The World Health Organization (WHO) released the Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025 on 13 October 2025, providing the most comprehensive global assessment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) under the GLASS framework. The report analysed over 23 million infections across 104 countries, covering roughly 70% of the world’s population, and examined eight key bacterial pathogens against 22 antibiotics.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed Himachal Pradesh and Haryana Pollution Control Boards and the Sirmaur deputy commissioner to submit detailed reports on water pollution in the Markanda River.

The action follows concerns over industrial effluents contaminating the river, which is sacred and supports local communities and agriculture.