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UNESCO Flags Concerns Over Aghanashini-Vedavathi River Link Project

March 25, 2026

Western Ghats Conservation Debate Intensifies Over River Linking Plan

The UNESCO has expressed concern over the proposed Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project in India, urging strict adherence to global conservation norms. The issue centres on potential ecological risks in the sensitive Western Ghats region.

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Karnataka Grameena Bank Wins National Award for SHG Linkage

March 25, 2026

SHG-Bank Linkage Success Earns Karnataka Grameena Bank Top Honour

Karnataka Grameena Bank has received the National Award for Outstanding Performance in Self-Help Group (SHG) Bank Linkage for 2024–25. The recognition by the Union Ministry of Rural Development highlights its role in advancing financial inclusion and rural empowerment.

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Panama Canal at Full Capacity Amid Global Shipping Disruptions

March 25, 2026

LNG Trade Surge Elevates Panama Canal’s Strategic Importance

The Panama Canal is currently operating at full capacity, handling 36–38 vessels daily. Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia have increased its importance as a key alternative global shipping route.

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Lok Sabha Passes Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026

March 25, 2026

Debate Over Identity Certification in Transgender Rights Law

The Lok Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026, triggering debate among political parties and LGBTQIA+ groups. The Bill proposes changes to identity recognition and welfare delivery mechanisms.

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Philippines Declares Energy Emergency Amid Global Oil Disruptions

March 25, 2026

Marcos Jr Announces Energy Emergency Over West Asia Crisis

The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency as tensions in West Asia disrupt global oil markets. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. cited an imminent threat to fuel supply and economic stability.

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