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    Afghanistan

    Suicides by Afghan Women on a Daily Basis

    Troubling news of women committing suicide racked the Human Rights Council as it heard of the desperate situation of women in the strife-torn country. Afghanistan’s...
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    Civil society

    Communities Hit Hard as Local Newspapers Wind Up

    Voter participation declines and corruption increases in communities without a strong print or digital news organization, contributing to spread of misinformation, political polarization and...
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    Accountability

    Rs 2,516 Crore to Computerise Last Point Farm Cooperative Credit System

    Presently, PACS account for 41 per cent or over 3 crore farmers of the kisan credit card loans given by all entities in the...
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    Accountability

    Human Rights Defenders Write to Guterres; Say Next OHCHR Must be a Rights Champion

    The post of High Commissioner should be filled by someone of high moral standing and personal integrity, and who is independent and impartial and...
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    Forced disappearances

    Washington’s Rohingya Genocide Declaration Is Symbolic But Meaningful

    Since the United States typically only cooperates with the International Criminal Court when conditions suits it, the genocide declaration gives those within the administration...
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    Human rights

    Human Rights Council Hears of Situation of Nepal Dalits

    The UN Expert on Extreme Poverty on Wednesday told the Human Rights Council that the persistence of social discrimination faced by Dalits in Nepal...
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    Clean tech

    MoEF, Local Bodies, Discuss Elimination of Single Use Plastics

    Municipal commissioners were informed about the upcoming ban on single use plastics will come into effect from 1 July 2022. A notification to this...
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    Accountability

    NITI, RMI Report Says Green Hydrogen Critical to India’s Net-Zero Ambitions

    With emerging global momentum on hydrogen, India can situate this decarbonisation opportunity not just within the context of a low-carbon economy but also as...
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    Afghanistan

    Afghan Carpet Industry Seeks Government Support Amid Growth and Challenges

    The Afghan carpet industry is a significant part of the country's economy and cultural heritage, providing livelihoods for millions and contributing significantly to exports.
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    Drawing on a year-long consultation process with civil society, journalists, human rights defenders, electoral officials, and social media companies, Khan identified three intersecting trends that are accelerating the crisis.

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    India: ‘National Biobank’ and India’s Longitudinal Population Data Study at CSIR-IGIB Kick Off

    Drawing inspiration from the UK Biobank model, the Indian version of the biobank is tailored to capture the country’s unique diversity – across geography, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds.
    Afghanistan

    Afghan Carpet Industry Seeks Government Support Amid Growth and Challenges

    The Afghan carpet industry is a significant part of the country's economy and cultural heritage, providing livelihoods for millions and contributing significantly to exports.
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