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    Accountability

    India Bangladesh Relations on the Edge?

    One must acknowledge and accept that India went overboard in its support for the government under Sheikh Hasina at the cost of ignoring all others.
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    Animals and wildlife

    In the Lok Sabha: Measures for Forest and Wildlife Conservation

    Incidents of illegal deforestation, logging, and wildlife crimes are prosecuted under relevant laws, with offenders brought to justice by competent courts. The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau plays a critical role in curbing wildlife offenses.
    OWSA Staff -
    Bangladesh

    BNP Accuses India of Aggression, Stages Protest March in Dhaka

    The BNP’s protest and harsh rhetoric underscore the growing tension in Bangladesh’s political landscape ahead of the upcoming national elections.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Democracy

    Maldives and India: Parallels in Constitutional Challenges

    The lawsuit was filed by former Kendhoo MP and lawyer Ali Hussain, who contends that the recent amendments contravened the Constitution and the fundamental structure of the Malidves Constitution.
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    Global Governance

    Sri Lanka’s New Government Yet to Decide on Lifting Ban on Chinese Research Ships

    The decision to impose the ban was influenced by security concerns raised by neighbouring India, which cited potential spying activities by foreign research ships operating in the Indian Ocean.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Clean tech

    India Ranks 10th in Global Climate Performance Index for 2025

    India has dropped from seventh to 10th place in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) for 2025.
    OWSA Contributor -
    Agri-business

    Ministry of Agriculture Conducts Midterm Review of Agricultural Schemes Implementation in Southern States

    The conference highlighted the need for digital integration in crop surveys and the alignment of state land records with the Agristack to streamline operations under PM KISAN.
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    CSR and sustainability

    India’s Street Vendors Demonstrate Business Leadership by Transitioning from Single Use Plastics to Reuse Systems

    Involving street vendors in the process to determine the appropriate enabling conditions would not only help the design of the policy, but can also support the emergence of simple and innovative solutions.
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    Agri-technology

    Vice President Calls for Farmer-Led Agri-Business Revolution at Goa’s ICAR-CCARI Meet

    Dhankhar urged farmers to see themselves as entrepreneurs with the potential to drive rural economies. He underscored the importance of participating in the input chain of agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery) and the output chain including storage, processing, and retail.
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    Accountability

    Sri Lanka: NEXT Workers Demand Answers, Consultation Over Abrupt Factory Closure

    Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.
    Bangladesh

    China Urges Investment Climate Reforms as Interest in Bangladesh Grows

    China has grown into one of Bangladesh’s most significant economic partners. In FY 2023–24, Bangladesh imported goods worth $16.637 billion from China, accounting for 26.4 per cent of the country’s total imports, indicating the growing demand for Chinese products.

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    Agri-technology

    Vice President Calls for Farmer-Led Agri-Business Revolution at Goa’s ICAR-CCARI Meet

    Dhankhar urged farmers to see themselves as entrepreneurs with the potential to drive rural economies. He underscored the importance of participating in the input chain of agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery) and the output chain including storage, processing, and retail.
    Accountability

    Sri Lanka: NEXT Workers Demand Answers, Consultation Over Abrupt Factory Closure

    Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.
    Global Governance

    Global Leaders Pledge $170 Million to WHO at 2025 World Health Assembly, Marking Leap Towards Sustainable Financing

    The commitments mark a key milestone in WHO’s ongoing Investment Round, a critical drive to secure sustainable financing and strengthen the organisation’s capacity to respond to global health needs.
    Bangladesh

    China Urges Investment Climate Reforms as Interest in Bangladesh Grows

    China has grown into one of Bangladesh’s most significant economic partners. In FY 2023–24, Bangladesh imported goods worth $16.637 billion from China, accounting for 26.4 per cent of the country’s total imports, indicating the growing demand for Chinese products.
    Democracy

    Trump’s USAID Cuts Only Accelerate the West’s Miserly Convergence with China

    Retrenchment is the dominant theme on both sides. However much the West and China may wish to compete for the Global South’s affections, the constraints of their respective political economies limit their offer.

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