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Kabul, April 26 (IANS) Afghanistan has been ranked at the fifth spot among the world’s worst affected nations for acute hunger, according to a report, local media reported on Sunday. According to the Global Food Crises 2026 report released by UN agencies, the European Union, and partners, 17.4 million people, about 36 per cent of Afghanistan’s population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, with 4.7 million experiencing emergency or famine-like conditions, Afghan news agency Khaam…

Puducherry, Feb 12 (IANS) Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan on Thursday said the union territory has the potential to emerge as a major marine export gateway of India and evolve into a model marine economy, provided it strengthens value addition and modernises fisheries infrastructure.Inaugurating a two-day international workshop on ‘Marine Fisheries Value Chain in the Bay of Bengal Region: Puducherry as Destination’, he highlighted the UT’s strategic advantages — its coastline, p…

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday underscored India’s commitment to integrating renewable energy with agriculture and food systems to enhance energy security, climate resilience and rural livelihoods. The minister was addressing the inter-ministerial dialogue on Scaling Renewable Energy in Agrifood Systems, jointly convened by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Abu Dhabi…