Actor Anupam Shyam died in Mumbai at the age of 63 of multiple organ failure. The actor was best known for his work on the TV show Mann Kee Awaaz: Pratigya and appearances in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Bandit Queen.
August 9 is observed as the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. It is a day that is aimed at raising awareness about the indigenous populations around the globe.
Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 300 million loans as additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project that is upgrading rural roads and connecting remote areas with markets.
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