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    A Jack of All Fruits

    For Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest producer of jackfruit, the fruit was a natural choice. Jackfruit is also the country’s national fruit and symbolizes abundance. Yet much of the potential of this fruit remained untapped.
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    Food Security

    India’s Groundwater Revival – 15 Billion Cubic Meters Recharged

    The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) includes water conservation and water harvesting structures, enhancing rural water security.
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    Agri-business

    Pakistan: Absence of Wheat Procurement Strains Farming Sector

    The Punjab government, under an agreement with the World Bank, refrained from procuring wheat, leaving growers at the mercy of market forces.
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    Clean tech

    India’s Fourth Biennial Update Report Highlights Progress in Climate Action

    As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, India’s Biennial Update Report-4 serves as a testament to the power of proactive, inclusive, and equitable climate policies.
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    Animals and wildlife

    Ken-Betwa River Link Project: PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone on Wednesday

    Though the government is set to announce that the project represents innovative infrastructure driving regional transformation and a beacon of hope for the people of Bundelkhand, many environmentalists strongly oppose the project due to its environmental impact.
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    Accountability

    Bangladesh Plans Maiden Climate Bank Amid Banking Sector Challenges

    The proposed Green Bank is envisioned as a specialised institution under a global-standard climate-bank model, with a paid-up capital of Bangladeshi Taka 3.24 billion.
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    Agri-business

    Pakistan’s Food Exports Rise by 19.58 Per Cent; Imports Drop by 11.13 Per Cent in Five Months

    The positive growth in food exports, coupled with a reduction in imports, highlights Pakistan’s progress in leveraging its agricultural and food production capabilities.
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    Agri-technology

    In the Lok Sabha: Crop Damage Assessment System with Cutting-Edge Technology

    Thakur emphasised that YES-TECH has already been successfully implemented in 10 states, with claim payouts for Kharif 2023 completed across seven of them.
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    El Niño Threatens Asia’s Rice Bowl: Drier Weather Patterns Set to Disrupt Key Tropical Crops in Late 2026

    For Asia’s rice bowl, the coming months will be critical. Farmers, traders, and policymakers must prepare for a potentially volatile period that could test food security across the region.
    Child Labour

    India Seeks Tariff Shield from US Section 301 as Bilateral Trade Deal Enters Crucial Phase

    Analysts suggest a balanced outcome might involve India strengthening its own forced labour import monitoring mechanisms while securing phased tariff reductions and dispute resolution clauses that provide greater predictability for Indian exporters.
    Finance and Economy

    Sri Lanka Seeks Public Input to Lift Tax-to-GDP Ratio to 20 Per Cent

    As the June 12 deadline approaches, the ministry will likely receive a wide array of ideas. The challenge will be synthesizing them into a coherent, actionable medium- to long-term strategy that delivers the 20 per cent target without compromising growth or equity.

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    El Niño Threatens Asia’s Rice Bowl: Drier Weather Patterns Set to Disrupt Key Tropical Crops in Late 2026

    For Asia’s rice bowl, the coming months will be critical. Farmers, traders, and policymakers must prepare for a potentially volatile period that could test food security across the region.
    Child Labour

    India Seeks Tariff Shield from US Section 301 as Bilateral Trade Deal Enters Crucial Phase

    Analysts suggest a balanced outcome might involve India strengthening its own forced labour import monitoring mechanisms while securing phased tariff reductions and dispute resolution clauses that provide greater predictability for Indian exporters.
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    Bangladesh Decentralisation Drive: District-Level Government Departments to Come Under Elected Councils

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    Karachi’s Triple Crisis: Water, Gas, and Power Shortages Turn Eid Celebrations into a Daily Struggle for Survival

    As Karachi battles these shortages, the episode serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of urban infrastructure in rapidly growing megacities facing governance and maintenance challenges.
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    El Niño Threatens India’s 2026 Kharif Season: Strong Buffers Offer Hope Amid Monsoon Uncertainty

    While buffers exist, the interplay of El Niño with other climatic factors underscores the growing importance of climate adaptation in India’s agriculture-dependent economy.

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