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Vibrant Gujarat Secures ₹3.5 Trillion in Investments

Sunday, May 3, 2026

India – Gujarat Secures ₹3.5 Trillion Investment Through MoUs

On May 2, 2026, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the signing of 2,792 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for South Gujarat. These agreements are projected

Pakistan Refineries Suffer Rs24bn Losses in April

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Pakistan Refineries Struggle with Rs24 Billion Losses Amid Pricing Challenges

Pakistan Refineries Losses in April: Pakistan’s oil refining sector encountered significant financial challenges as the industry struggled with Rs24 billion in losses. The losses were attributed to government-imposed pricing caps and elevated

India Conducts Nationwide Test of Disaster Alert System

India disaster alert systems: On May 2, 2026, India conducted a nationwide test of its new disaster alert system, resulting in loud emergency alerts being sent to mobile phones across the country. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Telecommunications

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Pakistan Sees 42% Drop in Militant Attacks

Pakistan Reports Significant Decline in Militant Attacks

In April 2026, Pakistan experienced a notable improvement in security as militant attacks and related casualties decreased significantly, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The think tank reported that the number of verified militant attacks

Sunday, May 3, 2026

India Expedites FDI Approvals in Key Sectors Amid New Norms

India is set to accelerate foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals in seven critical sectors, following the relaxation of China-linked investment norms. The government plans

India Retains Position on USTR Priority Watch List for IP Rights

India has retained its position on the United States Trade Representative (USTR) priority watch list, as revealed in a report released on April 29,

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India – Gujarat Secures ₹3.5 Trillion Investment Through MoUs

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 2, 2026, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the signing of 2,792 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for South Gujarat. These agreements are projected

Pakistan Refineries Struggle with Rs24 Billion Losses Amid Pricing Challenges

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Refineries Losses in April: Pakistan’s oil refining sector encountered significant financial challenges as the industry struggled with Rs24 billion in losses. The losses were attributed to government-imposed pricing caps and elevated

India Conducts Nationwide Test of Disaster Alert System

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Current Affairs

India disaster alert systems: On May 2, 2026, India conducted a nationwide test of its new disaster alert system, resulting in loud emergency alerts being sent to mobile phones across the country.

Pakistan Reports Significant Decline in Militant Attacks

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Current Affairs

In April 2026, Pakistan experienced a notable improvement in security as militant attacks and related casualties decreased significantly, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The think tank

India Expedites FDI Approvals in Key Sectors Amid New Norms

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Current Affairs

India is set to accelerate foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals in seven critical sectors, following the relaxation of China-linked investment norms. The government plans to notify a framework for time-bound approvals, targeting

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India – Gujarat Secures ₹3.5 Trillion Investment Through MoUs

On May 2, 2026, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi

Pakistan Refineries Struggle with Rs24 Billion Losses Amid Pricing Challenges

Pakistan Refineries Losses in April: Pakistan’s oil refining sector encountered

India Conducts Nationwide Test of Disaster Alert System

India disaster alert systems: On May 2, 2026, India conducted

Current Affairs

India – Gujarat Secures ₹3.5 Trillion Investment Through MoUs

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 2, 2026, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced the signing of 2,792 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for South Gujarat. These agreements are projected

Pakistan Refineries Struggle with Rs24 Billion Losses Amid Pricing Challenges

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Refineries Losses in April: Pakistan’s oil refining sector encountered significant financial challenges as the industry struggled with Rs24 billion in losses. The losses were attributed to government-imposed pricing caps and elevated

India Conducts Nationwide Test of Disaster Alert System

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Current Affairs

India disaster alert systems: On May 2, 2026, India conducted a nationwide test of its new disaster alert system, resulting in loud emergency alerts being sent to mobile phones across the country.

Pakistan Reports Significant Decline in Militant Attacks

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Current Affairs

In April 2026, Pakistan experienced a notable improvement in security as militant attacks and related casualties decreased significantly, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The think tank

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Arif Habib Group to Acquire Remaining 25% PIA Stake

Pakistan – Arif Habib Consortium to Acquire Full Ownership of PIA

Friday, May 1, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The Arif Habib Corporation Limited-led consortium has officially notified the Privatisation Commission of its intent to acquire the remaining 25% equity stake in Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL). This move is

India's FDI Surges Towards $90 Billion Milestone

India’s FDI Approaches $90 Billion Mark in 2025-26

Friday, May 1, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) for the fiscal year 2025-26 is on the brink of reaching a significant milestone, according to a high-ranking government official. As of February 2026, FDI inflows have

Ammonia Shortage Halts Fertilizer Production in Bangladesh

Ammonia Shortage Forces Closure of Key Fertilizer Plant in Bangladesh

Monday, April 20, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Production at the DAP Fertilizer Company Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh, was halted on April 18, 2026, due to a critical shortage of ammonia, a primary raw material necessary for urea fertilizer production.

Oil Crisis Halts Production at Bangladesh’s Eastern Refinery

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Production at Bangladesh’s Eastern Refinery Limited, the sole state-owned oil refinery, has been suspended due to a crude oil shortage. The halt occurred on April 14, 2026, affecting two major units, while

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Opinion

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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India – Gujarat Secures ₹3.5 Trillion Investment Through MoUs

Pakistan Refineries Struggle with Rs24 Billion Losses Amid Pricing Challenges

India Conducts Nationwide Test of Disaster Alert System

Pakistan Reports Significant Decline in Militant Attacks

India Expedites FDI Approvals in Key Sectors Amid New Norms

India Retains Position on USTR Priority Watch List for IP Rights

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India – Gujarat Secures ₹3.5 Trillion Investment Through MoUs

Pakistan Refineries Struggle with Rs24 Billion Losses Amid Pricing Challenges

India Conducts Nationwide Test of Disaster Alert System

Pakistan Reports Significant Decline in Militant Attacks

India Expedites FDI Approvals in Key Sectors Amid New Norms

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India – Gujarat Secures ₹3.5 Trillion Investment Through MoUs

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India – Gujarat Secures ₹3.5 Trillion Investment Through MoUs

Pakistan Refineries Struggle with Rs24 Billion Losses Amid Pricing Challenges

India Conducts Nationwide Test of Disaster Alert System

Pakistan Reports Significant Decline in Militant Attacks

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Pakistan – Arif Habib Consortium to Acquire Full Ownership of PIA

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