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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Pakistan Seeks IMO Intervention for Pakistani Sailors Held by Somali Pirates

The plight of Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates has prompted the government in Islamabad to formally seek assistance from the International Maritime Organization, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

India Russia Economic Cooperation Has Grown Significantly, Jaishankar Tells Putin

India Russia economic cooperation has expanded considerably in recent years, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting at the Kremlin on Monday. Jaishankar’s remarks came on

Trump Administration Proposes Permanent H-1B Visa Fee of More Than $100,000

The Trump administration has moved to permanently establish a new H-1B visa fee of more than $100,000, releasing a proposed regulation on Monday that seeks to codify a charge first introduced last year through a temporary presidential proclamation and subsequently

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Mumbai Food Safety Officer Turns Routine Inspections Into a Viral Movement

A Mumbai food safety officer has become an unlikely national celebrity by doing little more than enforcing the law. Tukaram Mundhe, the 51 year old commissioner of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration, has spent the past few months leading

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Afghanistan SCO future: Afghanistan’s Uncertain Future in the SCO Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Afghanistan SCO future: Afghanistan's future in the SCO remains uncertain amid significant geopolitical shifts, impacting regional stability and…

CJP protest Delhi: CJP to March in Delhi on September 5 Over Unfulfilled Promises; Ajit Doval in Beijing for Cross-Border Talks

CJP protest Delhi: CJP announces a protest march in Delhi over unfulfilled promises while Ajit Doval engages in cross-border talks in Beijing.

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Pakistan Seeks IMO Intervention for Pakistani Sailors Held by Somali Pirates

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Current Affairs

The plight of Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates has prompted the government in Islamabad to formally seek assistance from the International Maritime Organization, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq

India Russia Economic Cooperation Has Grown Significantly, Jaishankar Tells Putin

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Current Affairs

India Russia economic cooperation has expanded considerably in recent years, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting at the Kremlin on Monday. Jaishankar’s remarks came on

Trump Administration Proposes Permanent H-1B Visa Fee of More Than $100,000

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Current Affairs

The Trump administration has moved to permanently establish a new H-1B visa fee of more than $100,000, releasing a proposed regulation on Monday that seeks to codify a charge first introduced last

Mumbai Food Safety Officer Turns Routine Inspections Into a Viral Movement

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Current Affairs

A Mumbai food safety officer has become an unlikely national celebrity by doing little more than enforcing the law. Tukaram Mundhe, the 51 year old commissioner of the Maharashtra Food and Drug

Afghanistan SCO future: Afghanistan’s Uncertain Future in the SCO Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Current Affairs

Afghanistan SCO future: Afghanistan's future in the SCO remains uncertain amid significant geopolitical shifts, impacting regional stability and…

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Pakistan Seeks IMO Intervention for Pakistani Sailors Held by Somali Pirates

The plight of Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates has

India Russia Economic Cooperation Has Grown Significantly, Jaishankar Tells Putin

India Russia economic cooperation has expanded considerably in recent years,

Trump Administration Proposes Permanent H-1B Visa Fee of More Than $100,000

The Trump administration has moved to permanently establish a new

Current Affairs

Pakistan Seeks IMO Intervention for Pakistani Sailors Held by Somali Pirates

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Current Affairs

The plight of Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates has prompted the government in Islamabad to formally seek assistance from the International Maritime Organization, with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq

India Russia Economic Cooperation Has Grown Significantly, Jaishankar Tells Putin

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Current Affairs

India Russia economic cooperation has expanded considerably in recent years, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting at the Kremlin on Monday. Jaishankar’s remarks came on

Trump Administration Proposes Permanent H-1B Visa Fee of More Than $100,000

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Current Affairs

The Trump administration has moved to permanently establish a new H-1B visa fee of more than $100,000, releasing a proposed regulation on Monday that seeks to codify a charge first introduced last

Mumbai Food Safety Officer Turns Routine Inspections Into a Viral Movement

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Current Affairs

A Mumbai food safety officer has become an unlikely national celebrity by doing little more than enforcing the law. Tukaram Mundhe, the 51 year old commissioner of the Maharashtra Food and Drug

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Business

South Asia stock markets: Stock Markets Decline Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Oil Prices

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Business

South Asia stock markets: Stock markets in South Asia have declined due to geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, raising investor concerns.

Bhutan – Thimphu meat market competition: Thimphu’s Meat Market Faces Increased Competition After Price-Fixing Crackdown

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Business

Thimphu meat market competition: Meat prices in Thimphu are becoming less uniform as shops increasingly set their own prices following regulatory measures.

Indian Government Launches Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme with Extra Incentives for Local Brands

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Business

The Indian government has launched a mobile phone manufacturing scheme with incentives for local brands, aiming to boost production and reduce imports.

Indian rupee fluctuation: Rupee Gains 9 Paise to 95.65 Against U.S. Dollar in Early Trade

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Business

Indian rupee fluctuation: The Indian rupee gains 9 paise to 95.65 against the U.S. dollar, impacting international travel and education costs.

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Four Institutions, One Failure: The Case for Real Accountability After NEET 2026

Words carry meaning. In the past four months, we understood the heavy burden of the word “accountability.” The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 paper leak and the protests that followed highlighted that lapses in accountability don’t just damage a system. They erode

by Vaishnavi Sharma

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Pakistan Seeks IMO Intervention for Pakistani Sailors Held by Somali Pirates

India Russia Economic Cooperation Has Grown Significantly, Jaishankar Tells Putin

Trump Administration Proposes Permanent H-1B Visa Fee of More Than $100,000

Mumbai Food Safety Officer Turns Routine Inspections Into a Viral Movement

Afghanistan SCO future: Afghanistan’s Uncertain Future in the SCO Amid Geopolitical Shifts

CJP protest Delhi: CJP to March in Delhi on September 5 Over Unfulfilled Promises; Ajit Doval in Beijing for Cross-Border Talks

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Pakistan Seeks IMO Intervention for Pakistani Sailors Held by Somali Pirates

India Russia Economic Cooperation Has Grown Significantly, Jaishankar Tells Putin

Trump Administration Proposes Permanent H-1B Visa Fee of More Than $100,000

Mumbai Food Safety Officer Turns Routine Inspections Into a Viral Movement

Afghanistan SCO future: Afghanistan’s Uncertain Future in the SCO Amid Geopolitical Shifts

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Pakistan Seeks IMO Intervention for Pakistani Sailors Held by Somali Pirates

India Russia Economic Cooperation Has Grown Significantly, Jaishankar Tells Putin

Trump Administration Proposes Permanent H-1B Visa Fee of More Than $100,000

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Pakistan Seeks IMO Intervention for Pakistani Sailors Held by Somali Pirates

India Russia Economic Cooperation Has Grown Significantly, Jaishankar Tells Putin

Trump Administration Proposes Permanent H-1B Visa Fee of More Than $100,000

Mumbai Food Safety Officer Turns Routine Inspections Into a Viral Movement

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South Asia stock markets: Stock Markets Decline Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rising Oil Prices

Bhutan – Thimphu meat market competition: Thimphu’s Meat Market Faces Increased Competition After Price-Fixing Crackdown

Indian Government Launches Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme with Extra Incentives for Local Brands

Indian rupee fluctuation: Rupee Gains 9 Paise to 95.65 Against U.S. Dollar in Early Trade

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