Local and central government and sector leaders are calling for a prevention-led overhaul of adult social care underpinned by local leadership and system sustainability. In a report out today from the Local Government Association (LGA) as it kicks off its annual conference, the body representing councils in England warned that reform will only ‘stick’ if…
New Delhi: Starting next Tuesday, India’s official statistical machinery is set to release the index of services production (ISP), with base year 2024-25, which will act as a high frequency indicator to gauge short- term economic momentum, covering nearly two-third of gross value added (GVA) of the sector.Till now, policymakers have only relied on the…
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Why restoring soil health is a win-win for farmers and the environment Materia Rinnovabile | Renewable Matter Why restoring soil health is a win-win for farmers and the environment EU-funded researchers are proving that regenerative farming can cut costs, attract investment and strengthen climate resilience https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/restoring-soil-health-win-win-farmers-environment 2026-07-07 18:07:43+02:00…
NEW DELHI: Govt has asked the US Trade Representative (USTR) to reconsider its proposal to impose 12.5% additional tariff on Indian products for allegedly failing to act against forced labour, arguing that the move does not meet legal standards, lacks country-specific analysis and fails to establish causal link between absence of import prohibitions and its…
It was thrilling stuff from England’s new-ball bowlers, who both went over 90mph to produce the kind of hostility the hosts believed would bring success in Test cricket. The high-speed, short-pitched attack also leaves questions for the vaunted India top-order, who folded in the face of the sustained barrage. Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shreyas…
Switzerland players salute supporers after winning in a penalty kick shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Switzerland has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a dramatic…
Amnesty International on Monday condemned the conviction in Türkiye of peaceful environmental activist Esra Işık. Esther Major, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Europe recognized the broader impacts of the conviction on the fight to defend the environment, stating: Today’s decision is a devastating blow for Esra Işık and for those engaged in the long…
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England take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in their five-match series by crushing India in the third T20 at Trent Bridge, bowling them out for just 76 in 11.4 overs to secure a 125-run win, which is India’s heaviest run-margin defeat in a T20 international. READ MORE: Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India Available…
