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    Firms With Women in Board Perform Better: NCAER Study

    Firms with women in board and in top management positions perform better, says a NCAER Study. The study says that such inclusion also reflect...
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    Coal Ministry Holds Stakeholders’ Consultation on Draft Mining Plan Guidelines for Coal and Lignite

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    Opportunity to Promote Natural Farming in Assam

    Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told Assam agriculture minister Atul Bora that the central government will continue to provide all possible assistance to...
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    Brewing New Markets for Nepal’s Tea Trade

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    CAQM Sets a Target of 4.5 Crore Plantations for NCR During FY 2024-25

    Various central government agencies in the NCR have also been asked to target about 12,07,000 plantations as per the plans for FY 2024-25 as...
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    Agriculture

    New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Climate-Resilient Strategies for Marginal Farmers

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    Video Competition for Youth to Celebrate Shared Heritage Through Digital Creativity

    As South Asia grapples with climate vulnerabilities, economic disparities, and historical animosities, initiatives like COVA’s video competition offer a beacon of hope.
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    RTI Act at 22: Applications Rise but Rejections, Backlogs and ECI Denials Raise Questions on Implementation

    As the Act enters its third decade, bridging the gap between statistics and real transparency remains the central challenge.
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    Measles Resurgence in Maldives: From Eradication Triumph to Public Health Alert

    After years of eradication, measles has returned to the Maldives with 11 confirmed cases in 2026, sparking urgent vaccination...

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    Video Competition for Youth to Celebrate Shared Heritage Through Digital Creativity

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    RTI Act at 22: Applications Rise but Rejections, Backlogs and ECI Denials Raise Questions on Implementation

    As the Act enters its third decade, bridging the gap between statistics and real transparency remains the central challenge.
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