Public support for NATO membership in Ukraine has dropped sharply over the past year, while interest in alternative security models and self-reliance is

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on Monday lauded the craftsmanship, skills and self-reliance of tribal women from Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district during the Inter-State Tribal Cultural Conclave ‘Kartik Jatra’ held at Manjhatoli in Gumla district of Jharkhand. The President specially appreciated the work of tribal women associated with ‘Jashcraft’, noting that the jewellery and eco-friendly products made by them are strong examples of women empowerment and self-reliance.

When climate shocks threatened harvests in the Halaba and Silte regions of Ethiopia, many farmers believed there was little they could do to protect their land.

Poland’s Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said the deal marks a major step toward greater self-reliance in the defence sector.

Jaipur, Dec 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that achieving complete self-reliance in the water sector is a top priority of the state government. He said that with this objective, several important water and irrigation projects have been initiated since the formation of the government to ensure adequate water availability across the state. He directed officials to expedite work on the Ramjal Setu Link Project and other ongoing projects.