IMF clears $1 billion for Pakistan amid drone strikes on India; New Delhi warns of terror funding risk

The International Monetary Fund has approved the immediate release of $1 billion to Pakistan under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to $2.1 billion. The board is also evaluating a separate $1.3 billion package under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), aimed at climate-linked reforms. India abstains, flags risk of…

southwest monsoon to arrive in kerala 2025 india meteorological department

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), his year, the southwest monsoon is likely to arrive in Kerala earlier by 5 days on May 25 as against the usual date of June 1. Forecast of the Onset Date of Southwest Monsoon – 2025 over Kerala For more information, visit: https://t.co/1rs5Ilxd7z@moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNational @airnewsalerts @DrJitendraSingh pic.twitter.com/CvqkpJ5oYb…

Operation Sindoor: Retaliation for the Pahalgam Attack

On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of 26 Indian civilians. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based militant groups, prompting a decisive military response. In the early hours of May 7, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir. The operation aimed to…

Pakistan postpones PSL T20 cricket amid clashes with India | Cricket News

Pakistan postpones its Twenty20 league indefinitely, scrapping UAE relocation plan, as tension with India escalates. The Pakistan Cricket Board has postponed its Pakistan Super League T20 cricket tournament following rising military tensions between India and Pakistan. The PCB said it acted on advice from Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “Cricket, while being a unifying force…

Adani Group rolls out India’s first hydrogen-powered mining truck in Chhattisgarh

Vinay Prakash, CEO – Natural Resources and Director, Adani Enterprises. Adani Group has deployed India’s first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics in Chhattisgarh, which can carry 40 tonnes of cargo over a 200-kilometre range, the conglomerate said Saturday. Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the group, flagged off hydrogen fuel cell trucks as it looks…

What are IMF bailouts? How do they work?

IMF bailouts are funds and finances extended to nations in crisis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Detailing a bit about the IMF, its website says that it is a global organization that works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 191 member countries. It does so by supporting economic policies that…

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IMF bailouts are funds and finances extended to nations in crisis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Detailing a bit about the IMF, its website says that it is a global organization that works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 191 member countries. It does so by supporting economic policies that…

IMF Approves $2.4 Billion Support for Pakistan Under Two Economic Programmes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sanctioned a total of $2.4 billion in financial assistance to Pakistan, aimed at stabilizing the nation’s economy and fostering sustainable growth. This support is divided between two key programmes: a $1 billion disbursement under the existing $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a new $1.4 billion  loan through…