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    Nepal Faces Up to 132,000 Job Losses and $1 Billion Hit as LDC Graduation Approaches, ILO Warns

    ILO’s Nepal country director Numan Özcan says that with evidence-based planning, increased investment, and inclusive social dialogue, the country can turn a potential setback into a catalyst for sustainable, job-rich development.

    Pakistan Police Encounters Expose Pattern of Deliberate Extrajudicial Violence

    Independent observers note that without accountability, the culture of impunity will only deepen. Families continue to lose loved ones in suspicious circumstances, while officers operate with an apparent licence to kill.

    MoSPI Releases Landmark SDG Bulletins on “Planet” and “Prosperity”

    With the “Planet” and “Prosperity” pillars now documented in accessible form, attention will soon turn to forthcoming bulletins on the remaining pillars. Together, they promise a comprehensive, data-backed narrative of India’s journey toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

    Earth’s Climate Swings Out of Balance: 2025 Caps Hottest Decade on Record; UN Declares Emergency

    The report arrives on World Meteorological Day under the theme “observing today to protect tomorrow.” It highlights how interconnected economies and societies remain vulnerable despite scientific progress.

    IEA Boss Sounds Alarm on Historic Energy Crisis as War Damages 40+ Assets

    The world has faced oil shocks before. This one, Birol made clear, is different – deeper, wider and more dangerous. How governments respond in the coming weeks will determine whether the pain remains temporary or becomes a lasting scar on the global economy.

    NACO Convenes ‘Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala’ to Accelerate HIV Response in Priority Districts of Haryana and Delhi

    With sustained vigilance and coordinated action, officials expressed confidence that India is on track to declare HIV/AIDS under control by 2027.

    Manipur CM Meets with Kuki-Zo Council: Calls it a “Good Beginning”; Appeals for “Forgive and Forget”

    Chief Minister Singh made it clear that this was only the beginning. “The talk… for the first time in nearly three years is a really good thing,” he told reporters. “The talks will proceed.”

    India’s Rural Women’s Workforce Participation Climbs to 40% as Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.2% in February: PLFS

    Experts tracking these trends note that sustained improvements in female LFPR could play a pivotal role in achieving broader economic goals, including higher productivity and inclusive growth.
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    Afghan Day Labourers Can Afford Just Half a Basic Food Basket as Work and Wages Fall Short

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    Sri Lanka’s GDP Growth Slows to 4.2% in Q2 2026 as Agriculture Contracts

    Policymakers face the task of supporting agricultural recovery, sustaining industrial expansion and restoring broader services momentum.

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