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This decision stems from Greenpeace’s involvement in protests against the pipeline, which began in 2016 and drew global attention to Indigenous rights and environmental protection.

To ensure ethical standards and accountability in media reporting, the commission advocates for the creation of an independent regulatory body. This entity would oversee media practices, addressing issues such as misinformation and unethical journalism.

The government has taken significant steps to open up the space domain to Non-Government Entities (NGEs), allowing them to engage in comprehensive space activities. This liberalization is anchored by the establishment of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), which serves as a crucial facilitator, authorizing and supervising NGE activities.

Sri Lanka’s history of economic instability, marked by multiple currency collapses and inflation crises, has been exacerbated by excessive monetary stimulus and fiscal mismanagement.

The two nations also agreed to streamline procedures for trade and investment, removing bureaucratic hurdles and fostering a more conducive environment for businesses. This includes exploring the establishment of joint ventures and facilitating the exchange of technical expertise.

The minister informed that a 50 per cent rebate in the revenue share for coal used in gasification has been introduced in commercial coal block auctions, provided that at least 10 per cent of the total coal production is used for gasification purposes.

Families that had built lives in Pakistan over decades now find themselves in refugee camps or on the streets of Kabul and other major cities, with no access to humanitarian aid.

Many of these political prisoners, primarily arrested in the 1990s and early 2000s, remain behind bars without any hope of release, despite Bhutan’s claims that no such prisoners exist.