Leaders visit Pacific atoll at frontline of climate change

Leaders visit Pacific atoll at frontline of climate change

Over a dozen world leaders and dignitaries have arrived in Tuvalu, one of the world’s most vulnerable nations to climate change, to witness first-hand how rising temperatures and seas are transforming life across the tiny Pacific island country. The visit took place alongside the Pacific “pre-COP” gathering hosted by Fiji, where regional leaders are pushing […]

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Spain’s PM calls snap election after housing bill defeat

Spain’s PM calls snap election after housing bill defeat

Spain is heading toward an early general election after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that voters will go to the polls on November 29, following the defeat of his government’s proposed housing relief measures in parliament. The announcement comes at a difficult moment for Sanchez and his minority Socialist government. Parliament’s rejection of the housing […]

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Indonesia says it will halt forest destruction for rice paddies

Indonesia says it will halt forest destruction for rice paddies

Indonesia has announced that it will stop plans to clear millions of hectares of forest for rice cultivation, marking a significant shift in its approach to food security and land use. The government launched the ambitious programme in 2024 with a five-year goal of reducing Indonesia’s dependence on rice imports. The plan initially involved opening […]

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Legislative Privileges Issue: SC Says No Point in Engaging in Academic Exercise

Legislative Privileges Issue: SC Says No Point in Engaging in Academic Exercise

The Supreme Court on Monday indicated that it would not spend time deciding a constitutional question that may no longer have a live dispute behind it. The issue before the court concerns the scope of legislative privileges enjoyed by MLAs and how those privileges interact with the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. […]

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J&K Notifies Common Duct Policy to End Repeated Road Digging

J&K Notifies Common Duct Policy to End Repeated Road Digging

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026, a move aimed at making urban infrastructure more organized, efficient and future-ready across the Union Territory. The policy, approved by the Council of Ministers, creates a framework for shared utility corridors that can accommodate essential services such as electricity, […]

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