This signifies that 920 million people are now covered under at least one social protection scheme, providing welfare and financial security. ILO and labour ministry attribute this growth to government schemes, including health insurance, pension, and employment support, which have benefited millions

Of 6,746 area units assessed for groundwater in India, 73% were considered ‘safe’, while rest 26% had varying levels of groundwater stress, with 11% of them ‘over-exploited’

At least six people are feared dead and nine injured after a tourist submarine sank off Hurghada’s coast in Egypt’s Red Sea. Named Sindbad, the submarine had over 45 Russian tourists on board when it sank during a coral reef exploration. Rescue efforts saved 29 people. Investigations are ongoing as authorities look into the cause of the incident.