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Sport is quietly becoming a peace tool UN data says it reached 60 million youth

Sport is quietly becoming a peace tool UN data says it reached 60 million youth

In conflict zones and developing regions, sport is emerging as an unexpectedly effective peace and development channel, according to the UN Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP). Its programmes have reached over 60 million youth. The article argues the impact is measurable: investing $1 in sport-based youth development in fragile states can generate about $3.8 in social and economic value. It links sport to SDG gains across health, education, gender equality, inclusion, and reduced violence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Liquor ban debate rages in Kashmir as drug menace quietly destroys youth futures

Liquor ban debate rages in Kashmir as drug menace quietly destroys youth futures

Jammu and Kashmir’s fight over licensed alcohol sales has turned into a political flashpoint, with Omar Abdullah defending regulated shops while opponents demand stricter limits. But alongside the louder liquor debate, a more severe crisis is worsening: rising drug addiction tied to narcotics trade, crime, and families struggling to protect the valley’s youth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026

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Indian Army launches Sangam 88.8 community radio to power Rajouri youth with culture and jobs

Indian Army launches Sangam 88.8 community radio to power Rajouri youth with culture and jobs

The Indian Army has launched the community radio station “Sangam 88.8” in Rajouri’s Doongi block, aiming to strengthen local culture while expanding opportunities for border-area youth. The station shares crucial information and government schemes and also gives children a platform to showcase talents—an outlet created to address the limited prospects in remote regions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Young Nova Scotia driver dies as two youths injured in early morning single vehicle crash

Young Nova Scotia driver dies as two youths injured in early morning single vehicle crash

A young person has died following an early-morning single-vehicle crash in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. Two other youths were injured and taken to responders at the scene on Ostrea Lake Road. Emergency services arrived quickly, and the road was temporarily closed while investigators work to determine what led to the crash.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Mirwaiz backs drug crackdown but blasts policymakers with a law and order prism warning

Mirwaiz backs drug crackdown but blasts policymakers with a law and order prism warning

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq praised the administration’s drug abuse crackdown but warned it may be trapped in a “law and order prism.” He argued arrests alone won’t solve addiction, urging broader action amid youth stress from conflict and limited opportunities. He also questioned expanding alcohol sales during the fight against drugs, calling for an alcohol ban and reopening educational institutions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
China fears Gen Z is being pushed to quit as lying flat spreads among youth

China fears Gen Z is being pushed to quit as lying flat spreads among youth

In China, more young people are embracing “lying flat,” a movement rejecting relentless work after rising costs and job insecurity. The shift worries officials who say the trend threatens China’s growth model and innovation drive. Authorities have even framed it as potential foreign interference from the West, raising the stakes for the nation’s next phase of economic and technological competition.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026

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India’s youth job crisis threatens the demographic dividend as skills gap and unemployment surge

India’s youth job crisis threatens the demographic dividend as skills gap and unemployment surge

India’s demographic dividend is facing fresh strain as job creation lags behind a young population. With over 65% under 35, unemployment is rising—youth make up 83% of the jobless. Even as the economy recovers, skills gaps and low employability are pushing many into gig work that often lacks long-term stability and growth, locking in short-term financial stress.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
India wins four golds in youth junior weightlifting meet in Apia Samoa

India wins four golds in youth junior weightlifting meet in Apia Samoa

Indian weightlifters delivered a standout performance in Apia, Samoa, sweeping four gold medals across the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships and the Universal Cup. Sunil Singh, Aisangfa Gogoi, and Abhinob Gogoi claimed top honors in their categories, while Charu Pesi added another gold in the Universal Cup, underscoring India’s rising strength on the international stage.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Govt invites nominations for PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar honoring children across bravery sports science and arts

Govt invites nominations for PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar honoring children across bravery sports science and arts

The Government of India has opened nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP), a national honour for children aged 5–18. The award recognizes achievements in bravery, sports, social service, science and technology, environment, and arts and culture. Nominations can be filed only via awards.gov.in, with a deadline of 31 July 2026.

Summarised by Beize from a story on IndianWeb2 on 28 Apr 2026
In five years backpacker hostels will lead for India’s young travellers says The Hosteller founder

In five years backpacker hostels will lead for India’s young travellers says The Hosteller founder

The Hosteller founder and CEO Pranav Dangi says backpacker hostels are poised to become the default stay for Indians aged 18 to 40 within five years. After raising Rs 150 crore to expand, the company is standardising everything from cleanliness and SOPs to 100% CCTV and plans like an SOS button at bunk level—aiming for “no-stress” stays across 75 properties.

Summarised by Beize from a story on YourStory on 28 Apr 2026

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Nepal super PM Balen Shah month one marred by resignations and legal trouble

Nepal super PM Balen Shah month one marred by resignations and legal trouble

Nepal’s newly minted “super Prime Minister” Balendra Shah has completed his first month in office, and the glow of an ambitious reform agenda is already fading. Controversies have included ministerial resignations and legal backlash, while youth supporters watch closely for real gains in employment and transparency. Shah’s low public profile is also fueling curiosity about what comes next.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
Punjab Congress files PIL to ban ZEE5 Lawrence of Punjab series over youth fears

Punjab Congress files PIL to ban ZEE5 Lawrence of Punjab series over youth fears

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has filed a PIL in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking a ban on ZEE5’s upcoming web series “Lawrence of Punjab.” He argues the show risks glorifying gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and may negatively influence youth. The petition calls for stopping the release while the court examines potential harm and portrayal concerns.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
14 Year Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Wins Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar At Rashtrapati Bhavan

14 Year Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Wins Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar At Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14, received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 26. The award was conferred by President Droupadi Murmu, making the young cricketer a centre of attention and spotlighting his rise from local promise to national recognition.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Borrowed gear and broken sticks take Nausheen Naz to India U18 camp in a stunning hockey rise

Borrowed gear and broken sticks take Nausheen Naz to India U18 camp in a stunning hockey rise

Fifteen-year-old Nausheen Naz is making waves in Indian hockey despite financial hardship. Training at a national camp with borrowed gear, the MP Hockey Academy product is edging closer to India’s U-18 Asia Cup squad. Her rise from a broken hockey stick to national visibility underscores how talent plus institutional support can punch through modest circumstances.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Graduates outpace jobs again as youth unemployment grows despite narrowing gender pay gaps

Graduates outpace jobs again as youth unemployment grows despite narrowing gender pay gaps

India is adding millions of graduates to the labour force each year, but job creation is not keeping pace. A new Azim Premji University report flags rising graduate unemployment, especially among young adults, even as gender earnings gaps narrow. The stubborn difficulty of moving from education to stable employment threatens the country’s demographic dividend by limiting productivity gains.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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