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    Global Food Prices Snap Five-Month Slide with February Uptick, FAO Data Shows

    Cereal production for 2025 was revised upward to a record 3,029 million tonnes – a 5.6 per cent leap – bolstered by favourable monsoons in South America and Africa.

    Global Warming Hits Fast-Forward: Potsdam Study Reveals Sharp Acceleration Since 2015

    Compounding the acceleration are insidious feedback mechanisms that PIK's research illuminates as potential game-changers. A March 2025 study from the institute projects that even low-to-moderate emission scenarios could unleash amplified heating over the next millennium.

    IMF Sounds Alarm: Middle East War Risks Fueling Global Inflation Spike

    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.

    CRISIL Food Price Report Signals Relief: Home-Cooked Veg Thali Costs Hold Steady

    In a nation where the thali symbolizes sustenance and culture, CRISIL’s barometer isn’t just data; it’s a pulse on equity.

    India’s Obesity Crisis Deepens: 41 Million Children Affected in 2025, Projections Warn of 56 Million by 2040

    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.

    India, Finland to Expand Cooperation in Skill Development, Vocational Education

    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.

    E-Rupee Project for Food Subsidy Launched in Puducherry, Set for Nationwide Expansion

    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.

    25,000 Afghan Children Face Bitter Winter in Tents Six Months After Deadly Earthquake

    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.

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