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India Elections 2026: Key Outcomes for Regional Leaders

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

India’s 2026 Election Results Reshape Political Landscape

India Elections 2026: The assembly elections held in April 2026 have significantly transformed the political landscape of India, with results announced on May 4. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a historic

Pakistan's Trade Deficit Surges to $32bn in FY26

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands by 20% to $32 Billion

Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened significantly, increasing by 20% to reach $32 billion during the first ten months of the fiscal year 2026. This alarming expansion was reported by the Pakistan Bureau

Petroleum Sales in Pakistan Drop 7% Amid Price Surge

Pakistan’s Petroleum Sales Decline by 7% in April Due to Rising Fuel Prices

In April 2026, Pakistan experienced a notable decline in petroleum sales, dropping by 7% year-on-year to 1.36 million tonnes from 1.45 million tonnes in the same month of the previous fiscal year. This decrease is attributed to escalating fuel prices,

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Pixxel to Launch India's First Orbital Data Centre

Pixxel and Sarvam Collaborate to Launch India’s First Orbital Data Centre

On May 5, 2026, space startup Pixxel announced a strategic partnership with Sarvam to develop and launch India’s first orbital data centre satellite, named Pathfinder. The satellite is set to be launched later this year. Pixxel will undertake the design,

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Pakistan Agrees to Amend SWF Law for IMF

Pakistan to Amend Sovereign Wealth Fund Law Under IMF Pressure

Pakistan has committed to amending its Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) law to meet the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) requirements, preventing the direct sale of

BJP, Congress, NCP Secure Seats in Assembly Bypolls

India – BJP, Congress, and NCP Retain Seats in Key State Bypolls

On May 4, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) successfully retained their seats in the recent Assembly

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India’s 2026 Election Results Reshape Political Landscape

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Current Affairs

India Elections 2026: The assembly elections held in April 2026 have significantly transformed the political landscape of India, with results announced on May 4. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a historic

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands by 20% to $32 Billion

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened significantly, increasing by 20% to reach $32 billion during the first ten months of the fiscal year 2026. This alarming expansion was reported by the Pakistan Bureau

Pakistan’s Petroleum Sales Decline by 7% in April Due to Rising Fuel Prices

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Current Affairs

In April 2026, Pakistan experienced a notable decline in petroleum sales, dropping by 7% year-on-year to 1.36 million tonnes from 1.45 million tonnes in the same month of the previous fiscal year.

Pixxel and Sarvam Collaborate to Launch India’s First Orbital Data Centre

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 5, 2026, space startup Pixxel announced a strategic partnership with Sarvam to develop and launch India’s first orbital data centre satellite, named Pathfinder. The satellite is set to be launched

Pakistan to Amend Sovereign Wealth Fund Law Under IMF Pressure

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan has committed to amending its Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) law to meet the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) requirements, preventing the direct sale of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to foreign entities. This assurance

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India’s 2026 Election Results Reshape Political Landscape

India Elections 2026: The assembly elections held in April 2026

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands by 20% to $32 Billion

Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened significantly, increasing by 20% to

Pakistan’s Petroleum Sales Decline by 7% in April Due to Rising Fuel Prices

In April 2026, Pakistan experienced a notable decline in petroleum

Current Affairs

India’s 2026 Election Results Reshape Political Landscape

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Current Affairs

India Elections 2026: The assembly elections held in April 2026 have significantly transformed the political landscape of India, with results announced on May 4. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a historic

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands by 20% to $32 Billion

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened significantly, increasing by 20% to reach $32 billion during the first ten months of the fiscal year 2026. This alarming expansion was reported by the Pakistan Bureau

Pakistan’s Petroleum Sales Decline by 7% in April Due to Rising Fuel Prices

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Current Affairs

In April 2026, Pakistan experienced a notable decline in petroleum sales, dropping by 7% year-on-year to 1.36 million tonnes from 1.45 million tonnes in the same month of the previous fiscal year.

Pixxel and Sarvam Collaborate to Launch India’s First Orbital Data Centre

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 5, 2026, space startup Pixxel announced a strategic partnership with Sarvam to develop and launch India’s first orbital data centre satellite, named Pathfinder. The satellite is set to be launched

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Business

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’s 2026 Election Results Reshape Political Landscape

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands by 20% to $32 Billion

Pakistan’s Petroleum Sales Decline by 7% in April Due to Rising Fuel Prices

Pixxel and Sarvam Collaborate to Launch India’s First Orbital Data Centre

Pakistan to Amend Sovereign Wealth Fund Law Under IMF Pressure

India – BJP, Congress, and NCP Retain Seats in Key State Bypolls

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India’s 2026 Election Results Reshape Political Landscape

Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands by 20% to $32 Billion

Pakistan’s Petroleum Sales Decline by 7% in April Due to Rising Fuel Prices

Pixxel and Sarvam Collaborate to Launch India’s First Orbital Data Centre

Pakistan to Amend Sovereign Wealth Fund Law Under IMF Pressure

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India’s 2026 Election Results Reshape Political Landscape

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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Expands by 20% to $32 Billion

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Pixxel and Sarvam Collaborate to Launch India’s First Orbital Data Centre

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