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Rephasing Global Development Finance: India’s Strategic Role and the Rise of Triangular Cooperation

The Hindu | Published on: 03-Jul-2025

India is at a pivotal juncture in reshaping global development finance by redefining its cooperation model with the Global South. With traditional Official Development Assistance (ODA) shrinking and the global debt crisis deepening, India’s shift from conventional credit lines to diverse modalities such as capacity building, technology transfer, and Triangular Cooperation (TrC) has emerged as a forward-looking strategy. This approach was reinforced during India's G-20 presidency and reflects a broader global movement towards more inclusive, efficient, and collaborative development models involving multiple stakeholders from both the Global North and South.

Deaths in the Sanctuary: Tiger Poisoning in Karnataka Sparks Alarming Conservation Crisis

The Hindu | Published on: 03-Jul-2025

The shocking death of a tigress and her four cubs due to poisoning in Karnataka’s Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary has cast a long shadow over India’s celebrated conservation story. While investigations by state and national authorities are underway, the incident has exposed deep-rooted issues plaguing wildlife protection — ranging from poor law enforcement, systemic lapses, policy contradictions, and rising human-wildlife conflict. As Karnataka battles to retain its status as a conservation leader, the tragedy calls for urgent reforms in environmental governance.