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Do not disturb this Andaman island
‘Civilisation’ has destroyed the aboriginals of Andaman & Nicobar. The death of an interloper on North Sentinel Island underlines the threat to the 55,000-yr-old sovereignty of the Islands’ last tribe standing
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Drought: When, and how, does a state govt declare one?
A manual published by the Ministry of Agriculture in 2016 suggests a three-step approach.
Kartarpur corridor: How India and Pakistan came on board
India approves development of corridor, Pakistan responds that it has already decided to open it. What were the dynamics at play?
Do not disturb this Andaman island
‘Civilisation’ has destroyed the aboriginals of Andaman & Nicobar. The death of an interloper on North Sentinel Island underlines the threat to the 55,000-yr-old sovereignty of the Islands’ last tribe standing
Explained: Why India wants to study human microbiome
What is this emerging field of research, and why is it important?
Greenhouse gas amounts in atmosphere hit record high
The WMO said that there is no sign of a reversal in the trend of rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Can Chautala be CM? What law & SC say on convicts in polls, minister posts
Despite the split in the party and the family, Chautala remains vital to its poll prospects. With his stature, he had helped consolidated its vote bank in rural areas, especially farmers.
How global oil prices fell, and impact on India
With global brent crude oil prices having fallen significantly over the last six weeks from $86.29 to $63.3 per barrel, Indian petrol and diesel prices have seen some correction while the rupee has strengthened against the dollar.
Telangana: some fiscal recovery, falling education expenditure
Among other parameters of performance in election-bound Telangana, the state’s expenditure on education, as a proportion of its total expenditure, has gone down over the last four years, Telangana’s development expenditure has risen to 15.4% in 2017-18 from 9% in 2014-15
In J&K, making of an unlikely alliance
What made arch rivals NC and PDP come together along with Congress, how their alliance forced the Centre’s hand, and why the 3 parties will still look to use the Assembly dissolution to their advantage
Explained: Maharashtra scheme for rape victims, with provision to withdraw compensation
The Manodhairya Yojana scheme provides for financial support to and rehabilitation of victims of rape, child sexual abuse and acid attacks.
New index quantifies how air pollution cuts life expectancy
India and China, which make up 36% of the world’s population, account for 73% of all years of life lost due to particulate pollution.
