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Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan: China Pledges Continued Support to Pakistan

Thursday, March 26, 2026

China Reaffirms Support for Pakistan in Strategic Meeting

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on March 26, 2026, to reaffirm China’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s trade and investment initiatives. The meeting, held in Islamabad, was also

Slavery and Global Action: Bangladesh Calls for urgent Support

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Bangladesh Calls for Renewed Global Action Against Slavery and Oppression

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Dr Khalilur Rahman, has called for intensified global efforts to combat slavery and oppression during a speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York on March 25, 2026.

Kerala Oil Recycling Firm Fire Claims One Life in India

India: Fatal Fire at Kerala Oil Recycling Plant Highlights Safety Concerns

Kerala Oil Recycling Firm Fire: A catastrophic fire erupted at Cee Gee Lubricants, a used oil recycling facility in Kerala’s Edayar industrial area, on March 26, 2026, resulting in the death of an employee. The Kerala Oil Recycling Firm Fire,

Thursday, March 26, 2026

K.P. Sharma Oli's Prosecution Recommended: Nepal Panel

Nepal Inquiry Panel Recommends Prosecution of Former PM Oli

A Nepali inquiry panel has recommended the prosecution of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli for negligence during the violent anti-corruption protests in September 2025, which resulted in numerous casualties. The report, released on March 25, 2026, comes just days

Thursday, March 26, 2026

West Bengal Voter List Controversy Unfolds 35 - 40% electoral roll deletion - India

India: West Bengal Election Roll Sees Major Deletions

West Bengal Voter List: significant deletions have occurred in the electoral roll in West Bengal, India following a special intensive revision (SIR) process. By

Finance Bill 2026 India Approved by Lok Sabha

India’s Finance Bill 2026: Tax Reforms and Economic Growth

Finance Bill 2026 India: On March 26, 2026, the Indian Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, introducing significant tax reforms aimed at spurring economic

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Bangladesh Reintroduces Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Currency Notes

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Current Affairs

On March 26, 2026, Bangladesh Bank began re-circulating currency notes featuring Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to address the country’s cash demand. This decision follows the recent political shifts and the slow pace

China Reaffirms Support for Pakistan in Strategic Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on March 26, 2026, to reaffirm China’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s trade and investment initiatives. The meeting, held in Islamabad, was also

Bangladesh Calls for Renewed Global Action Against Slavery and Oppression

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Dr Khalilur Rahman, has called for intensified global efforts to combat slavery and oppression during a speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York on March 25, 2026.

India: Fatal Fire at Kerala Oil Recycling Plant Highlights Safety Concerns

Thursday, March 26, 2026

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Kerala Oil Recycling Firm Fire: A catastrophic fire erupted at Cee Gee Lubricants, a used oil recycling facility in Kerala’s Edayar industrial area, on March 26, 2026, resulting in the death of

Nepal Inquiry Panel Recommends Prosecution of Former PM Oli

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Current Affairs

A Nepali inquiry panel has recommended the prosecution of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli for negligence during the violent anti-corruption protests in September 2025, which resulted in numerous casualties. The report,

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Bangladesh Reintroduces Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Currency Notes

On March 26, 2026, Bangladesh Bank began re-circulating currency notes

China Reaffirms Support for Pakistan in Strategic Meeting

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Bangladesh Calls for Renewed Global Action Against Slavery and Oppression

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Dr Khalilur Rahman, has called for intensified

Current Affairs

Bangladesh Reintroduces Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Currency Notes

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Current Affairs

On March 26, 2026, Bangladesh Bank began re-circulating currency notes featuring Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to address the country’s cash demand. This decision follows the recent political shifts and the slow pace

China Reaffirms Support for Pakistan in Strategic Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on March 26, 2026, to reaffirm China’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s trade and investment initiatives. The meeting, held in Islamabad, was also

Bangladesh Calls for Renewed Global Action Against Slavery and Oppression

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Dr Khalilur Rahman, has called for intensified global efforts to combat slavery and oppression during a speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York on March 25, 2026.

Nepal Inquiry Panel Recommends Prosecution of Former PM Oli

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Current Affairs

A Nepali inquiry panel has recommended the prosecution of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli for negligence during the violent anti-corruption protests in September 2025, which resulted in numerous casualties. The report,

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India’s Finance Bill 2026: Tax Reforms and Economic Growth

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Finance Bill 2026 India: On March 26, 2026, the Indian Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, introducing significant tax reforms aimed at spurring economic growth. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the

Bangladesh Partners with BYD for Electric Car Manufacturing

Bangladesh and China’s BYD Forge Partnership for Electric Vehicle Production

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Runner Automobiles PLC, a subsidiary of the Runner Group, has entered into a significant agreement with BYD Auto Industry Company to manufacture electric vehicles in Bangladesh. This announcement was made on March

Silver and Gold Prices Tumble Amidst Iran-US Conflict

Monday, March 23, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Gold prices in India have experienced a significant decline amidst escalating geopolitical tensions arising from the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran as of March 23, 2026. The Multi Commodity

Pakistan Compensates Oil Marketing Companies to Stabilize Fuel Prices

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Business

The Pakistani government has announced its decision to allocate approximately Rs48 billion to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to cover price differential claims as part of its strategy to stabilize fuel prices. This

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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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China Reaffirms Support for Pakistan in Strategic Meeting

Bangladesh Calls for Renewed Global Action Against Slavery and Oppression

India: Fatal Fire at Kerala Oil Recycling Plant Highlights Safety Concerns

Nepal Inquiry Panel Recommends Prosecution of Former PM Oli

India: West Bengal Election Roll Sees Major Deletions

India’s Finance Bill 2026: Tax Reforms and Economic Growth

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Bangladesh Reintroduces Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Currency Notes

China Reaffirms Support for Pakistan in Strategic Meeting

Bangladesh Calls for Renewed Global Action Against Slavery and Oppression

India: Fatal Fire at Kerala Oil Recycling Plant Highlights Safety Concerns

Nepal Inquiry Panel Recommends Prosecution of Former PM Oli

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China Reaffirms Support for Pakistan in Strategic Meeting

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