India

A study by researchers at the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, published earlier this year, was the first to measure the levels of microfibres in wastewater from dhobi ghats and similar commercial laundries.

Indian students now form the largest group of international students in Germany, comprising 12.3 per cent of the international student body – a remarkable 49,000 students in the 2023 winter semester alone. This demographic shift underscores Germany’s growing appeal as an education destination, with institutions offering affordable, high-quality education and pathways to employment.

The panel discussion underscored the critical importance of accurately measuring poverty in India, not just as an academic exercise but as a foundational step toward addressing systemic inequities.

By fostering innovation, collaboration, and market expansion, the national-level multi-state cooperative societies and NUCFDC aim to drive economic growth, empower farmers and cooperatives, and establish India as a global leader in cooperative products and services.

Thakur emphasised that YES-TECH has already been successfully implemented in 10 states, with claim payouts for Kharif 2023 completed across seven of them.

Urbanisation continues to intensify the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect across Indian cities, driven by factors such as reduced vegetation, heat-retaining construction materials, and heightened energy consumption.

Amit Shah emphasized the transformative potential of these agreements. He highlighted their alignment with the government’s broader goals of promoting organic farming, empowering tribal communities, and enhancing dairy production across the country.

President Dissanayake’s first official foreign trip since taking office in September 2024, underscored his commitment to deepening ties with India, especially as Sri Lanka seeks to rebuild after its economic crisis in 2022.