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UN Documents Largely Unread, Reform Urged for Greater Impact
A recent UN80 taskforce report reveals significant underuse of UN documents amid bloated bureaucracy and financial strains.
August 7, 2025
A recent UN80 taskforce report reveals significant underuse of UN documents amid bloated bureaucracy and financial strains.
A sudden landslide from Mansa Devi hill triggered by heavy monsoon rains blocked roads and rail near Kali Mata temple, narrowly missing three bikers and disrupting multiple trains.
Mumbai’s ban on feeding pigeons at historic kabutarkhanas, due to health hazards, ignites cultural protests and government fines.
Early morning blaze guts an empty dummy coach at Hingoli railway station; officials investigate possible foul play.
IIT Bombay’s study reveals India’s net forest loss between 2015-2019 far exceeds gains, stressing the need for sustainable and connected afforestation.
The Reserve Bank of India maintains its repo rate and neutral stance, prioritising economic stability amid global uncertainties and a significant fall in inflation.
A 22-year-old Lingayat seer in Karnataka steps down after his Muslim origin before conversion triggers controversy.
Despite viral reports, there was no Pakistani ceasefire violation in Poonch on August 5, 2025—official sources confirmed the claims are false.
A sudden cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Harsil region triggered flash floods and landslides, resulting in four deaths, 11 Indian Army personnel missing, and over 130 people rescued amidst ongoing relief efforts.
US President Donald Trump threatens to hike tariffs on Indian imports due to India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil, intensifying trade tensions and political discord over the Ukraine war.