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Economic Survey 2026: 'Development is, in itself, a form of adaptation'

India, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-2026 advocated for resilient infrastructure, enhanced agricultural productivity and reliable energy access. It highlighted the need for integrating adaptati... Read More


Fuel over food? Economic Survey 2026 flags early warning signs of ethanol reshaping crop priorities

India, Jan. 29 -- India's ethanol blending program, crucial for energy security, is reshaping crop priorities, with farmers favoring maize over pulses and oilseeds, risking food security. The Economic... Read More


Economic Survey sees critical minerals as new geopolitical chokepoints

India, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled during the winter session of Parliament on January 29, laid out a clear roadmap for India to navigate an increasingly fragmented global economy: o... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: Agriculture grows 4.6%, powered by livestock and fisheries, not crops

India, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2026 highlights a 4.6% growth in agriculture. But the growth was driven by livestock and fisheries rather than crops. Despite a favourable monsoon, crop growth ... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26 suggests congestion pricing for dense business districts

India, Jan. 29 -- Economic Survey 2025-26 recommends congestion pricing to ease traffic in India's most crowded cities Policy document cites London and Singapore as successful global examples Survey... Read More


Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope Project helping build space science capacity in Africa

India, Jan. 28 -- The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), an international radio telescope project, is helping boost capacity for space science across Africa. South Africa, the host of the mid-... Read More


Trade momentum to slow as Asia-Pacific adjusts to shifting global landscape

India, Jan. 28 -- In 2025, Asia-Pacific remained a pivotal force in global trade despite slowing momentum due to geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainties. The region saw a temporary boost in me... Read More


Where did southern Australia's record-breaking heatwave come from?

India, Jan. 28 -- Southeastern Australia is enduring one of its most extreme and prolonged heatwaves on record Temperatures near 50degC have shattered records across South Australia, Victoria and New... Read More


Election promise triggers mass deaths of almost 1,500 free-ranging dogs in Telangana

India, Jan. 28 -- Close to 1,500 free-ranging dogs and at least 10 monkeys have allegedly been killed across different parts of Telangana within a month, following election promises by local represent... Read More


High returns, slow uptake: Why climate-resilient rice is yet to take off

India, Jan. 28 -- Despite the potential for high economic returns, the adoption of climate-resilient rice varieties in India remains limited. The varieties are particularly beneficial in drought and ... Read More