The article discusses the need for improved evidentiary standards in program evaluation to better inform public policy and management decisions. It critiques the current reliance on quantitative methods and experimental designs, emphasizing the importance of context, equity, and mixed methods in understanding program efficacy. The authors propose a new framework for assessing interventions, which includes a focus on causation, context, equity, method fit, and methodological rigor and reflexivity. They apply this framework to evaluate studies from the What Works Clearinghouse and highlight gaps in knowledge, advocating for a more comprehensive approach to evidence that considers what works for whom and in what contexts.

Active coronavirus cases in Italy surpassed 1 million on Sunday, marking a 75% increase in just 16 days. Italy is now the fourth country with over 1 million active cases, following the US, Germany, and France. The Ministry of Health attributes the rise to the Omicron-5 sub-variant. Despite the surge, mortality and ICU numbers remain relatively low, and Italy's vaccine rollout has been successful, with over 90% of residents above 12 fully vaccinated.

China is reportedly surprised by Pakistan's refusal to allow the opening of a Chinese security company aimed at protecting Chinese nationals in Pakistan. The request, made by the Chinese Ministry of State Security, was objected to by Pakistan's Interior Ministry, with Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah stating that foreign security companies cannot operate in Pakistan. The Policy Research Group's Valentin Popescu suggests that there is a subtle anti-China sentiment in Pakistan, not as strong as anti-American sentiment, and that the request was prompted by an attack on the University of Karachi's Confucius Institute, which resulted in the death of three Chinese teachers. Despite Pakistan's efforts to protect Chinese nationals, including raising a special force, the security situation remains a concern, with Chinese workers facing threats from Islamist militants and Baloch insurgents.

The 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad torch relay arrived in Goa on July 3, 2022, received by Sports Minister Govind Gaude. Grandmaster Anurag Mahamal carried the torch, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 19. The torch will visit 75 locations over 40 days before reaching Mahabalipuram for the Olympiad from July 28 to August 10, 2022. Gaude emphasized the importance of hard work and belief for success.

Sini Shetty from Karnataka won the Femina Miss India World 2022 title at the grand finale held at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. Rubal Shekhawat from Rajasthan and Shinata Chauhan from Uttar Pradesh were the first and second runners-up, respectively.

The article discusses the plight of the residents of enclaves along the India-Bangladesh border, who are known as 'nowhere people' due to their lack of citizenship in either country. It highlights the challenges they face, including lack of access to public services and persecution. The India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) is set to change their situation by allowing the exchange of enclaves and giving the residents a chance to choose their nationality. The article includes personal stories of enclave residents and their reactions to the LBA, which has been celebrated by many as it promises to end their statelessness and bring them into the fold of recognized citizenship.