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Volunteer doctors tackle horror of Pakistan flooding aftermath

Volunteer doctors tackle horror of Pakistan flooding aftermath

The Independent — Hungry children surviving by drinking contaminated water, pregnant women waiting for treatment in relief camps and elderly people unable to find life-saving medicines - these are some of the heartbreaking scenes described by the volunteers helping millions of victims of the catastrophic floods in Pakistan.
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How melting glaciers and a 'monster' monsoon caused devastating floods in Pakistan

How melting glaciers and a 'monster' monsoon caused devastating floods in Pakistan

The Independent — Hotter air, an unusually heavy monsoon, melting glaciers and a poverty-stricken population living with infrastructure incapable of protecting it - the recent devastating floods in Pakistan were due to a number of factors. But the most important cause is, undeniably, the climate crisis.
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South Asian nations facing extreme weather look to Cop27 - but will it deliver?

South Asian nations facing extreme weather look to Cop27 - but will it deliver?

The Independent — South Asian countries frequently facing devastating extreme weather events are increasingly looking to Cop27 and rich countries for more finance, seeking to remind them that they are not the ones to have caused the problem in the first place.
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How tackling India's hidden carbon could save 400,000 lives a year

How tackling India's hidden carbon could save 400,000 lives a year

The Independent — Nearly two-thirds of deaths by heart disease in megacities like Delhi and Kolkata is tied to black carbon exposure
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Could China-Taiwan conflict escalate to a full blown military crisis?

Could China-Taiwan conflict escalate to a full blown military crisis?

The Independent — Can Taiwan become the next Ukraine? This is a question that defence and foreign policy experts have been pondering over for months, even before Beijing's military exercises began last week in response to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. The situation has escalated quickly in the past week.
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India unveils new commitments that could make or break global climate response

India unveils new commitments that could make or break global climate response

The Independent — Almost nine months after Narendra Modi committed India to a net-zero goal and a drastic increase in the share of renewables, the country's cabinet has finally approved an enhanced climate action plan, adding more ambitious targets but leaving some expected goals out.
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Australia lost the most mammal species in the world, 'shocking' report reveals

Australia lost the most mammal species in the world, 'shocking' report reveals

The Independent — Australia State of Environment Report
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Gone and forgotten: World shrugs shoulders at fall of Boris - except for Ukraine

Gone and forgotten: World shrugs shoulders at fall of Boris - except for Ukraine

The Independent — The prime minister's departure has made headlines across the world as well as at home, but as a collection of The Independent writers around the world have found, there will be little regret globally for end of his time as British leader
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India says 'time's up' on single-use plastics as it imposes a nationwide ban

India says 'time's up' on single-use plastics as it imposes a nationwide ban

The Independent — India has implemented a ban on single-use or disposable plastic products from yesterday, despite pressure from manufacturers to defer the measure as the nation of 1.4 billion aims to phase out the material altogether. Plastic cups, straws, and some disposable plastic bags are among 19 single-use plastic items that are now illegal to produce, import, stock, distribute or sell.
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Maharashtra crisis: India's richest state falls into chaos as chief minister resigns

Maharashtra crisis: India's richest state falls into chaos as chief minister resigns

The Independent — The chief minister of India's richest state, Maharashtra, has resigned after days of uncertainty as rebels of his party aim to revive the party's Hindu nationalistic politics. Uddhav Thackeray, who headed the complicated tri-party coalition government in Maharashtra, announced his resignation on Wednesday in an online address, saying "democracy must be followed" in the country.
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Indian police arrest activist who campaigned over Modi's role in Gujarat riots

Indian police arrest activist who campaigned over Modi's role in Gujarat riots

The Independent — Indian police have arrested an activist who campaigned for decades to hold Narendra Modi accountable for his alleged role in the deadly anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat in 2002, a move that has sparked fresh fears of a crackdown against dissenters.
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Rescuers in desperate race against time to reach survivors of Afghanistan quake

Rescuers in desperate race against time to reach survivors of Afghanistan quake

The Independent — The full scale of the damage wrought by Afghanistan's deadliest earthquake in two decades that struck on Wednesday killing at least 1,000 people and injuring 1,600 is still unknown, as a frantic search continued for survivors amid heavy rain and few resources.
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The small fact-checking unit that made India's Prophet Muhammad row go global

