India opened their medal account at the Commonwealth Games 2026 through Jhandu Kumar, who clinched bronze in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow on Friday. Competing in Group B, the 28-year-old Indian para powerlifter produced a …
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Sports & Inspiration
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Sports & Inspiration
Despite Commonwealth Games setback, Srihari Nataraj says he’s faster than ever and ready to break the curse of 0.1
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIndian swimmer Srihari Nataraj missed out on the men’s 50m backstroke final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Friday, with the two-time Olympian finishing 11th overall in the semis to fall short …
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Global Affairs
Zambia’s media pledge ethical election coverage ahead of upcoming August polls
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAhead of Zambia’s General Elections on 13 August 2026, editors and key media and electoral stakeholders pledged to uphold ethical election reporting and adhere to the Elections Code of Conduct …
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Economy & Development
World Bank Group Supports Zambia–Malawi Interconnector to Power Growth, Jobs, and Regional Energy Trade
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWASHINGTON, July 23, 2026—Zambia and Malawi are set to strengthen energy security and expand regional power trade through new cross-border electricity transmission infrastructure that will support business growth, improve productivity, …
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Economy & Development
IFC Celebrates First Tanzanian Shilling Bond Issuance at London Stock Exchange
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLondon, July 24, 2026 – The International Finance Corporation (IFC, Aaa/AAA), a member of the World Bank Group, marked its inaugural Tanzanian shilling bond issuance today at the London Stock Exchange. …
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Economy & Development
A Market-Based Approach to Scaling Clean Cooking in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn the DRC, the World Bank-supported FOREST Program is scaling clean cooking through results-based financing for local enterprises. Backed by IDA and ESMAP, the effort aims to equip 500,000 households …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Italy
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Italy.[1] This also included a discussion on the findings of the Financial Sector Assessment Program …
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Sports & Inspiration
ZIM vs IND T20 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking blitz against Zimbabwe gets India back to winning ways
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauRiding on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking fifty and Mayank Yadav’s fiery spell, the Indian cricket team beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the opening match of the ZIM vs IND T20 2026 series at the Harare …
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Sports & Inspiration
Commonwealth Games 2026: Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain front India’s march in Glasgow
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauOlympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain led India’s contingent into Glasgow’s Hydro Arena as the Commonwealth Games 2026 officially opened with a celebration of Scottish culture on Thursday. The first indoor opening ceremony in Commonwealth Games history welcomed athletes from 74 …
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Sports & Inspiration
Commonwealth Games 2026 bowls: Putul Sonowal stuns world champion Ryan Bester as India makes winning start
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIndia opened their Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with two victories in bowls on Thursday with Putul Sonowal upsetting reigning world champion Ryan Bester of Canada in men’s singles and Pinki Singh-Rupa Tirkey winning in women’s pairs. Putul Sonowal, …