Civil society

India should accelerate focus on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and climate-resilient varieties through R&D, irrigation, seeds, and extension services.

As India celebrates its rich diversity, NABARD’s push for GI registrations not only safeguards centuries-old traditions but also fuels economic empowerment in rural heartlands, turning cultural assets into sustainable livelihoods.

International lessons, from global financial crises to regional experiences, highlight that unmanaged credit booms rarely end well.

Bangladesh’s economy faces headwinds including inflation, weak private investment, and global uncertainties.

Afghanistan’s women and girls, already bearing the brunt of the crisis, stand to lose the most if current trends persist.

Negotiations are ongoing, with expectations that a staff-level agreement could pave the way for formal approval.

Chaos engulfed the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Monsoon Session as opposition MPs disrupted proceedings over alleged NEET paper leaks and the Ram Temple donation scam.

With a young population and ambitions for upper-middle-income status, access to genuine financing is crucial – but so is protection against exploitation.