The market’s verdict has been swift and unforgiving. Brent crude futures rocketed to $119.50 per barrel – the highest since mid-2022 – while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hit $119.48, capping a blistering 25 per cent surge in days.
The Atlas urges a “whole-of-society” approach under the theme “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives.” Recommendations include food system reforms, anti-stigma campaigns, workforce training for compassionate care, and cross-sector partnerships involving agriculture, education, and trade.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of India and Finland to expand cooperation in skill development, strengthen vocational education systems and promote ethical and sustainable workforce mobility.
Calling upon the spirit of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas,” Minister Joshi urged citizens and stakeholders to collaborate in ensuring the widespread success of this transformative welfare mechanism.
According to a new report released by the international humanitarian organisation, Save the Children, approximately 25,000 children are still living in makeshift tents in Afghanistan’s Kunar province.
If scrapped, the ECC's removal could set a precedent for similar levies in other cities, prompting a nationwide discussion on pollution funding. Environmental groups, however, caution that alternatives must ensure continued investment in clean air strategies, lest Delhi's AQI woes persist.
Experts emphasize the need for community involvement and habitat protection to ensure the project’s success. Local communities around Kuno have been engaged through awareness programs, highlighting the economic benefits of eco-tourism that cheetahs could bring.
Experts advocate treating care as essential social infrastructure. Expanding services, redistributing unpaid work through policy, and challenging norms that sideline educated women could unlock significant gains.