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    Inclusion

    Empowerment

    In Lok Sabha: Improved Access to Education and Training to Empower Women

    Special provisions have been made for meeting expenditure on conveyance and boarding and lodging as well as enhanced post placement support for women to encourage the participation of women in skill development programmes.
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    Afghanistan

    Uncertainty Looms Over 1 Million Afghan Refugees in Pakistan as PoR Cards Expire

    More than one million Afghan refugees in Pakistan are facing a critical moment as their Proof of Registration (PoR) cards expired on end-June this year.
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    Accountability

    Sri Lanka: Police Top Brass Faces Major Shake-Up Amid Unprecedented Misconduct Scandals

    Sri Lanka’s police force is facing an unprecedented leadership crisis following the dismissal of its second-highest-ranking officer and the looming impeachment of its Inspector-General.
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    Child Labour

    Odisha’s National Law University Pioneers Child Protection Mentorship Programme

    The CCR at NLUO is a teaching, research and advocacy centre established to advance legal and social innovations in child protection.
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    Child mortality

    Over 14 Million Infants Remain Unvaccinated: WHO, UNICEF

    The past year saw 14.3 million “zero-dose” children who never received a single dose of any vaccine, WHO and UNICEF said in a joint press release on Tuesday.
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh: Discord over Women’s Political Representation and Structure of Parliament

    Beyond gender, structural reform discussions aim to shift from a unicameral legislature to a bicameral one – a vision that most parties accept in principle.
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    Accountability

    Bangladesh’s Democratic Promise Hangs in the Balance

    Almost a year on, the question remains whether Bangladesh is genuinely evolving towards democracy, or if one form of repression is replacing another.
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    Cooperatives

    At ‘Sahkar Samvad’ in Ahmedabad, Amit Shah Announces New Cooperative Initiatives on ICY

    Shah revealed that in the coming months, cooperative dairies would start leveraging cow dung to produce organic manure and biogas.
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    Agriculture

    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.
    Agriculture policy

    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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    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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    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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