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    UN Bodies, US Lawmakers Demand Action Amidst Ongoing Violence in Bangladesh

    In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the US lawmakers expressed alarm over the declining state of democracy and human rights...
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    Education policy

    Telangana’s Centralised Kitchen Proposal Faces Backlash from Experts and Activists

    The signatories note previous controversies surrounding the Akshay Patra Foundation, including allegations of financial irregularities and potential impositions of dietary restrictions based on religious...
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    Democracy

    Karachi Police Crackdown on Baloch Yakjehti Committee Protesters

    The situation in Balochistan has been marked by allegations of autocratic rule, enforced disappearances, and human rights abuses over the past two decades. Activists...
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    Air

    Govt Intensifies Efforts to Combat Industrial Pollution

    The minister said that the government is intensifying its efforts to combat environmental pollution through stricter regulations, improved monitoring systems, and better utilization of...
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    Animals and wildlife

    Govt Intensifies Conservation Efforts for Threatened Species and Marine Life

    In freshwater conservation, the government has designated several wetlands as protected areas, enacted rules and launched the national plan for conservation of aquatic ecosystems...
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    Clean tech

    Coal Ministry Reports Record Production and Dispatch Figures for July 2024; Launches Initiative for Water Body Rejuvenation

    Minister for coal, G. Kishan Reddy emphasized the transformative potential of effectively utilizing mine water, including its use for industrial purposes, groundwater recharge, high-tech...
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    Disaster Management

    Amit Shah Criticizes Kerala Government Over Wayanad Landslides, Defends Modi Administration

    The Union Home Minister highlighted a shift in disaster management strategies since the Modi government came into power in 2014. The current administration advocates...
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh’s Historic Nuclear Fuel Initiative: Rooppur Plant Takes Major Step Forward

    Bangladesh's historic nuclear initiative is made possible through technical and financial support from Russia. The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant features two VVER 1200 reactors...
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    Nepal’s Tiger Success Story Now Tests Human Safety as Attacks Rise Near Protected Areas

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    Nearly half of Greeks live on land at risk of turning barren

    Addressing the threat will require coordinated action across climate policy, agricultural practice, water governance and rural development.
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    Bangladesh: Prime Minister Orders Feasibility Study on Universal Girls’ Stipends

    The Prime Minister’s directive places the Education Assistance Trust and relevant ministries under clear instructions to produce a concrete proposal.
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