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    Germany’s Labour Market Shortages a Boon for Indian Workers

    Indian students now form the largest group of international students in Germany, comprising 12.3 per cent of the international student body – a remarkable 49,000 students in the 2023 winter semester alone. This demographic shift underscores Germany’s growing appeal as an education destination, with institutions offering affordable, high-quality education and pathways to employment.

    Student Suicides Surge in India: Report Highlights Alarming Trends

    Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh have been identified as the states with the highest number of student suicides, together accounting for one-third of...

    Sheikh Hasina Resigns and Flees Bangladesh Amidst Deadly Protests – No Clarity on Interim Government

    Student leaders announced plans to detail the interim government’s framework in a press conference later this evening. One student leader asserted that the final...

    UN Bodies, US Lawmakers Demand Action Amidst Ongoing Violence in Bangladesh

    In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the US lawmakers expressed alarm over the declining state of democracy and human rights...

    Student Protests Escalate in Bangladesh Amid Political Tensions and Human Rights Concerns

    On Monday, the government announced a national day of mourning to honour those who lost their lives in recent protests over quota reforms in...

    UN Human Rights Chief Urges Bangladesh to Disclose Details of Crackdown and Ensure Compliance with Human Rights Standards

    As Bangladesh faces mounting international pressure, the government's response will be closely watched by the global community. The UN's latest appeal adds to the...

    Bangladesh Government Open to Dialogue as Dhaka Tensions Simmer

    In recent days, protests have spread across major cities including Dhaka, where clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement have been reported. Instances of vandalism...

    Student Protests in Bangladesh Over Quota System Reform Escalate

    The controversy over quotas, which also includes reservations for descendants of 1971 freedom fighters, has ignited widespread debate about fairness and equality in job...

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    In Lok Sabha: Government Introduces Farmers’ Distress Index to Preempt Agricultural Crises

    The minister said that the Farmers Distress Inde is designed to develop a forewarning system to take preventive measures to identify farmer distress, providing alerts three months in advance.
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    Emissions from Building Sector Stopped Rising for the First Time Since 2020, Says UNEP Report

    The report's optimism stems from the observation that 2023 marked the first year where the continued expansion of building construction was decoupled from the corresponding rise in sector greenhouse gas emissions.

    Shipbreaking in Bangladesh: A Human Rights and Environmental Crisis, Says Human Rights Watch

    A 2017 study by the Bangladesh Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Foundation found that over one-third of shipbreaking workers surveyed had developed preventable health complications due to asbestos exposure.

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    In Lok Sabha: Government Introduces Farmers’ Distress Index to Preempt Agricultural Crises

    The minister said that the Farmers Distress Inde is designed to develop a forewarning system to take preventive measures to identify farmer distress, providing alerts three months in advance.

    Emissions from Building Sector Stopped Rising for the First Time Since 2020, Says UNEP Report

    The report's optimism stems from the observation that 2023 marked the first year where the continued expansion of building construction was decoupled from the corresponding rise in sector greenhouse gas emissions.