South Asian Desk

Thursday, June 11, 2026

India – Zojila Tunnel Nears Completion After Himalayan Breakthrough

Zojila Tunnel has reached a major construction milestone after engineers broke through the final rock section of the strategic Himalayan project, bringing India closer to year-round access between Jammu and Kashmir and

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Vitamin A Doses Missed By Millions In Bangladesh

Vitamin A doses have been missed by nearly 20 million children in Bangladesh after repeated delays disrupted the country’s National Vitamin A Plus Campaign, raising concerns over child nutrition and immunity during

Bangladesh Floating Schools Win UNESCO Literacy Prize

Bangladesh floating schools run by Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha have won the 2025 UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy, recognising their work in bringing education to children and communities in flood-prone areas. The Solar-Powered Floating Schools programme was selected for its innovative

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Kills All on Board

A Mi-17 Pakistan Army helicopter has crashed near Muzaffarabad shortly after take-off, with the military confirming that all personnel on board were killed and ordering an inquiry into the cause. A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad, the

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Sikh Pilgrims Reach Pakistan Historic Ceremony

Sikh Pilgrims Reach Pakistan for Historic Ceremony

Nearly 700 Indian Sikh pilgrims have crossed the Attari-Wagah border into Pakistan to mark the 420th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, with

India – Navi Mumbai MediCity Gets $1.2 Billion MoU

Navi Mumbai MediCity is set to be developed as a major healthcare, research and innovation hub after the Maharashtra government signed a $1.2 billion

Latest

India – Meta Reliance AI Data Centre Planned In Jamnagar

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Business

Meta Reliance AI data centre partnership will see Reliance Industries build a 168 MW facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which Meta will lease as part of its AI infrastructure expansion in India. The

India – Zojila Tunnel Nears Completion After Himalayan Breakthrough

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Zojila Tunnel has reached a major construction milestone after engineers broke through the final rock section of the strategic Himalayan project, bringing India closer to year-round access between Jammu and Kashmir and

Vitamin A Doses Missed By Millions In Bangladesh

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Vitamin A doses have been missed by nearly 20 million children in Bangladesh after repeated delays disrupted the country’s National Vitamin A Plus Campaign, raising concerns over child nutrition and immunity during

Bangladesh Floating Schools Win UNESCO Literacy Prize

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh floating schools run by Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha have won the 2025 UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy, recognising their work in bringing education to children and communities in flood-prone areas. The Solar-Powered

Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Kills All on Board

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Current Affairs

A Mi-17 Pakistan Army helicopter has crashed near Muzaffarabad shortly after take-off, with the military confirming that all personnel on board were killed and ordering an inquiry into the cause. A Pakistan

1 2 3 … 658 Next

India – Meta Reliance AI Data Centre Planned In Jamnagar

Meta Reliance AI data centre partnership will see Reliance Industries

India – Zojila Tunnel Nears Completion After Himalayan Breakthrough

Zojila Tunnel has reached a major construction milestone after engineers

Vitamin A Doses Missed By Millions In Bangladesh

Vitamin A doses have been missed by nearly 20 million

Current Affairs

India – Zojila Tunnel Nears Completion After Himalayan Breakthrough

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Zojila Tunnel has reached a major construction milestone after engineers broke through the final rock section of the strategic Himalayan project, bringing India closer to year-round access between Jammu and Kashmir and

Vitamin A Doses Missed By Millions In Bangladesh

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Vitamin A doses have been missed by nearly 20 million children in Bangladesh after repeated delays disrupted the country’s National Vitamin A Plus Campaign, raising concerns over child nutrition and immunity during

Bangladesh Floating Schools Win UNESCO Literacy Prize

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh floating schools run by Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha have won the 2025 UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy, recognising their work in bringing education to children and communities in flood-prone areas. The Solar-Powered

Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Kills All on Board

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Current Affairs

A Mi-17 Pakistan Army helicopter has crashed near Muzaffarabad shortly after take-off, with the military confirming that all personnel on board were killed and ordering an inquiry into the cause. A Pakistan

Explore More

Business

India – Meta Reliance AI Data Centre Planned In Jamnagar

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Business

Meta Reliance AI data centre partnership will see Reliance Industries build a 168 MW facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which Meta will lease as part of its AI infrastructure expansion in India. The

India Refutes Claims of US Navy Using Its Ports Amid Iran Conflict

India Fertiliser Subsidy Fund May Double As Iran War Costs Rise

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India fertiliser subsidy costs may rise sharply as the fertiliser ministry seeks to nearly double its fund for the current fiscal year, with the Iran war pushing up global fertiliser and energy

Tamil Nadu projects: Cabinet outlines 436 plans

Tamil Nadu projects: Cabinet outlines 436-point roadmap

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Business

Tamil Nadu projects totalling 436 were outlined at Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s first Cabinet meeting in Chennai on Friday, June 5, 2026, with ministers asked to prepare implementation plans for department-wise

Pakistan: Karachi waterfront development MoU signed with Saudi partners

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Karachi waterfront development plans advanced on Saturday, June 6, 2026, after Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi and local partners to explore a maritime business district on Karachi Port Trust

Explore More

Opinions

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

by southasiandesk

Be Part of the Story

Do you have verified on-ground updates? Share them with us. We welcome thoughtful contributions, tips, and eyewitness reports.
Together, we can build a clearer picture — rooted in fact.

India – Zojila Tunnel Nears Completion After Himalayan Breakthrough

Vitamin A Doses Missed By Millions In Bangladesh

Bangladesh Floating Schools Win UNESCO Literacy Prize

Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Kills All on Board

Sikh Pilgrims Reach Pakistan for Historic Ceremony

India – Navi Mumbai MediCity Gets $1.2 Billion MoU

Latest

India – Meta Reliance AI Data Centre Planned In Jamnagar

India – Zojila Tunnel Nears Completion After Himalayan Breakthrough

Vitamin A Doses Missed By Millions In Bangladesh

Bangladesh Floating Schools Win UNESCO Literacy Prize

Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Kills All on Board

Recent Posts

Recent Comments

Popular

India – Meta Reliance AI Data Centre Planned In Jamnagar

India – Zojila Tunnel Nears Completion After Himalayan Breakthrough

Vitamin A Doses Missed By Millions In Bangladesh

Current Affairs

India – Zojila Tunnel Nears Completion After Himalayan Breakthrough

Vitamin A Doses Missed By Millions In Bangladesh

Bangladesh Floating Schools Win UNESCO Literacy Prize

Pakistan Army Helicopter Crash Kills All on Board

Business

India – Meta Reliance AI Data Centre Planned In Jamnagar

India Fertiliser Subsidy Fund May Double As Iran War Costs Rise

Tamil Nadu projects: Cabinet outlines 436-point roadmap

Pakistan: Karachi waterfront development MoU signed with Saudi partners

Opinions

Maldives Hidden Gems: 5 Spots Emerge in 2026

Be Part of the Story

Join our mailing list

Latest

Recent Posts

Recent Comments

Popular

Current Affairs

Business

Opinions

Be Part of the Story

Newsletter

Join our mailing list