining more than USD 20 million under the US government's economic aid plan following the coronavirus pandemic.
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US' Aid Offer To Covid-Stricken North Korea "Got No Response": Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said Saturday that America had offered Covid-19 vaccines to Pyongyang but "got no response" despite a spiralling epidemic in North Korea, where nearly 2.5 million people have fallen sick with "fever".
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Japan To Provide $9.3 Million Cold Chain Equipment To India
Japan on Friday announced that it will provide USD 9.3 million worth cold chain equipment and related assistance to India to help in the country's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
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"Largest Humanitarian Relief Effort In Our History": Pfizer On India Aid
Global pharma major Pfizer is sending its medicines worth USD 70 million (over Rs 510 crore), from its distribution centres in the US, Europe and Asia, that have been identified as part of India's COVID-19 treatment protocol.
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Before Coup, IMF Sent Myanmar $350 Million, Refund A Concern
The International Monetary Fund last week sent $350 million in cash to the Myanmar government, part of a no-strings-attached emergency aid package to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vaccine Boost For Poor Countries As Joe Biden Pledges US Coronavirus Aid
New US President Joe Biden on Friday ordered more help for Americans struggling to cope with the pandemic in the world's worst-hit country, as international deals won cheaper tests and vaccines for millions in less wealthy nations.
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Trump Refuses To Sign Covid Aid Bill, Millions To Lose Jobless Benefits
Millions of Americans saw their jobless benefits expire on Saturday after US President Donald Trump refused to sign into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, protesting that it did not do enough to help everyday people.
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India Signs $400 Million Project With World Bank To Protect Poor From COVID Impact
India on Wednesday signed a pact worth 400 million dollar with the World Bank in a bid to aid the poor and vulnerable reeling under the coronavirus crisis.
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UN Releases USD 100 Million To Avert Famine During Pandemic
The United Nations said Tuesday it is releasing $100 million in aid for seven countries that include Ethiopia to help them avoid famine because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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India's October Petrol, Diesel Sales Exceed Pre-Coronavirus Levels
India's diesel consumption in October rose 6.6% from a year earlier, the first such increase since COVID-19 restrictions were imposed in late March, preliminary data showed on Sunday, signalling a pick-up in industrial activity.
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US Jails Man Who Bought Lamborghini With COVID-19 Relief Funds
Instead of speeding off in a $200,000 Lamborghini Urus, a Texas man got a slower ride to jail Tuesday after US authorities arrested him for using $1.6 million in government pandemic aid to go on a spending spree.
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Coronavirus: Ola Helps Over 55,000 Families Through 'Drive The Driver' Fund During COVID Crisis
Ola Foundation, the social welfare arm of the ride-hailing service provider, has come out with a report detailing the impact its 'Drive The Driver' fund has created in India. The special fund was created to help its driver-partners during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the company says that so far it has helped 55,918 families, enabled 9.3 million meal...
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UN Calls Indian Aid Of $2 Million For Palestinian Refugees "Commendable"
India has given USD 2 million in aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency working for the welfare of Palestinian refugees in support of its core programmes and services, including education and health, amidst the coronavirus crisis.
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US Centre For Disease Control Commits $3.6 Million To Aid India's COVID Fight
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed $3.6 million to assist India's response to the COVID-19 epidemic, US Embassy in Delhi on Tuesday said.
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Millions Of Home-Based Garment Workers Feared Losing Out On COVID-19 Aid
Millions of "hidden" home-based garment workers in India who help prop up the global fashion industry risk missing out on aid during the coronavirus pandemic, labour rights campaigners said.
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Indian-Origin Man In US Sentenced For USD 20 Million Covid Relief Fraud
A 54-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for his role in obtaining more than USD 20 million under the US government's economic aid plan following the coronavirus pandemic.
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US' Aid Offer To Covid-Stricken North Korea "Got No Response": Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said Saturday that America had offered Covid-19 vaccines to Pyongyang but "got no response" despite a spiralling epidemic in North Korea, where nearly 2.5 million people have fallen sick with "fever".
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Japan To Provide $9.3 Million Cold Chain Equipment To India
Japan on Friday announced that it will provide USD 9.3 million worth cold chain equipment and related assistance to India to help in the country's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
-
"Largest Humanitarian Relief Effort In Our History": Pfizer On India Aid
Global pharma major Pfizer is sending its medicines worth USD 70 million (over Rs 510 crore), from its distribution centres in the US, Europe and Asia, that have been identified as part of India's COVID-19 treatment protocol.
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Before Coup, IMF Sent Myanmar $350 Million, Refund A Concern
The International Monetary Fund last week sent $350 million in cash to the Myanmar government, part of a no-strings-attached emergency aid package to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vaccine Boost For Poor Countries As Joe Biden Pledges US Coronavirus Aid
New US President Joe Biden on Friday ordered more help for Americans struggling to cope with the pandemic in the world's worst-hit country, as international deals won cheaper tests and vaccines for millions in less wealthy nations.
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Trump Refuses To Sign Covid Aid Bill, Millions To Lose Jobless Benefits
Millions of Americans saw their jobless benefits expire on Saturday after US President Donald Trump refused to sign into law a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package, protesting that it did not do enough to help everyday people.
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India Signs $400 Million Project With World Bank To Protect Poor From COVID Impact
India on Wednesday signed a pact worth 400 million dollar with the World Bank in a bid to aid the poor and vulnerable reeling under the coronavirus crisis.
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UN Releases USD 100 Million To Avert Famine During Pandemic
The United Nations said Tuesday it is releasing $100 million in aid for seven countries that include Ethiopia to help them avoid famine because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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India's October Petrol, Diesel Sales Exceed Pre-Coronavirus Levels
India's diesel consumption in October rose 6.6% from a year earlier, the first such increase since COVID-19 restrictions were imposed in late March, preliminary data showed on Sunday, signalling a pick-up in industrial activity.
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US Jails Man Who Bought Lamborghini With COVID-19 Relief Funds
Instead of speeding off in a $200,000 Lamborghini Urus, a Texas man got a slower ride to jail Tuesday after US authorities arrested him for using $1.6 million in government pandemic aid to go on a spending spree.
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Coronavirus: Ola Helps Over 55,000 Families Through 'Drive The Driver' Fund During COVID Crisis
Ola Foundation, the social welfare arm of the ride-hailing service provider, has come out with a report detailing the impact its 'Drive The Driver' fund has created in India. The special fund was created to help its driver-partners during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the company says that so far it has helped 55,918 families, enabled 9.3 million meal...
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UN Calls Indian Aid Of $2 Million For Palestinian Refugees "Commendable"
India has given USD 2 million in aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency working for the welfare of Palestinian refugees in support of its core programmes and services, including education and health, amidst the coronavirus crisis.
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US Centre For Disease Control Commits $3.6 Million To Aid India's COVID Fight
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed $3.6 million to assist India's response to the COVID-19 epidemic, US Embassy in Delhi on Tuesday said.
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Millions Of Home-Based Garment Workers Feared Losing Out On COVID-19 Aid
Millions of "hidden" home-based garment workers in India who help prop up the global fashion industry risk missing out on aid during the coronavirus pandemic, labour rights campaigners said.
