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    India Slips to 79th in World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2023: A Call for Reform

    Experts have pointed out that these challenges are not new but have been exacerbated in recent years due to various factors, including political pressures...
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Government to Issue Open Tender for Ten Solar Power Plants Next Week

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    Disasters Trigger More Displacements than Conflicts, Says New ADB-IDMC Report

    The report outlines several ways development finance can be used to prevent and respond to displacement. Multilateral development banks can support and encourage displacement-inclusive...
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    Sea levels in the Pacific Ocean rising faster than global average and the Indian Ocean warming is already causing storms, erratic rainfall and droughts....
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    E-governance

    World Undergoing Several Uncertainties: Modi at BRICS Summit

    Recalling the Voice of Global South Summits hosted by India during its G-20 Presidency, Modi stressed that the group must give primacy to the...
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    Delhi’s Air Quality Plummets to ‘Very Poor’ Level Amid Haze

    The CAQM recommended the activation of phase two of the Graded Action Plan (GRAP), which includes stringent restrictions aimed at reducing airborne pollutants. Emergency...
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    Democracy

    Model Reveals Why Debunking Election Misinformation Often Doesn’t Work

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