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    Agri-technology

    Earth Has Enough Land to Fight Climate Change and Feed the World, But Bold Policies Are Essential, Says MIT Study

    Transitioning to sustainable systems requires substantial investment and coordinated effort across sectors. Additionally, achieving these goals hinges on overcoming resistance from vested interests, such as industrial agriculture and fossil fuel industries.
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    Climate change

    India: On the Road to Clean Energy, SECI signs MoU to promote Green Hydrogen Initiatives

    Produced using renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro and biomass, Green Hydrogen offers a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
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    Clean tech

    Indian High Commission in Colombo Facilitates Solar Rooftop Systems at Religious Sites

    The project reflects a broader commitment from the Indian government to assist Sri Lanka in its development goals. Over the years, India has engaged...
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Government to Issue Open Tender for Ten Solar Power Plants Next Week

    Officials from the ministry emphasized that the government is committed to transitioning to renewable energy sources, with a target of generating 40 per cent...
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    Clean tech

    India’s Renewable Energy Revolution a Beacon of Hope in Global Energy Transition, Says IEA Report

    By 2024, solar power is projected to account for nearly 60 per cent of India's renewable energy capacity, significantly contributing to the national grid...
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh’s Plans to Produce Electricity from Hydrogen, Ammonia by 2035

    Looking ahead, Prime Minister Hasina reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to increasing renewable energy's share to 40 per cent of the country's electricity production by 2041,...
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    Clean tech

    ADB, Maldives Sign Agreements to Expand Renewable Energy Access

    ADB’s support consists of $41.5 million from the Asian Development Fund which provides grants to ADB’s most vulnerable developing member countries, an $8.5 million...
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    Environmental law

    Ocean Scientists Measure Sediment Plume Stirred Up by Deep-Sea-Mining Vehicle

    A new field study reveals a previously unobserved fluid dynamic process that is key to assessing impact of deep-sea mining operations. Jennifer Chu  |  MIT...
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    Agriculture

    El Niño Cuts Monsoon Rainfall by 43 Per Cent; 315 Districts Across 12 States Likely to be Affected

    The centre has sounded an alarm over the likely impact of El Niño on India's 2026 southwest monsoon, warning that 315 districts across 12 states could face significant rainfall deficits during the crucial kharif cropping season.
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    Civil society

    Video Competition for Youth to Celebrate Shared Heritage Through Digital Creativity

    As South Asia grapples with climate vulnerabilities, economic disparities, and historical animosities, initiatives like COVA’s video competition offer a beacon of hope.
    Accountability

    RTI Act at 22: Applications Rise but Rejections, Backlogs and ECI Denials Raise Questions on Implementation

    As the Act enters its third decade, bridging the gap between statistics and real transparency remains the central challenge.

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    Agriculture

    El Niño Cuts Monsoon Rainfall by 43 Per Cent; 315 Districts Across 12 States Likely to be Affected

    The centre has sounded an alarm over the likely impact of El Niño on India's 2026 southwest monsoon, warning that 315 districts across 12 states could face significant rainfall deficits during the crucial kharif cropping season.
    Civil society

    Video Competition for Youth to Celebrate Shared Heritage Through Digital Creativity

    As South Asia grapples with climate vulnerabilities, economic disparities, and historical animosities, initiatives like COVA’s video competition offer a beacon of hope.
    Agriculture

    Heatwave-Driven Power Surge Tests India’s Energy Resilience as El Niño Looms for FY27

    India’s electricity sector has witnessed an unprecedented spike in consumption, driven by an intense and prolonged heatwave that gripped much of the country in May 2026.
    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Launches IMF Negotiations for $4 Billion Fresh Loan Amid Economic Reset

    As the delegation arrives in Dhaka, all eyes will be on the specifics of the reform agenda and financing assurances.
    Accountability

    UN Warns of Mounting Crises in Afghanistan as Security Incidents Surge 57% Under Taliban Control

    In a sobering assessment released this week, the United Nations has painted a complex portrait of Afghanistan under Taliban governance, where a dramatic increase in security incidents coincides with fragile stability, devastating cross-border violence with Pakistan, and a deepening humanitarian and human rights crisis.

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