**Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031** was launched from **Lakshadweep** to develop India’s **ornamental fisheries** sector and expand exports of decorative fish.
Read full analysisThe Ramon Magsaysay Foundation announced the **three laureates of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award**, widely known as **Asia’s Nobel Prize**.
At **UNCCD COP17** in **Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia**, countries launched the first global investment initiative focused specifically on **rangelands**, with **US$1.2 billion** across 45 projects.
Read full analysis**Depalpur** became the first city in India to achieve **Zero Legacy Waste** status under the **Swachh Shehar Jodi** initiative after remediating **1,250 metric tonnes** of accumulated waste.
Read full analysisBihar announced the establishment of its **first women’s university** and also rolled out women-focused welfare measures under the **Viksit Bharat–Samridh Bihar** programme.
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