The small fact-checking unit that made India's Prophet Muhammad row go global

The Independent — Offensive comments made on TV by a BJP spokesperson might have gone unnoticed, until an Alt News video about the incident went viral online. Stuti Mishra speaks to the outfit's founder about the challenges of calling out hate speech in India today
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Facebook whistleblower Sophie Zhang 'blocked' from testifying in Indian parliament

Facebook whistleblower Sophie Zhang 'blocked' from testifying in Indian parliament

The Independent — When Facebook whistleblower Sophie Zhang said she had evidence exposing how the social media giant had allowed India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party to "manipulate" public discourse, she expected democratic institutions in the country to be interested in what she had to say.
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India looks to coal as power crisis worsens and monsoons arrive

India looks to coal as power crisis worsens and monsoons arrive

The Independent — The power plants in India that ran dry during the sweltering heatwave in the last couple of months may not get any respite as the temperature drops and brings monsoon showers, despite the government's frantic efforts to increase the country's coal production India has been reeling under its worst power crisis in more than six years as an extreme and early heatwave raised electricity demand, despite record coal production in 2021-2022.
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With march on capital and fears of 'civil war', Imran Khan is refusing to go quietly

With march on capital and fears of 'civil war', Imran Khan is refusing to go quietly

The Independent — When Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was ousted with a historic no-confidence vote in the national assembly last month, no one really expected him to leave office easily.
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How India's heatwave is only set to get worse

How India's heatwave is only set to get worse

The Independent — Naresh Ahirwar doesn't stop working when the midday sun beats down on his construction site on the outskirts of Delhi, amid the sustained heatwave conditions that have afflicted northern India for well over a month.
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Who is Shehbaz Sharif, the man replacing Pakistan PM Imran Khan?

Who is Shehbaz Sharif, the man replacing Pakistan PM Imran Khan?

The Independent — Shehbaz Sharif, the leader of the opposition in Pakistan, has been elected as successor to ousted prime minister Imran Khan, after the former cricket star was removed from power through a no-confidence vote. Known domestically as a reliable, effective administrator, Mr Sharif led a successful bid this week to topple Mr Khan's government.
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What Mumbai's net-zero pledge means for residents threatened by sea level rise

What Mumbai's net-zero pledge means for residents threatened by sea level rise

The Independent — Ranjana Kumari, 51, says her tin roof in the crowded Oshiwara area of suburban Mumbai has been trapping heat inside her shack since the mercury soared to 40C in the middle of March - unseasonably early in the year - making her feel like she is "living in a chimney".
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Indian students recount nightmare journeys out of Ukraine

Indian students recount nightmare journeys out of Ukraine

The Independent — When 21-year-old Syed Abdul Rehan left India to pursue his medical degree in Ukraine's Lviv, he never imagined his return journey would involve the threat of deadly shelling, hiding for days in bomb shelters or having to walk for many miles without food.
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Why Delhi's smog towers are an 'unscientific' answer to air pollution

Why Delhi's smog towers are an 'unscientific' answer to air pollution

The Independent — Last-minute emergency measures and unscientific planning will not solve India’s annual toxic smog phenomenon, reports Stuti Mishra in Delhi
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Why India ended up looking like the villain of Cop26

Why India ended up looking like the villain of Cop26

The Independent — Analysis: The last moment blocking of language on coal by India had some legitimate concerns of global equity behind it that the Glasgow pact failed to address
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Analysis: Why Modi's Cop26 pledges have sparked confusion in India

Analysis: Why Modi's Cop26 pledges have sparked confusion in India

The Independent — Analysis: The Indian prime minister’s poorly drafted speech in Glasgow lacked crucial technical details and posed as many questions as answers about India’s climate plans
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Can India wean itself off coal to deliver on climate goals?

Can India wean itself off coal to deliver on climate goals?

The Independent — Narendra Modi wants his nation to be a global leader on green energy, yet it gets 70% of its energy from coal and is still building more coal-fired power plants. Stuti Mishra explores why the country is still so dependent on the dirty fossil fuel
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