Morning Digest: Study shows impact of climate hazards on women, children; campaign ends for the fourth phase of polling, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 12, 2024

Study shows impact of climate hazards on women, children

Women and children in Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Telangana are particularly vulnerable to climate change-related disasters, reveals an internal study commissioned by Ministry of Women and Child Development. Children exposed to climate hazards are more likely to be stunted, underweight, and more vulnerable to early pregnancies, it further says.

Election Commission urged to conduct press conference on election day

Journalist bodies have written to the Chief Election Commissioner demanding that press conference be held after voting in each phase and that the entire poll data, including “absolute number” of votes polled in each phase and percentage of voting be released by next day.

Campaign ends for the fourth phase of polling

Campaigning ended for the fourth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in 96 seats in 10 States and Union Territories on Saturday. During the campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his attacks against the Opposition, raising a range of issues, including alleged corruption, nepotism and Muslim appeasement, while the Opposition’s campaign, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and others, was based on unemployment, threats to reservations, and general economic distress.

Encroachments, land diversions for ‘non-forestry purposes’ threaten Delhi Ridge, the capital’s lungs