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Monday, August 10, 2026

India – Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 100 as Over 1.3 Lakh People Remain Affected

The Assam flood death toll climbed to 100 on Sunday after two more fatalities were reported from Golaghat and Karbi Anglong districts in the preceding 24 hours, even as more than 1.3

Monday, August 10, 2026

Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Binds Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to Collective Defence

The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed on Friday 7 August 2026, commits Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to treat an armed attack against any one of the three states as an attack

Nepal Police Riot Control Gear Prioritised After Fatal Crowd Control Failures

Nepal police riot control gear has moved to the top of the government’s procurement agenda following sustained public criticism over the deaths of four people in security force firings during communal tensions in the Tarai-Madhesh region. The Ministry of Home

Monday, August 10, 2026

Landslides and Floods Block Nepal Highways Across Nine Districts

Landslides and floods block Nepal highways in several parts of the country this week, as continuous monsoon rains trigger severe landslides, river erosion, and mudslides that have cut off crucial transport arteries. According to an update from the Nepal Police

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Delhi Red Alert: Heavy Rain Floods City Streets and Disrupts Traffic

A Delhi red alert is in effect after the national capital was lashed by intense rain on Friday, August 7, 2026, flooding low-lying areas,

Shakib Al Hasan Cricket Ban Confirmed After He Joins Sheikh Hasina Event

The Shakib Al Hasan cricket ban has effectively been confirmed by Bangladesh’s sports ministry, closing the door on any international comeback for the country’s

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India – Jharkhand Exam Corruption Protest Intensifies as Job Seekers Camp Out in Ranchi

Monday, August 10, 2026

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The Jharkhand exam corruption protest has entered its third week, with hundreds of students and job aspirants camped at a stadium in the state capital Ranchi, demanding an overhaul of the state’s

India – Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 100 as Over 1.3 Lakh People Remain Affected

Monday, August 10, 2026

Current Affairs

The Assam flood death toll climbed to 100 on Sunday after two more fatalities were reported from Golaghat and Karbi Anglong districts in the preceding 24 hours, even as more than 1.3

Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Binds Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to Collective Defence

Monday, August 10, 2026

Current Affairs

The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed on Friday 7 August 2026, commits Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to treat an armed attack against any one of the three states as an attack

Nepal Police Riot Control Gear Prioritised After Fatal Crowd Control Failures

Monday, August 10, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal police riot control gear has moved to the top of the government’s procurement agenda following sustained public criticism over the deaths of four people in security force firings during communal tensions

Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Security Remains Top Concern for CSTO

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghanistan-Tajikistan border security continues to dominate discussions within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), as member states say the frontier remains one of the most sensitive security zones in Central Asia. Officials

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India – Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 100 as Over 1.3 Lakh People Remain Affected

Monday, August 10, 2026

Current Affairs

The Assam flood death toll climbed to 100 on Sunday after two more fatalities were reported from Golaghat and Karbi Anglong districts in the preceding 24 hours, even as more than 1.3

Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Binds Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to Collective Defence

Monday, August 10, 2026

Current Affairs

The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed on Friday 7 August 2026, commits Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to treat an armed attack against any one of the three states as an attack

Nepal Police Riot Control Gear Prioritised After Fatal Crowd Control Failures

Monday, August 10, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal police riot control gear has moved to the top of the government’s procurement agenda following sustained public criticism over the deaths of four people in security force firings during communal tensions

Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Security Remains Top Concern for CSTO

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghanistan-Tajikistan border security continues to dominate discussions within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), as member states say the frontier remains one of the most sensitive security zones in Central Asia. Officials

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India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The India energy drink label deadline is staying put, and that decision has left some of the world’s biggest beverage makers scrambling. India’s food safety regulator has rejected requests from PepsiCo, Red

Pakistan Services Exports Rise 19pc in FY26 on Strong IT and Travel Earnings

Friday, August 7, 2026

Business

Pakistan services exports posted one of their strongest performances in recent years during the fiscal year 2025-26, climbing by 18.81 per cent as the information technology sector continued to anchor the country’s

India Energy Drink Crackdown Forces Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster to Rethink Labels

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Business

The India energy drink crackdown is pushing ahead despite strong pushback from some of the world’s biggest beverage companies. India’s food safety regulator has ordered makers of high-caffeine drinks to stop calling

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Trade Relations Strengthen Following High-Level Kabul Visit

Monday, July 27, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Afghanistan Uzbekistan trade relations have taken a notable step forward after Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jamshid Khodjaev, led a high-level delegation to Kabul for a series of meetings aimed at deepening economic

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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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India – Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 100 as Over 1.3 Lakh People Remain Affected

Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Binds Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to Collective Defence

Nepal Police Riot Control Gear Prioritised After Fatal Crowd Control Failures

Landslides and Floods Block Nepal Highways Across Nine Districts

Delhi Red Alert: Heavy Rain Floods City Streets and Disrupts Traffic

Shakib Al Hasan Cricket Ban Confirmed After He Joins Sheikh Hasina Event

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India – Jharkhand Exam Corruption Protest Intensifies as Job Seekers Camp Out in Ranchi

India – Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 100 as Over 1.3 Lakh People Remain Affected

Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Binds Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to Collective Defence

Nepal Police Riot Control Gear Prioritised After Fatal Crowd Control Failures

Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Security Remains Top Concern for CSTO

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India – Jharkhand Exam Corruption Protest Intensifies as Job Seekers Camp Out in Ranchi

India – Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 100 as Over 1.3 Lakh People Remain Affected

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India – Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 100 as Over 1.3 Lakh People Remain Affected

Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Binds Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to Collective Defence

Nepal Police Riot Control Gear Prioritised After Fatal Crowd Control Failures

Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Security Remains Top Concern for CSTO

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India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

Pakistan Services Exports Rise 19pc in FY26 on Strong IT and Travel Earnings

India Energy Drink Crackdown Forces Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster to Rethink Labels

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Trade Relations Strengthen Following High-Level Kabul Visit

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