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Bangladesh flood death toll rises to 59 as Cox’s Bazar suffers worst losses

Bangladesh flood death toll figures rose to 59 on Saturday as authorities reported further fatalities from flooding and landslides across the country’s south-eastern and north-eastern districts. Cox’s Bazar remained the worst-affected district,

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Pakistan-China border cooperation to expand under new plan

Pakistan-China border cooperation is set to expand through coordinated action on immigration, border security and transnational crime, following talks between senior officials from the two countries in Islamabad. The two sides agreed

Boss scam in India prompts SEBI warning to companies

Boss scam in India cases have prompted the country’s securities regulator to warn listed companies and regulated entities about cybercriminals impersonating senior executives to secure fraudulent financial transfers. The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued the warning on July

Sunday, July 19, 2026

India – Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike leads to hospital transfer

Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered a critical phase on Saturday when authorities moved the prominent Indian education reformer and environmental activist from a protest site in New Delhi to a government hospital against his stated wishes. Wangchuk, 59, was taken

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Pakistan IT Exports Reach Record $4.6 Billion in FY26

Pakistan IT exports: Pakistan's IT exports hit a record $4.6 billion in FY26, marking a significant milestone for the country's economy and technology sect

Repatriation of Afghan Nationals Gains Momentum Across Pakistan

The repatriation of Afghan nationals is gathering pace across Pakistan, with authorities in multiple districts arresting large numbers of Afghans and sending them back

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Bangladesh flood death toll rises to 59 as Cox’s Bazar suffers worst losses

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh flood death toll figures rose to 59 on Saturday as authorities reported further fatalities from flooding and landslides across the country’s south-eastern and north-eastern districts. Cox’s Bazar remained the worst-affected district,

Pakistan-China border cooperation to expand under new plan

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-China border cooperation is set to expand through coordinated action on immigration, border security and transnational crime, following talks between senior officials from the two countries in Islamabad. The two sides agreed

Vikram-1 launch marks private space milestone for India

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Vikram-1 launch operations successfully placed customer payloads into low-Earth orbit on Saturday, marking the first time a privately developed Indian rocket completed an orbital mission. The Vikram-1 rocket, developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot

Boss scam in India prompts SEBI warning to companies

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Boss scam in India cases have prompted the country’s securities regulator to warn listed companies and regulated entities about cybercriminals impersonating senior executives to secure fraudulent financial transfers. The Securities and Exchange

India – Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike leads to hospital transfer

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered a critical phase on Saturday when authorities moved the prominent Indian education reformer and environmental activist from a protest site in New Delhi to a government hospital

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Bangladesh flood death toll rises to 59 as Cox’s Bazar suffers worst losses

Bangladesh flood death toll figures rose to 59 on Saturday

Pakistan-China border cooperation to expand under new plan

Pakistan-China border cooperation is set to expand through coordinated action

Vikram-1 launch marks private space milestone for India

Vikram-1 launch operations successfully placed customer payloads into low-Earth orbit

Current Affairs

Bangladesh flood death toll rises to 59 as Cox’s Bazar suffers worst losses

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh flood death toll figures rose to 59 on Saturday as authorities reported further fatalities from flooding and landslides across the country’s south-eastern and north-eastern districts. Cox’s Bazar remained the worst-affected district,

Pakistan-China border cooperation to expand under new plan

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-China border cooperation is set to expand through coordinated action on immigration, border security and transnational crime, following talks between senior officials from the two countries in Islamabad. The two sides agreed

Vikram-1 launch marks private space milestone for India

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Vikram-1 launch operations successfully placed customer payloads into low-Earth orbit on Saturday, marking the first time a privately developed Indian rocket completed an orbital mission. The Vikram-1 rocket, developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot

Boss scam in India prompts SEBI warning to companies

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Current Affairs

Boss scam in India cases have prompted the country’s securities regulator to warn listed companies and regulated entities about cybercriminals impersonating senior executives to secure fraudulent financial transfers. The Securities and Exchange

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Pakistan IT Exports Reach Record $4.6 Billion in FY26

Sunday, July 19, 2026

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Pakistan IT exports: Pakistan's IT exports hit a record $4.6 billion in FY26, marking a significant milestone for the country's economy and technology sect

Formula One Return to India Gains Momentum With New Task Force

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Business

A Formula One return to India has moved a step closer, with the government now working to resolve the tax and regulatory hurdles that have kept the sport away from the country

agricultural reforms Pakistan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Agricultural Reforms to Boost Pakistan’s Economy

Saturday, July 18, 2026

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India E20 petrol controversy grows as motorists report losses

Friday, July 17, 2026

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Maldives Hidden Gems: 5 Spots Emerge in 2026

Discover Maldives hidden gems as tourism surges. New guides spotlight undiscovered Maldives islands from northern atolls to southern reserves. Officials project growth beyond USD 5.4 billion in receipts. South Asian travellers eye these secret Maldives attractions amid record 2025 arrivals. Maldives hidden gems draw

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Bangladesh flood death toll rises to 59 as Cox’s Bazar suffers worst losses

Pakistan-China border cooperation to expand under new plan

Boss scam in India prompts SEBI warning to companies

India – Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike leads to hospital transfer

Pakistan IT Exports Reach Record $4.6 Billion in FY26

Repatriation of Afghan Nationals Gains Momentum Across Pakistan

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Bangladesh flood death toll rises to 59 as Cox’s Bazar suffers worst losses

Pakistan-China border cooperation to expand under new plan

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Pakistan-China border cooperation to expand under new plan

Vikram-1 launch marks private space milestone for India

Boss scam in India prompts SEBI warning to companies

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Pakistan IT Exports Reach Record $4.6 Billion in FY26

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