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    India Claims Major Presence in Global Coal Mining with SECL’s Gevra and Kusmunda Mines

    In the last fiscal year, the Gevra opencast mine achieved a coal production milestone of 59 million tons, demonstrating its critical role in India's...
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    Agriculture policy

    Sri Lanka Explores Birth Control for Monkeys Amid Farmer Concerns

    As Sri Lanka navigates the complexities of wildlife management and agricultural sustainability, stakeholders await further developments in the ongoing efforts to balance conservation goals...
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    Afghanistan

    Leprosy Concerns Spark Anti-Afghan Sentiment Surge in Iran

    The incoming administration of President-elect Masud Pezeshkian faces the daunting task of addressing both the humanitarian needs of Afghan refugees and the domestic pressures...
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    Child Rights

    Railway Protection Force Rescues 84,119 Children Under ‘Operation Nanhe Farishtey’ Over Seven Years

    The operation's success is bolstered by the 'Track Child Portal', providing comprehensive details to track and support aggrieved children. Additionally, Indian Railways has established...
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    Child Rights

    A Fair Start is What Every Child Needs, Says Joint UNESCO-UNICEF Report

    Pre-primary education gives children a solid foundation upon which all learning depends, making every stage of education that follows more efficient and productive, says...
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    Clean tech

    ADB Approves $240.5 Million to Boost Rooftop Solar Expansion in India

    The integration of rooftop solar infrastructure not only supports the broader national agenda of reducing carbon emissions but also enhances the resilience of India’s...
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    Finance and Economy

    Global Growth Faces Threat from Inflation, IMF Reports

    The IMF revised its growth forecasts upwards for emerging market and developing economies, driven primarily by robust economic activity in Asia, particularly in China...
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    Global Governance

    UN Secretary-General Urges Urgent Action on Sustainable Development Goals Amidst Global Challenges

    Addressing the critical issue of finance, Guterres acknowledged the widening SDG financing gap and destabilizing financial conditions in many developing countries. At Monday’s ministerial segment...
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    Accountability

    Secret Australian Inquiry Exposes SAS Command Failures and Toxic Culture in Afghanistan War

    The report underscores persistent questions about accountability for civilian harm. Related reporting on the region has highlighted ongoing challenges in post-conflict justice and the human costs of prolonged international military engagement.
    Climate change

    Cyclone Arnab Batters India’s East Coast, Leaving Trail of Floods and Crop Devastation

    While natural climate variability such as El Niño plays a role, the background warming linked to climate change adds to the heat available to these systems.
    Aid

    Bangladesh: Chandpur Fishers End Hilsa Ban in Debt, Urge Cash Support Beyond Rice Aid

    The challenge is ensuring that the burden of short-term sacrifice does not fall disproportionately on the poorest fishers.

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    Accountability

    Secret Australian Inquiry Exposes SAS Command Failures and Toxic Culture in Afghanistan War

    The report underscores persistent questions about accountability for civilian harm. Related reporting on the region has highlighted ongoing challenges in post-conflict justice and the human costs of prolonged international military engagement.
    Climate change

    Cyclone Arnab Batters India’s East Coast, Leaving Trail of Floods and Crop Devastation

    While natural climate variability such as El Niño plays a role, the background warming linked to climate change adds to the heat available to these systems.
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    Corruption

    Sri Lanka Sees 10th Consecutive Week of Offshore Inflows into Government Securities

    Despite the political transition, Sri Lanka has maintained its economic policies, providing reassurance to investors. Analysts suggest the stability and anti-corruption stance of the new government could further bolster investor confidence.
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    Features

    The Silent Cradle: Housing and Financial Squeeze Chokes Maldivian Birth Rates

    The research, meticulously titled "Social and Economic Factors in Fertility in Maldives," delved deep into the experiences and perspectives of 479 women aged between 18 and 45, alongside valuable input from men and healthcare professionals through focused group discussions.
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    Fisheries

    Expanding India’s Fisheries Sector: Employment, Infrastructure, and Credit Support

    Karnataka has leveraged the Blue Revolution scheme to modernize its fisheries sector, particularly in Dakshina Kannada District. Fishermen have transitioned from traditional wooden boats to fiber-reinforced plastic boats and advanced fishing methods like gillnet and deep-sea fishing.
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    Finance and Economy

    Sri Lanka Delays Critical Household Survey as Post-Crisis Poverty Data Remains Elusive

    Parliament’s discussion highlighted the need for welfare programmes such as Sri Lanka’s Aswesuma to rest on data that accurately reflect current income and expenditure levels.
    Bangladesh

    Middle East Conflict Imperils Bangladesh’s Vital Remittance Flows

    Bangladesh’s situation illustrates the double-edged nature of labour migration for lower-middle-income countries.
    Aid

    Race for Next UN Chief Intensifies Amid Gender, Geography and Great-Power Rivalry

    The process remains fluid. Further straw polls are anticipated, and withdrawals or new nominations could reshape the field.

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