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    Nepal’s Water Crisis: Over 60 Percent of Households Consuming Sewage-Contaminated Water

    The report also shed light on child mortality rates, which are closely linked to water quality and sanitation.

    Fishermen’s Protests Intensify Across Sri Lanka Over Ma-del Fishing Ban

    The satyagraha started with fishermen from multiple coastal districts, including Mullaitivu and Kokilai in the north, converging on Colombo to voice their grievances.

    From Rural Margins to Media Trailblazers: India’s Women Journalists are Rewriting the News

    Language plays a critical role in Khabar Lahariya’s mission. Publishing in local dialects like Bundeli, Awadhi and Bhojpuri, ensures that news is accessible, relatable and empowering for rural communities.

    Transparency Advocate Files Supreme Court Petition Against India’s Data Protection Law, Citing Threat to RTI

    Filed under Article 32 of the Constitution on 6 February 2026, the petition seeks to declare Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act – along with Sections 17(1)(c), 17(2), 33(1), and 36 – ultra vires the Constitution.

    Pakistan’s Escalating Public Health Crisis: Over 600,000 Unlicensed “Fake Doctors” Threaten Millions

    The crisis of Pakistan’s fake doctors is more than a regulatory failure; it is a stark reflection of healthcare inequities in one of the world’s most populous nations.

    64,414 Mechanical Fishing Vessels in the Country, Minister Informs Rajya Sabha

    The minister said that the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)has recently assessed the status of fish stocks of major commercial fish species in the Indian waters. As per the studies on fish stocks, it is revealed that the stocks are in good health and 91.1 per cent of the 135 fish stocks evaluated in different regions during 2022 were found sustainable.

    Afghanistan Faces Emergency Hunger Risk as Lean Season Peaks

    Humanitarian assistance has declined sharply amid global funding shortfalls, leaving millions more exposed.

    Fitch Ratings Warns Climate Risks Will Drive Sovereign Downgrades as Transition and Physical Threats Intensify

    The agency emphasises that sovereign ratings have so far remained resilient, but this could change as climate shocks translate into sustained output losses, fiscal weakening, or political instability.
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    Maiti Nepal Demands Probe into Alleged Cross-Border Surrogacy Racket

    Rights groups argue that without clear regulation, effective monitoring and economic alternatives, vulnerable women remain at risk.

    Pakistan: 1.5 Million Children Faced Online Sexual Abuse in a Year

    The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act still uses the term “child pornography” for child sexual abuse material – an outdated phrasing that can minimise the gravity of the crime.

    IMF Hails Sri Lanka’s Resilient Growth Amid Rising External Risks

    The Fund reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country seeks to consolidate hard-won gains and move toward more durable, inclusive growth.

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    Maiti Nepal Demands Probe into Alleged Cross-Border Surrogacy Racket

    Rights groups argue that without clear regulation, effective monitoring and economic alternatives, vulnerable women remain at risk.

    Pakistan: 1.5 Million Children Faced Online Sexual Abuse in a Year

    The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act still uses the term “child pornography” for child sexual abuse material – an outdated phrasing that can minimise the gravity of the crime.
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