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Complete hunting ban has reduced animals' fear of humans, fuelled crop losses, says scientist Milind Watve at AAD 2026

India, Feb. 25 -- This article has been updated. Scientist Dr Milind Watve says decades-long hunting ban has reduced animals' avoidance behaviour around humans Maharashtra may be losing Rs 10,000-40... Read More


Complete hunting ban has reduced animals' fear of humans, fuelled crop losses, says IISER scientist Milind Watve at AAD 2026

India, Feb. 25 -- IISER Pune professor Dr Milind Watve says decades-long hunting ban has reduced animals' avoidance behaviour around humans Maharashtra may be losing Rs 10,000-40,000 crore annually t... Read More


Women's economic-opportunity laws only half-enforced globally: World Bank

India, Feb. 24 -- World Bank says women's economic-opportunity laws are only half-enforced globally Just 4% of women live in economies with nearly full legal equality Safety from violence, childcare... Read More


Health and environmental groups sue EPA over repeal of landmark climate finding

India, Feb. 19 -- Coalition files lawsuit in US Court of Appeals to block repeal of 2009 endangerment finding Plaintiffs argue rescission violates EPA's legal duties under the Clean Air Act Trump ad... Read More


Scientists capture clearest evidence yet of star collapsing into black hole

India, Feb. 13 -- Massive star in Andromeda collapsed directly into a black hole No supernova explosion preceded the disappearance Event identified in archival NASA NEOWISE infrared data Findings p... Read More


Diabetes risk rises early for South Asians in US despite healthy lifestyle, researchers warn

India, Feb. 11 -- South Asians in the US show higher rates of prediabetes and diabetes by midlife Nearly one in three South Asian men had prediabetes at age 45 Risk remains elevated despite reportin... Read More


Services boom fails to deliver better jobs in poorest countries: UN report

India, Feb. 10 -- Services now account for nearly half of economic output in least developed countries Most new jobs remain informal, low-productivity and poorly paid Weak links to industry, exports... Read More


Sport can drive development, but its impact is still poorly measured, Commonwealth report warns

India, Feb. 5 -- First global baseline report measures how sport, physical education and physical activity contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals Commonwealth-led study covering 210 count... Read More


Seven in ten women rights defenders and journalists face online abuse, UN warns

India, Dec. 9 -- 70% of women human rights defenders, activists and journalists report facing online violence linked to their work. 41% say digital abuse has led to offline attacks, including stalkin... Read More