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    Agri-business

    In Lok Sabha: Kisan Rail Facilitates Swift Transport of Perishables from Surplus Regions to Markets

    By shifting perishable transportation from road to rail, Indian Railways is not only improving supply chain efficiency but also contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions.
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    Empowerment

    In Rajya Sabha: Women’s Safety Measures Under Umbrella Scheme being Strengthened, says Bandi Sanjay Kumar

    Over 34,626 officials have received specialised training on DNA evidence management and the use of Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits, with 18,020 kits distributed across States/UTs.
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    Agriculture policy

    In Rajya Sabha: Pilot Project Launched for World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector

    India faces a significant challenge in foodgrain storage, with a substantial gap between production and storage capacity, leading to potential losses and impacting food security.
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    Climate change

    In Lok Sabha: Early Warning Systems to Mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

    The Indian government has taken significant steps toward disaster risk reduction, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ten-point agenda on DRR.
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    Animals and wildlife

    Rahul Gandhi Urges PM Modi to Cancel Offshore Mining Tenders; Cites Environmental and Livelihood Concerns

    In his letter, Gandhi urged the government to cancel the tenders issued for offshore mining blocks, emphasising the need for rigorous scientific assessments of their environmental and socio-economic impact.
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    Housing, land and property rights

    In Rajya Sabha: ARHCs Scheme Paves Way for Affordable Urban Housing

    Under the scheme guidelines, initial rents for ARHCs are determined by local authorities based on surveys. The rent increases by 8 per cent biennially, with a maximum cumulative increase of 20 per cent over five years.
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    Child Rights

    Allahabad High Court Order Sparks Outrage; Campaign Petition Alleges Misogyny

    According to the petition, the accused offered the minor a motorcycle ride, subsequently stopping near a culvert where they allegedly grabbed her breast, attempted to drag her underneath, and broke the string of her lower garment.
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    Empowerment

    J&K Women’s Special Cells Face Imminent Closure; Citizens Demand Urgent Intervention

    The trained social workers engaged by the special cells ensure that women can navigate legal procedures with dignity and support.
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