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Monday, May 11, 2026

Pakistan – ECGB Approves 36 Nominations for Women’s Reserved Seats

The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan (ECGB) has finalized the scrutiny of nomination papers for women’s and technocrat reserved seats for the upcoming 2026 G-B elections. On May 10, 2026, the commission released

Pakistan-Qatar Dialogue: Commit to Middle East Peace

Monday, May 11, 2026

Pakistan and Qatar Reaffirm Commitment to Middle East Peace

Pakistan-Qatar Dialogue: On May 10, 2026, Pakistan and Qatar reiterated their commitment to supporting ongoing efforts for lasting peace and constructive dialogue in the Middle East. This affirmation was made during a

Himanta Biswa Sarma Named Assam Chief Minister

India – Himanta Biswa Sarma Appointed Assam’s Chief Minister Amidst Political Support

Himanta Biswa Sarma was appointed the Chief Minister of Assam on May 10, 2026, following unanimous support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, including the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF). The decision was

Monday, May 11, 2026

C Joseph Vijay Leads Tamil Nadu's New Government

C Joseph Vijay Leads New Tamil Nadu Government in Historic Shift

C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, by Governor Rajendra Arlekar. This event marks a significant political shift in the state as the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) forms the government

Monday, May 11, 2026

India Hands Over Agro-Processing Facility in Trinidad

India Bolsters Trinidad’s Agriculture with New Facility

On May 9, 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar officially handed over an agro-processing facility in South Trinidad, a project realized through India’s assistance,

Delhi India: 673 hectares of Central Ridge Reserved as Forest Land

India – Delhi Designates Central Ridge as Reserved Forest Area

The Delhi government has officially declared 673.32 hectares of the Central Ridge as a reserved forest under Section 20 of the Indian Forest Act,

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Pakistan – ECGB Approves 36 Nominations for Women’s Reserved Seats

Monday, May 11, 2026

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The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan (ECGB) has finalized the scrutiny of nomination papers for women’s and technocrat reserved seats for the upcoming 2026 G-B elections. On May 10, 2026, the commission released

Pakistan and Qatar Reaffirm Commitment to Middle East Peace

Monday, May 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-Qatar Dialogue: On May 10, 2026, Pakistan and Qatar reiterated their commitment to supporting ongoing efforts for lasting peace and constructive dialogue in the Middle East. This affirmation was made during a

India – Himanta Biswa Sarma Appointed Assam’s Chief Minister Amidst Political Support

Monday, May 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Himanta Biswa Sarma was appointed the Chief Minister of Assam on May 10, 2026, following unanimous support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, including the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)

C Joseph Vijay Leads New Tamil Nadu Government in Historic Shift

Monday, May 11, 2026

Current Affairs

C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, by Governor Rajendra Arlekar. This event marks a significant political shift in the state as

India Bolsters Trinidad’s Agriculture with New Facility

Monday, May 11, 2026

Current Affairs

On May 9, 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar officially handed over an agro-processing facility in South Trinidad, a project realized through India’s assistance, in the presence of Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime

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Pakistan – ECGB Approves 36 Nominations for Women’s Reserved Seats

The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan (ECGB) has finalized the scrutiny

Pakistan and Qatar Reaffirm Commitment to Middle East Peace

Pakistan-Qatar Dialogue: On May 10, 2026, Pakistan and Qatar reiterated

India – Himanta Biswa Sarma Appointed Assam’s Chief Minister Amidst Political Support

Himanta Biswa Sarma was appointed the Chief Minister of Assam

Current Affairs

Pakistan – ECGB Approves 36 Nominations for Women’s Reserved Seats

Monday, May 11, 2026

Current Affairs

The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan (ECGB) has finalized the scrutiny of nomination papers for women’s and technocrat reserved seats for the upcoming 2026 G-B elections. On May 10, 2026, the commission released

Pakistan and Qatar Reaffirm Commitment to Middle East Peace

Monday, May 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-Qatar Dialogue: On May 10, 2026, Pakistan and Qatar reiterated their commitment to supporting ongoing efforts for lasting peace and constructive dialogue in the Middle East. This affirmation was made during a

India – Himanta Biswa Sarma Appointed Assam’s Chief Minister Amidst Political Support

Monday, May 11, 2026

Current Affairs

Himanta Biswa Sarma was appointed the Chief Minister of Assam on May 10, 2026, following unanimous support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, including the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)

C Joseph Vijay Leads New Tamil Nadu Government in Historic Shift

Monday, May 11, 2026

Current Affairs

C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, by Governor Rajendra Arlekar. This event marks a significant political shift in the state as

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Pakistan agricultural exports: Aims to Double Exports by 2035

Pakistan Unveils Ambitious Plan to Double Agricultural Exports by 2035

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan Agricultural Exports: Pakistan has announced an ambitious plan to double its agricultural exports by 2035, targeting China and the Gulf region. This initiative is part of the newly unveiled Pakistan Climate

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.

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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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Pakistan – ECGB Approves 36 Nominations for Women’s Reserved Seats

Pakistan and Qatar Reaffirm Commitment to Middle East Peace

India – Himanta Biswa Sarma Appointed Assam’s Chief Minister Amidst Political Support

C Joseph Vijay Leads New Tamil Nadu Government in Historic Shift

India Bolsters Trinidad’s Agriculture with New Facility

India – Delhi Designates Central Ridge as Reserved Forest Area

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Pakistan – ECGB Approves 36 Nominations for Women’s Reserved Seats

Pakistan and Qatar Reaffirm Commitment to Middle East Peace

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India Bolsters Trinidad’s Agriculture with New Facility

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