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    El Niño Threatens Bhutan’s Key Sectors Amid Climate Uncertainties

    Bhutan is already experiencing climate change effects as one of the most vulnerable countries despite minimal emissions.
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    Pakistan’s Paradox: Flooded Yet Thirsty – The Hidden Water Crisis

    Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.
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    Agri-business

    ICAR Technology Portfolio for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave 2026

    The conclave showcased ICAR’s portfolio of CSR-ready technologies, innovative research, and scalable interventions.
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    Agriculture

    Sri Lanka’s Livestock Sector Poised for Transformation with Private-Led National Policy

    As Minister Jayatissa and experts emphasise, the private sector’s dynamism, combined with targeted public support, offers the best path to a competitive, sustainable livestock industry that delivers for consumers, producers, and the nation.
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    Artificial Intelligence

    India’s Semiconductor and Electronics Push: Cabinet Greenlights Semicon 2.0 and MPMS for Atmanirbhar Bharat

    India’s Union Cabinet has delivered a decisive boost to India’s technological ambitions by approving the India Semiconductor Mission.
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    Bhutan

    Bhutan: Floods Expose Phuentsholing’s Housing Crisis

    Officials from the Thromde and national agencies continue assessments, with calls for enhanced collaboration between government, development partners like ADB and UNDP, and local residents.
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    Accountability

    Nepal: RSP’s Alleged Media Blockade and Crackdown Spark Fears of Suppressed Dissent

    In a troubling escalation, vehicles linked to Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party blocked media offices, amid protests over a ride-hailing driver’s self-immolation and heavy-handed...
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    Aid

    Landslides Devastate Rohingya Camps in Bangladesh as Monsoon Risks Mount

    This tragedy underscores the need for sustained international support and policy shifts to protect a vulnerable population trapped in limbo.
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    Mainstreaming violence-against-women considerations into every programme – not only those labelled “gender” – is essential.
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