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    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan: Drought, Climate Crisis Imperil Livestock Livelihoods in Badghis

    as climate change advances, the arid and semi-arid zones of Afghanistan are seeing rangeland collapse, livestock losses, and weakened rural economies.
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    Agri-business

    Government Pushes FPO-Hospitality Ties to Boost Incomes and Ensure Premium Supply

    If the framework is standardised nationally and backed with logistics, cold-chain infrastructure and digital procurement platforms, it could become a transformative element in India’s food-economy ecosystem.
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    Agri-technology

    India’s AI Monsoon Predictions ‘Inspire Investment’

    Indian agricultural scientists say the new AI-based model needs to be developed further, to provide the most useful data for all those who need it.
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    Agriculture

    PM Modi Releases 21st Instalment of PM-KISAN; Over ₹18,000 Crore Transferred to Nearly 9 Crore Farmers

    With the ₹18,000-crore payout for 9 crore farmers, the government reiterates its commitment to the farming community.
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    Child Labour

    Farming Failures and Factory Floors: How Climate Crisis Forces Nepal’s Children into Labour

    The report calls for the government and industry joining hands to strengthen social protection, enforce labour laws, and support climate adaptation.
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    Agriculture

    Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights Odisha’s Leadership in Millet Promotion

    In his inaugural address, Chouhan said, “Mandia Dibasa is not merely a day of celebration, it represents a meaningful campaign to promote Shree Anna.
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    Agri-business

    Nepal’s Women Farmers Defy Climate Odds, Spark Economic Revival

    Nepal ranks among the world's most disaster-prone nations, with agriculture employing 64 per cent of the workforce and contributing 21 per cent to GDP.
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    Cooperatives

    NCDC Disburses ₹49,799 Crore by October 2025 to Boost India’s Cooperative Sector

    This marks a strong mid-year achievement and underlines the government’s push to strengthen the cooperative ecosphere across agriculture, allied and non-farm sectors.
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    Bangladesh

    Deadly Monsoon Fury: Bangladesh Battles Widespread Flooding Crisis

    This 2026 event arrives after earlier haor region floods earlier in the year, underscoring recurring pressures. Migration to urban centres and climate adaptation efforts remain critical long-term challenges.
    Finance and Economy

    Sri Lanka Targets Poverty Eradication: Aswesuma Programme Set for Phase-Out by 2030

    Launched in 2023 amid the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic turmoil, Aswesuma represented a targeted overhaul of the country’s social protection system.
    Civil society

    Civil Society Rallies Behind Bengaluru Street Vendors: “Don’t Sacrifice Livelihoods for Footpaths”

    Street vendors embody the resilience of India’s informal economy. Their struggle highlights the need for policies that listen to the voices of the working poor rather than displacing them in the name of progress.

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    Bangladesh

    Deadly Monsoon Fury: Bangladesh Battles Widespread Flooding Crisis

    This 2026 event arrives after earlier haor region floods earlier in the year, underscoring recurring pressures. Migration to urban centres and climate adaptation efforts remain critical long-term challenges.
    Finance and Economy

    Sri Lanka Targets Poverty Eradication: Aswesuma Programme Set for Phase-Out by 2030

    Launched in 2023 amid the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic turmoil, Aswesuma represented a targeted overhaul of the country’s social protection system.
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    Samsung India Workers Union Registered After Months of Struggle and Protests

    With the union now officially recognised, workers hope that the labour department will take stronger action to ensure improved working conditions and that Samsung management will be held accountable for its treatment of employees.
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    Bangladesh’s Development Finance Faces Existential Threat from Global Aid Squeeze

    The OECD report and discussions underscore that while challenges are severe, opportunities exist if Bangladesh acts decisively.
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    Sri Lanka Targets Poverty Eradication: Aswesuma Programme Set for Phase-Out by 2030

    Launched in 2023 amid the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic turmoil, Aswesuma represented a targeted overhaul of the country’s social protection system.
    Health Policy

    WHO Calls for Urgent Action as New Cancer Cases are Projected to Nearly Double by 2050 

    The report notes substantial gains in key policy areas. Tobacco use has declined by 27 per cent since 2010, contributing to reductions in lung cancer cases and deaths in some regions.

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