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    Decade of Revival: Over 205 Lakh Indigenous Fish Seeds Released into Ganga through Scientific River Ranching

    Looking ahead, ICAR-CIFRI is advancing IoT-based real-time water quality monitoring (dissolved oxygen, ammonia, turbidity) and drone/ROV technologies for macrophyte mapping, fish behaviour studies and waterbody assessment.
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    Climate change

    Australia, India Unite in Space to Battle Climate Change

    For Australia, participating in such high-profile missions enhances its reputation in the global space community. With the space industry projected to grow exponentially, this partnership opens doors to further commercial ventures and technological exports.
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    Empowerment

    Global Report Exposes Lingering Gender Disparities in Scientific Leadership Amid Slow Progress

    As the scientific community reflects on these findings, the report serves as both diagnosis and rallying cry. With global enrolment trends favouring women, the onus is on institutions to dismantle barriers and harness diverse perspectives.
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    Agriculture

    India-US Interim Trade Framework: Tariff Cuts on US Agri Imports Spark Concerns Over Rural Impact

    Farm organisations have already begun voicing strong opposition. Some groups have called for nationwide protests.
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    Afghanistan

    Massive $12 Trillion Climate Finance Gap Threatens Hindu Kush Himalaya Region

    A groundbreaking new report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) reveals that the region requires approximately USD 12.065 trillion from 2020 to 2050 to adequately fund climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
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    Climate change

    Building Climate Resilience in Nepal’s Mountains and Plains

    One of the starkest examples is Imja Lake in Nepal’s Everest region. Until the 1960s, it was only a relatively small pool of meltwater high in the mountains.
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    Bio-diversity

    Sri Lanka: Cyclone Ditwah Leaves Behind an Ecological Catastrophe

    Experts argue that building resilience requires integrated approaches that blend disaster risk reduction with ecosystem conservation.
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    Climate change

    Ancient Deodhar Trees Expose Himalayan Droughts and Deadly Rockfall Surge

    As Kinnaur’s Deodhars stand sentinel, their rings urge action. Reforestation with drought-resilient natives, slope-stabilizing terracing, and AI-driven monitoring could blunt the edge. Community-led early warnings, drawing on local lore, might save lives where tech lags.
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    Agri-business

    Sri Lanka’s High Grown Tea Hits 34-Year Low in August Amid Persistent Cloud Cover and Heavy Rain

    With high grown output at its lowest monthly level in more than three decades, the industry faces renewed pressure to strengthen resilience while protecting the quality reputation that underpins Ceylon Tea’s global standing.
    Disaster Management

    Fiji Declares National HIV Emergency Amid Explosive Surge in Infections

    For a small island nation whose health system is already under strain, the fight against HIV has become one of the most pressing public health challenges of the decade.
    Accountability

    White House Launches Trump TV Amid Escalating Media Access Clash

    Independent journalists and press advocates continue to insist that government-run streams cannot substitute for the ability of reporters to observe, question and report without prior approval of the content.

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    Sri Lanka’s High Grown Tea Hits 34-Year Low in August Amid Persistent Cloud Cover and Heavy Rain

    With high grown output at its lowest monthly level in more than three decades, the industry faces renewed pressure to strengthen resilience while protecting the quality reputation that underpins Ceylon Tea’s global standing.
    Disaster Management

    Fiji Declares National HIV Emergency Amid Explosive Surge in Infections

    For a small island nation whose health system is already under strain, the fight against HIV has become one of the most pressing public health challenges of the decade.
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    Cities like Stockholm, Kigali, and Bengaluru offer examples of successful waste management strategies that have drastically reduced open waste burning. These cities demonstrate that change is possible with strong political will, effective policies, and public engagement.
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