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    Building Inclusive Smart Cities: Bridging the Gender Gap

    The disparity between men and women in terms of access to, usage of, and benefits derived from digital technologies creates significant barriers to sustainable...
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    India Launches ‘Mission Mausam’: A 2,000 Crore Initiative to Revolutionize Weather and Climate Forecasting

    Through this comprehensive initiative, the Government of India aims to enhance resilience against climate change and extreme weather events, ultimately benefiting communities across the...
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    Climate Change: ‘Graveyard of Glaciers’ Lays Bare Existential Threat of Melting Ice

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    ADB Approves $100 Million Loan for Water Sector Reforms in Sri Lanka

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    India: Union Cabinet Meets – Approves Significant Initiatives

    As India embarks on these transformative projects, the focus on both climate resilience and healthcare underscore the need to address pressing issues and foster...
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    WMO Update predicts 60 per cent chance of La Niña

    Naturally occurring climate events such as La Nina and El Nino events are taking place in the broader context of human-induced climate change, which...
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    Maldives Small Island Communities Urge Relocation for Better Access to Essential Services

    According to reports, Raiymandhoo lacks a secondary school, compelling students to travel to neighbouring islands for higher education, a journey that is both time-consuming...
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    India’s Tiger Conservation: Balancing Relocations with Community Engagement

    India’s tiger conservation journey highlights the need for a nuanced approach that balances wildlife protection with human rights, the authors write for The Conversation....
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    NAFED and NCCF Set to Procure Every Grain of Pulses Directly from Farmers Within Two Years: Amit Shah

    With direct procurement, digital transparency, and welfare measures, India’s cooperative movement is poised for significant growth, promising higher incomes for millions and greater food security for the nation.
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    Super El Niño Threatens Pakistan: Climate, Economic, and Human Security Risks Escalate

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    Super El Niño Threatens Pakistan: Climate, Economic, and Human Security Risks Escalate

    Climate change is amplifying these risks, as warmer baseline ocean and atmospheric temperatures can intensify extremes.
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