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    UN Bodies, US Lawmakers Demand Action Amidst Ongoing Violence in Bangladesh

    In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the US lawmakers expressed alarm over the declining state of democracy and human rights...
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    Education policy

    Telangana’s Centralised Kitchen Proposal Faces Backlash from Experts and Activists

    The signatories note previous controversies surrounding the Akshay Patra Foundation, including allegations of financial irregularities and potential impositions of dietary restrictions based on religious...
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    Disaster Management

    Amit Shah Criticizes Kerala Government Over Wayanad Landslides, Defends Modi Administration

    The Union Home Minister highlighted a shift in disaster management strategies since the Modi government came into power in 2014. The current administration advocates...
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    Freedom of speech and expression

    Global Forum Advocates for Action on Discrimination at UN High-Level Political Forum

    The Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent advocates for the inclusion and rights of CDWD across various UN platforms. Their efforts...
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    Agri-business

    A Total Budgetary Outlay of Rs.6,865 Crores for FPOs, Minister Says in Parliament

    The minister added that in order to address the existing infrastructure gaps and mobilize investment in agriculture infrastructure, the Agri Infra Fund was launched...
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    Bangladesh

    Student Protests Escalate in Bangladesh Amid Political Tensions and Human Rights Concerns

    On Monday, the government announced a national day of mourning to honour those who lost their lives in recent protests over quota reforms in...
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    Disaster Management

    93 Die in Kerala Landslides. Deadliest Disaster Since 2018 Floods

    As the situation continues to evolve, rescue teams and emergency services are working tirelessly to provide aid and restore normalcy in the affected regions. Ninety-three...
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    Climate change

    Now an AI Tool for Coastal Risk Assessment

    The introduction of this AI tool also underscores the growing role of technology in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. As extreme weather...
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    Accountability

    India Sets 15-Day Deadline for Rural Job Scheme Complaints Under New VB-G RAM G Rules

    The Ministry of Rural Development has stated that the rules seek to institutionalise a citizen-centric, accessible and time-bound framework, thereby reinforcing the rights and entitlements of rural households under the scheme. 
    IPR and patent regime

    US Startup Claims Breakthrough in Turning Mercury into Gold Using Nuclear Fusion

    Whether the process ever supplies meaningful quantities of gold will depend on breakthroughs still to come in fusion engineering and materials science.
    Civil society

    South Asia Democracy Conference Opens in Colombo Amid Regional Democratic Challenges

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    India Sets 15-Day Deadline for Rural Job Scheme Complaints Under New VB-G RAM G Rules

    The Ministry of Rural Development has stated that the rules seek to institutionalise a citizen-centric, accessible and time-bound framework, thereby reinforcing the rights and entitlements of rural households under the scheme. 
    IPR and patent regime

    US Startup Claims Breakthrough in Turning Mercury into Gold Using Nuclear Fusion

    Whether the process ever supplies meaningful quantities of gold will depend on breakthroughs still to come in fusion engineering and materials science.
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