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    War of the Words: Inside the Media Battle Shaking Bhutan’s Fourth Estate

    A Kuensel article published on March 29 titled “State of Private Newspapers: Cash Strapped, Dependent on Government Support” – an ostensibly analytical piece that questioned the sustainability of private newspapers and raised eyebrows about their dependence on a government-backed subsidy called the Media Enterprise Development Budget.

    Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $660M in Landmark Ruling

    This decision stems from Greenpeace’s involvement in protests against the pipeline, which began in 2016 and drew global attention to Indigenous rights and environmental protection.

    Bangladesh: Media Reform Commission Proposes Sweeping Changes

    To ensure ethical standards and accountability in media reporting, the commission advocates for the creation of an independent regulatory body. This entity would oversee media practices, addressing issues such as misinformation and unethical journalism.

    UN Experts Condemn Bhutan for Arbitrarily Detaining Political Prisoners

    Many of these political prisoners, primarily arrested in the 1990s and early 2000s, remain behind bars without any hope of release, despite Bhutan’s claims that no such prisoners exist.

    Online Harassment of Women Gets Amplified by Biased Algorithms

    Algorithms are trained on vast datasets that reflect historical and societal biases. When these biases go unchecked, they become ingrained in the technology itself, reinforcing discrimination and amplifying online harassment against women.

    Bangladesh: Amid Rising Tensions, Inflation, Information Advisor Raises anti-India Bogey

    Known for his loud-mouthing and raising the anti-India bogey, Mahfuj Alam utilised his verified Facebook account to address the nation's pressing challenges at approximately 3:00 AM on Tuesday.

    Building Smart Villages: A New Paradigm for Rural Development in India

    By training villagers in digital skills and providing them with the tools to access government services, these initiatives improve livelihoods and foster a sense of empowerment in rural communities.

    Afghanistan: Taliban Divisions Laid Bare As Power Struggle Intensifies

    The Taliban, long known for maintaining a united front and keeping internal conflicts out of public view, is now exhibiting unprecedented internal discord.
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    Millions at Risk as UN Warns of Catastrophic Consequences from Aid Cuts in Afghanistan

    With reduced aid, already fragile services are deteriorating, and local efforts to compensate remain insufficient.

    Kailash Satyarthi Advocates Compassionate Governance in EPFO’s RGDE Series

    The virtual session, attended by EPFO officers and officials from across the country, underscored the need to infuse governance with empathy, moral accountability, and human connection.

    IMF Urges Faster Progress in Sri Lanka’s State-Owned Enterprise Reforms amid Policy Reversals

    Papageorgiou's comments come in the wake of political shifts that have disrupted previous reform strategies. The new administration under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has halted privatization efforts initiated by the previous government, led by Ranil Wickremesinghe.

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    Millions at Risk as UN Warns of Catastrophic Consequences from Aid Cuts in Afghanistan

    With reduced aid, already fragile services are deteriorating, and local efforts to compensate remain insufficient.

    Kailash Satyarthi Advocates Compassionate Governance in EPFO’s RGDE Series

    The virtual session, attended by EPFO officers and officials from across the country, underscored the need to infuse governance with empathy, moral accountability, and human connection.
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