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    Decapitating terrorist organisations won’t end terror

    Killing terrorist organisations’ leaders is no effective way of fighting terrorism — terrorism feeds on political and economic crises. By Mohammad Abu Rumman At the start of...
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    Civil society

    Women’s voices raised against hate in India

    The Fearless Collective is a movement that helps citizens move from fear to love through the creation of participatory art in public space. By Mehru Jaffer /...
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    Disaster risk reduction

    Global road safety crisis: three questions to ask to help solve it

    Unlike COVID-19, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death from people between the ages of 5-29. And, with an estimated 1.35 million...
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    Civil society

    People are hungry, says hunger watch survey

    Many households had to go to sleep without eating. 41 per cent of general caste households surveyed reported that they had to sleep without...
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    Governance

    Budget 2022 a roadmap for saturation of development schemes, says PM Modi

    “Financial inclusion has ensured better participation of women in the financial decisions of the families. There is a need to push this participation of...
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    Civil society

    India’s free pass on civil rights

    The attempt to censor criticism on Twitter illustrated the government’s most notable anti-democratic practice of pressuring social media companies to police criticism of the...
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    Education for all

    The humble hijab courts an unnecessary controversy

    Many Muslim girls chose to wear hijabs. That choice cannot be denied unless they are violating any law or accepted norms of decency in...
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    Civil society

    Will Pakistan’s blasphemy laws ever be amended?

    Pakistan's human rights activists have renewed calls to revisit the country's blasphemy laws following the latest instance of mob lynching. They want to government...
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    El Niño Threatens Asia’s Rice Bowl: Drier Weather Patterns Set to Disrupt Key Tropical Crops in Late 2026

    For Asia’s rice bowl, the coming months will be critical. Farmers, traders, and policymakers must prepare for a potentially volatile period that could test food security across the region.
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    India Seeks Tariff Shield from US Section 301 as Bilateral Trade Deal Enters Crucial Phase

    Analysts suggest a balanced outcome might involve India strengthening its own forced labour import monitoring mechanisms while securing phased tariff reductions and dispute resolution clauses that provide greater predictability for Indian exporters.
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    Sri Lanka Seeks Public Input to Lift Tax-to-GDP Ratio to 20 Per Cent

    As the June 12 deadline approaches, the ministry will likely receive a wide array of ideas. The challenge will be synthesizing them into a coherent, actionable medium- to long-term strategy that delivers the 20 per cent target without compromising growth or equity.

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    El Niño Threatens Asia’s Rice Bowl: Drier Weather Patterns Set to Disrupt Key Tropical Crops in Late 2026

    For Asia’s rice bowl, the coming months will be critical. Farmers, traders, and policymakers must prepare for a potentially volatile period that could test food security across the region.
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    India Seeks Tariff Shield from US Section 301 as Bilateral Trade Deal Enters Crucial Phase

    Analysts suggest a balanced outcome might involve India strengthening its own forced labour import monitoring mechanisms while securing phased tariff reductions and dispute resolution clauses that provide greater predictability for Indian exporters.
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    System Change in Southeast Asia’s energy Transition

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    In Lok Sabha: 2,454 Cold Storage Projects Sanctioned Under AIF for ₹8258 crore

    The minister said that under the agriculture infrastructure fund, support is extended to cold storages in agri-export clusters, at farm gate level, for small and marginal farmers as well as big businesses, APMCs/mandis to reduce post-harvest losses and increase farmers' returns.
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    Finance and Economy

    UN Slashes India’s 2026 GDP Forecast to 6.4% Amid West Asia Crisis, But Outlook Remains Robust

    Economists note that India’s large domestic market and diversified economy offer insulation compared to smaller, more open nations. Prudent management of fiscal buffers will be critical to navigating near-term volatility while sustaining the growth trajectory.
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    Karachi’s Triple Crisis: Water, Gas, and Power Shortages Turn Eid Celebrations into a Daily Struggle for Survival

    As Karachi battles these shortages, the episode serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of urban infrastructure in rapidly growing megacities facing governance and maintenance challenges.
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    El Niño Threatens India’s 2026 Kharif Season: Strong Buffers Offer Hope Amid Monsoon Uncertainty

    While buffers exist, the interplay of El Niño with other climatic factors underscores the growing importance of climate adaptation in India’s agriculture-dependent economy.

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