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    In Lok Sabha: Government Introduces Farmers’ Distress Index to Preempt Agricultural Crises

    The minister said that the Farmers Distress Inde is designed to develop a forewarning system to take preventive measures to identify farmer distress, providing alerts three months in advance.

    Emissions from Building Sector Stopped Rising for the First Time Since 2020, Says UNEP Report

    The report's optimism stems from the observation that 2023 marked the first year where the continued expansion of building construction was decoupled from the corresponding rise in sector greenhouse gas emissions.

    Sri Lankans Participate in Historic Wildlife Census to Tackle Crop Damage

    The minister said that as Sri Lanka moves forward, the challenge remains clear: finding sustainable, humane solutions that protect both livelihoods and biodiversity for future generations.

    CPI Inflation Hits Seven-Month Low, Says State Bank Report

    This decrease was primarily driven by a significant drop in food and beverage prices, with vegetable prices entering negative territory for the first time in 20 months.

    India Must Aim for 600 GW of Clean Energy by 2030 to Ensure Reliable and Affordable Power Supply: CEEW Report

    Since 2014, India has improved electricity access, strengthened energy security, and set a foundation for clean energy transition. However, meeting the 2030 goal requires adding 56 GW of non-fossil capacity annually.

    UN Chief Reaffirms Support for Bangladesh Amid Political Transition and Rohingya Crisis

    Amnesty International has also sounded the alarm, calling on donor countries to step up financial support. According to UNHCR, 95 per cent of Rohingya households depend on humanitarian aid, and food ration reductions will push them deeper into hunger and insecurity.

    Chinese Vaccine Shows Promise in Stopping Plaque Build-up in Arteries

    While there is still much work to be done before this vaccine becomes a reality for human patients, the progress made by the Chinese researchers provides hope for millions worldwide.

    In the Rajya Sabha: Government Intensifies Fight Against Digital Arrest Scams

    At the heart of the government's strategy is the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs, tasked with coordinating efforts to combat all forms of cybercrime, including digital arrest scams.  
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    Himalayan Ice Avalanche Disaster Underscores Urgent Need for South Asian Cross-Border Climate Cooperation

    The webinar, organised by Doyens of Peace in collaboration with Hyderabad-based COVA Peace Network, brought together youth panelists under 40 and senior voices from across the SouthAsia region.

    Nepal Flood Survivors Face Lingering Trauma and Uncertain Futures Weeks After Bhotekoshi Disaster

    Search and rescue operations continue even as Nepal confronts the massive financial and logistical burden of rebuilding.

    UN Warns Sri Lanka Risks FATF Failure Through Blanket Curbs on Civil Society

    As the Mutual Evaluation advances, the choices Sri Lanka makes will shape both its international financial standing and the health of its democratic space.

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    Himalayan Ice Avalanche Disaster Underscores Urgent Need for South Asian Cross-Border Climate Cooperation

    The webinar, organised by Doyens of Peace in collaboration with Hyderabad-based COVA Peace Network, brought together youth panelists under 40 and senior voices from across the SouthAsia region.

    Nepal Flood Survivors Face Lingering Trauma and Uncertain Futures Weeks After Bhotekoshi Disaster

    Search and rescue operations continue even as Nepal confronts the massive financial and logistical burden of rebuilding.
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