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    Bhutan: Glacial Lakes Pose Growing Flood Threat Amid Accelerating Climate Change

    Bhutan, nestled in the eastern Himalayas, is confronting one of the most immediate and severe impacts of global warming: the rapid expansion and destabilization of glacial lakes.
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    Health Policy

    Summer Sun Fails to Fix Vitamin D Deficiency in Older Adults and Ethnic Minorities, Study Finds

    Conducted across northern Britain, the research analysed vitamin D status in nearly 300 participants from two key vulnerable populations.
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    Climate change

    Hindu Kush Himalaya Faces Drier But More Dangerous Monsoon in 2026, Scientists Warn

    The combination of erratic rainfall and rising temperatures is expected to increase both drought and flood risks during the same season.
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    Artificial Intelligence

    New AI-Powered Universal Vaccine Developed by Cambridge Scientists Offers Hope Against Future Pandemics

    As the world reflects on lessons from COVID-19, this development arrives at a critical time. It signals a future where science, powered by AI, stays one step ahead of nature’s unpredictability.
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    Agriculture

    Monsoon Delayed Again: Kerala Onset Pushed to June 3 or Later; El Niño Raises Concerns for Below-Normal 2026 Rainfall

    If winds strengthen as anticipated in early June, the monsoon could progress northward rapidly after onset.
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    Clean tech

    India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train Poised for Launch: A Milestone in Green and Energy-Efficient Rail Mobility

    This development comes amid India’s push for energy independence and climate leadership. The country aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Enters the Nuclear Era: Rooppur Power Plant Begins Fuel Loading

    Managing highly radioactive waste safely for decades to come poses a serious logistical challenge, though Bangladesh has established preliminary bilateral agreements with Russia regarding spent fuel handling and potential reprocessing.
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    Climate change

    Trump Administration Disbands Key Federal Climate Science Advisory Committee

    As the federal government aggressively abdicates its traditional leadership role in climate science, the burden of addressing global warming is rapidly shifting to state and local governments, as well as the private sector.
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    Agriculture

    El Niño Threatens Bhutan’s Key Sectors Amid Climate Uncertainties

    Bhutan is already experiencing climate change effects as one of the most vulnerable countries despite minimal emissions.
    Agriculture policy

    Pakistan’s Paradox: Flooded Yet Thirsty – The Hidden Water Crisis

    Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.
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    ICAR Technology Portfolio for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave 2026

    The conclave showcased ICAR’s portfolio of CSR-ready technologies, innovative research, and scalable interventions.

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    El Niño Threatens Bhutan’s Key Sectors Amid Climate Uncertainties

    Bhutan is already experiencing climate change effects as one of the most vulnerable countries despite minimal emissions.
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    Pakistan’s Paradox: Flooded Yet Thirsty – The Hidden Water Crisis

    Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.
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    Nepal: Kathmandu’s Monsoon Preparedness Draws Concern Amidst Rising Disaster Risks

    From inadequate rescue equipment and poor inter-agency coordination to health vulnerabilities and absent local representatives, the Kathmandu Valley is staring down a potentially dangerous monsoon season.
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    COVID-19

    Health Minister Speaks of Long-Awaited Incentives for ASHA Workers

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    Cooperatives

    Cooperative Sector Poised for Transformative Growth: Amit Shah Charts Roadmap for Self-Reliance

    In a significant boost to India’s cooperative movement, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on July 6, 2026, outlined a comprehensive expansion strategy during the fifth foundation day celebrations of the Ministry of Cooperation.
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    Agriculture

    Sri Lanka’s Livestock Sector Poised for Transformation with Private-Led National Policy

    As Minister Jayatissa and experts emphasise, the private sector’s dynamism, combined with targeted public support, offers the best path to a competitive, sustainable livestock industry that delivers for consumers, producers, and the nation.
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    Artificial Intelligence

    India’s Semiconductor and Electronics Push: Cabinet Greenlights Semicon 2.0 and MPMS for Atmanirbhar Bharat

    India’s Union Cabinet has delivered a decisive boost to India’s technological ambitions by approving the India Semiconductor Mission.

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