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    If Trump Wins, Africa Will Spiral into Climate Hell

    A Donald Trump win in the US presidential elections would spell disaster for climate action in Africa and worldwide. As president, Donald Trump slashed...
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    Snowless Winter and a Climate Crisis: Kashmir’s ‘Unprecedented’ Weather

    Kashmir, as per estimates, reported a 79 percent precipitation deficit through December of last year. Indian meteorologists claim that unusual weather is linked to...
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    Climate change

    Nepal Farmers Face Another Year of ‘Agricultural Drought’, Threatening Food Security

    Farmers in the mid-hills mainly depend on rainfall for irrigation, but in recent years, they have been experiencing a change in the rainfall pattern...
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    Animals and wildlife

    State of the World’s Migratory Species Report ‘Alarming’ Threats, Global Action Urged

    Some of the troubling findings include population declines for almost half of CMS migratory species, extinction threats for almost all (97 per cent) of...
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    Animals and wildlife

    Gupteswar Forest Designated as Fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site in Odisha

    The designation of Gupteswar as a Biodiversity Heritage Site not only strengthens the cultural bond between the local populace and the forest but also...
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    NITI Aayog Launches Greening India’s Wastelands with Agroforestry Report

    Approximately 16.96 per cent of the Total Geographical Area (TGA) is wasteland, requiring transformation for productive use. Geospatial technologies and GIS are employed to...
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    Landmark UN Report Reveals Shocking State of Wildlife: The World’s Migratory Species of Animals Are in Decline

    The main focus of the report is the 1,189 animal species that have been recognized by Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of...
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    Drought Narrows the Panama Canal, Delays Shipping

    The infrastructure faces water shortages due to drought in the country, which limits the pace of maritime cargo transport through the bioceanic route that...
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    El Niño Cuts Monsoon Rainfall by 43 Per Cent; 315 Districts Across 12 States Likely to be Affected

    The centre has sounded an alarm over the likely impact of El Niño on India's 2026 southwest monsoon, warning that 315 districts across 12 states could face significant rainfall deficits during the crucial kharif cropping season.
    Civil society

    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.
    Accountability

    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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    El Niño Cuts Monsoon Rainfall by 43 Per Cent; 315 Districts Across 12 States Likely to be Affected

    The centre has sounded an alarm over the likely impact of El Niño on India's 2026 southwest monsoon, warning that 315 districts across 12 states could face significant rainfall deficits during the crucial kharif cropping season.
    Civil society

    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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    Tobacco Industry’s Grip Tightens: Global Index Flags Persistent Influence in Bangladesh and Worldwide

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    India’s electricity sector has witnessed an unprecedented spike in consumption, driven by an intense and prolonged heatwave that gripped much of the country in May 2026.
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    Bangladesh Launches IMF Negotiations for $4 Billion Fresh Loan Amid Economic Reset

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    UN Warns of Mounting Crises in Afghanistan as Security Incidents Surge 57% Under Taliban Control

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