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    Accountability

    Bangladesh Plans Independent Watchdog for Prison and Detention Rights

    If effectively implemented, the National Preventive Mechanism Division could become a cornerstone of accountability in Bangladesh's justice system.
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    Bhutan

    Bhutan’s Mindfulness Gamble: Can Gelephu City Stem Youth Exodus?

    Gelephu represents more than urban planning; it is Bhutan’s attempt to redefine success for the 21st century – proving that mindfulness and modernity can coexist.
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    Clean tech

    Sri Lanka Turns Plastic Spill Tragedy into Recycling Triumph

    The MSC ELSA 3 saga also serves as a stark reminder of the global plastic crisis, with billions of tonnes of plastic entering oceans annually.
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    Aid

    Vedanta Launches 1,000 Nand Ghars in Bihar

    Long-term success will depend on continued government partnership, local ownership, and adaptive implementation to address Bihar-specific needs.
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    Accountability

    India: In a First Reaction, PM Modi Vows Swift Action on Paper Leaks as CJP Intensifies Protest

    As the government desperately attempts to implement its fast-track courts and salvage the shattered integrity of its examination boards, the students remain resolute on the barricaded streets of Delhi.
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    Climate change

    Pakistan: KP Districts Brace for GLOF Threat Amid Melting Glaciers; Heavy Rains

    Residents in low-lying areas near rivers are encouraged to relocate valuables and livestock to safer ground as a precautionary measure.
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    Bangladesh

    Dreams Shattered: The Trafficking Pipeline Exploiting Bangladeshi Migrant Workers

    Every year, hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshis migrate abroad in search of better livelihoods, driven by high unemployment, poverty, and the promise of remittances that sustain families back home.
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    Finance and Economy

    India Advances Against Hunger, But Nutritious Diets Elude Millions as Global Food Security Wobbles

    India should accelerate focus on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and climate-resilient varieties through R&D, irrigation, seeds, and extension services.
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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

    As the three-day programme continues, participants will explore practical questions of democratic renewal.

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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.
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    Sri Lanka Targets Poverty Eradication: Aswesuma Programme Set for Phase-Out by 2030

    Launched in 2023 amid the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic turmoil, Aswesuma represented a targeted overhaul of the country’s social protection system.
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    Air

    Air Pollution is Silently Driving a Global Cancer Surge, New UICC Report Warns

    Aligning national air-quality standards with the stringent guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) is an essential, non-negotiable step in safeguarding public health.
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    Accountability

    Sri Lanka Under FATF Scrutiny as NGO Oversight Measures Draw Global Attention

    The balance struck in Colombo will be watched as a test case for risk-based implementation of FATF Recommendation 8 across the region.
    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan’s Opium Cultivation Surges 325% in 2026 Despite Taliban Ban, UN Reports

    Sustained monitoring will be essential to determine whether 2026 marks a temporary adjustment or the start of a broader recovery of Afghanistan’s opium economy.
    Clean tech

    Sri Lanka Weighs Nuclear Option for Reliable Low-Carbon Power

    The desire for energy security and cleaner power is clear, yet the institutional, financial and technical thresholds for nuclear energy remain high.

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