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KCR to leave for Bihar on Aug 31; to extend financial aid to Galwan martyrs

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao will visit Bihar on August 31 to give financial assistance to the families of Indian soldiers who martyred in Galwan valley, an official release said on Monday. Rao will also provide financial assistance to the families of the 12 Bihar workers who died in the recent fire accident here, it further said. He will distribute the cheques along with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, according to the release. "Both the Chief Ministers will discuss the national politics on this occasion," it said. Rao and his Jharkhand counterpart Hemant Soren in March handed over cheques for Rs 10 lakh each to the family members of two jawans martyred in Galwan Valley clashes at the Chinese border. Rao had announced to extend support to the families of 19 jawans martyred in the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020. The Telangana government had earlier extended support to Colonel Santosh Babu, belonging to Telangana, who was martyred in the clashes.

Joe Biden marks Ukraine Independence Day with $3-bn military package

The Pentagon said the new package would include 6 additional surface-to-air missile systems known as NASAMS, 24 counter-artillery radars, Puma drones, along with counter-drone systems known as VAMPIRE

US to send $3 bn in aid to Ukraine to mark 6-month anniversary of war

As Russia's war on Ukraine drags on, U.S. security assistance is shifting to a longer-term campaign that will likely keep more American military troops in Europe into the future, including imminent plans to announce an additional roughly $3 billion in aid to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come, U.S. officials said. U.S. officials told The Associated Press that the package is expected to be announced Wednesday, the day the war hits the six-month mark and Ukraine celebrates its independence day. The money will fund contracts for drones, weapons and other equipment that may not see the battlefront for a year or two, they said. The total of the aid package which is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative could change overnight, but not likely by much. Several officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the aid before its public release. Unlike most previous packages, the new funding is largely aimed at helping Ukraine secure i

Afghanistan receives $40 mn humanitarian aid in cash, forex reserve soars

Afghanistan has received $40 million in cash as humanitarian aid, the Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), the country's central bank, said in a statement

Kerala govt announces emergency financial assistance for cash-strapped PSU

The Kerala government has announced emergency financial assistance to Travancore Cements Limited, a cash-strapped public sector undertaking (PSU) to tide over its ongoing crisis

US announces $820M in Ukraine aid, including missile systems amid war

The US announced that it will provide Ukraine with $820 million in new military aid, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars

Australia donates $15 mn to UN's emergency food fund for Sri Lanka

The Australian funding will help WFP provide critical assistance to the most at-risk Sri Lankans, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and school children

Cash-strapped Pak secures deal with IMF to restore stalled $6 bn aid

Cash-strapped Pakistan has secured a deal with the International Monetary Fund to restore the stalled $6 billion assistance package and unlock doors for financing from other international sources

'Amount of financial aid to Ukraine since invasion stands at $30bn'

The total amount of assistance declared and provided to Ukraine, since the "invasion" launched by Russsia, by international partners is $30 billion

Japan will double financial aid for Ukraine to $600 million: PM Kishida

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said his country will double its financial aid for Ukraine to $600 million in support of the country badly damaged by Russia's aggression.

Russia urges food assistance, other aid from China amid war: Report

Russia has requested both military and financial assistance from China amid the ongoing war in Ukraine

Aid for Ukraine, European allies growing as US lawmakers shape budget bill

Proposed US aid for Ukraine, European allies has grown beyond $12 billion, top Senator said, as congressional bargainers worked toward a bipartisan government-wide spending deal

Pak PM Imran Khan urges Bill Gates to give assistance to Afghanistan

The Prime Minister highlighted that more than half of the population in Afghanistan was living below the poverty line and in dire need of financial assistance

Delhi Cabinet nod for ex gratia of Rs 1 cr to families of six personnel

The Delhi Cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to pay Rs 1 crore compensation each to the families of six IAF, Delhi Police and civil defence personnel who died in the line of duty.

Delhi Cong demands Rs 1 cr aid for photojournalist Danish Siddiqui's kin

Delhi Congress chief Anil Kumar wrote to CM Arvind Kejriwal demanding a Rs 1 crore financial aid for the family of photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, killed while covering the clashes in Afghanistan

German Cabinet meets to approve financial aid for victims of flooding

Germany's Cabinet is meeting Wednesday to decide on a package of immediate aid for victims of last week's floods and consider longer-term plans to rebuild devastated areas.

Pakistan's parliament passes bill to fulfil conditions set by FATF

Pakistan's parliament has passed a bill for providing legal assistance in international criminal matters as part of efforts to fulfil the conditions set by the global financial watchdog FATF

Odisha CM grants Rs 352 cr Covid-19 assistance for MGNREGA workers

Chief Minister directed the district administration to create more man-days at the district level and provide employment for the poor

SC directs NDMA to issue norms for financial help to kin of Covid victims

Supreme Court directed the National Disaster Management Authority to issue fresh guidelines for providing minimum standards of financial help to families of those who lost their lives to Covid-19

US announces $41 million additional assistance to India for Covid response

The US has announced an additional $41 million assistance to help India respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and strengthen the country's preparedness for the future health emergencies