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Bangladesh – Chittagong City Corporation budget announced for FY2026-27

Chittagong City Corporation budget for FY2026-27 has been unveiled with a proposed outlay of Tk 2,260.24 crore, placing emphasis on development works, revenue reform, waterlogging mitigation, mosquito control and technology-based civic services

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Indus Waters Treaty dispute: Pakistan warns against rising water tensions with India

Indus Waters Treaty dispute has returned to the centre of Pakistan-India tensions after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned that any move affecting Pakistan’s water rights could carry serious

India Inflation Outlook May Stay Contained as Commodity Prices Ease

India inflation outlook may remain relatively contained in the coming months as easing global commodity prices reduce pressure on imported costs, according to the government’s latest monthly economic review. The assessment comes after several weeks of concern that higher fuel

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

India Windfall Tax Revised as Diesel Levy Falls and Petrol Export Duty Rises

India windfall tax changes from July 1 have lowered export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel while raising the levy on petrol exports, as the government adjusts its fuel-tax framework after a fall in global oil prices. Under the

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

India July Monsoon Rainfall Forecast Raises Crop Concerns After Dry June

India July monsoon rainfall is expected to remain below normal after the country recorded one of its driest Junes in more than a century,

Cockroach Janta Party Protest Awaits Cabinet Reshuffle as Pressure Builds on Education Minister

Cockroach Janta Party protest leaders in New Delhi are waiting for a possible cabinet reshuffle before deciding their next move, as the youth-led movement

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Dhaka earthquake risk grows as study warns of fragile ground beneath city

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Dhaka earthquake risk has come under renewed scrutiny after experts warned that large parts of the capital stand on liquefaction-prone soil, raising serious concerns about construction practices, urban planning and disaster preparedness

Bangladesh – Chittagong City Corporation budget announced for FY2026-27

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Chittagong City Corporation budget for FY2026-27 has been unveiled with a proposed outlay of Tk 2,260.24 crore, placing emphasis on development works, revenue reform, waterlogging mitigation, mosquito control and technology-based civic services

Indus Waters Treaty dispute: Pakistan warns against rising water tensions with India

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Indus Waters Treaty dispute has returned to the centre of Pakistan-India tensions after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned that any move affecting Pakistan’s water rights could carry serious

Pakistan joins International Olive Council as permanent member

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan joins International Olive Council as a permanent member for the first time, marking an important milestone for the country’s emerging olive sector and its ambition to build a stronger presence in

India Inflation Outlook May Stay Contained as Commodity Prices Ease

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

India inflation outlook may remain relatively contained in the coming months as easing global commodity prices reduce pressure on imported costs, according to the government’s latest monthly economic review. The assessment comes

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Dhaka earthquake risk grows as study warns of fragile ground beneath city

Dhaka earthquake risk has come under renewed scrutiny after experts

Bangladesh – Chittagong City Corporation budget announced for FY2026-27

Chittagong City Corporation budget for FY2026-27 has been unveiled with

Indus Waters Treaty dispute: Pakistan warns against rising water tensions with India

Indus Waters Treaty dispute has returned to the centre of

Current Affairs

Dhaka earthquake risk grows as study warns of fragile ground beneath city

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Dhaka earthquake risk has come under renewed scrutiny after experts warned that large parts of the capital stand on liquefaction-prone soil, raising serious concerns about construction practices, urban planning and disaster preparedness

Bangladesh – Chittagong City Corporation budget announced for FY2026-27

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Chittagong City Corporation budget for FY2026-27 has been unveiled with a proposed outlay of Tk 2,260.24 crore, placing emphasis on development works, revenue reform, waterlogging mitigation, mosquito control and technology-based civic services

Indus Waters Treaty dispute: Pakistan warns against rising water tensions with India

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Indus Waters Treaty dispute has returned to the centre of Pakistan-India tensions after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned that any move affecting Pakistan’s water rights could carry serious

Pakistan joins International Olive Council as permanent member

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan joins International Olive Council as a permanent member for the first time, marking an important milestone for the country’s emerging olive sector and its ambition to build a stronger presence in

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Business

Bangladesh-Pakistan Jute Trade Gains Momentum With Stronger Bilateral Engagement

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh-Pakistan jute trade is gaining fresh momentum as Pakistan looks to increase imports of Bangladeshi jute and jute products, while both countries move to rebuild commercial ties after years of limited economic

India Summer Crop Planting Lags After Slow Monsoon Start

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India summer crop planting has fallen sharply behind last year’s pace after a weak and delayed start to the monsoon season disrupted sowing of key crops including rice, cotton, corn and soybeans.

Pakistan Iran Oil and Gas Imports Under Consideration

Pakistan Considers Buying Cheap Oil and Gas From Iran

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan Iran oil and gas imports are under consideration as Islamabad explores cheaper energy supplies from Tehran, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said. The minister’s remarks come at a time when

Tata Electronics Cyber Breach Raises Concerns Over Apple, Tesla Files

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Tata Electronics cyber breach claims have raised fresh concerns over data security in India’s fast-growing electronics manufacturing sector after a ransomware group allegedly posted files linked to Apple and Tesla on the

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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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Bangladesh – Chittagong City Corporation budget announced for FY2026-27

Indus Waters Treaty dispute: Pakistan warns against rising water tensions with India

India Inflation Outlook May Stay Contained as Commodity Prices Ease

India Windfall Tax Revised as Diesel Levy Falls and Petrol Export Duty Rises

India July Monsoon Rainfall Forecast Raises Crop Concerns After Dry June

Cockroach Janta Party Protest Awaits Cabinet Reshuffle as Pressure Builds on Education Minister

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Dhaka earthquake risk grows as study warns of fragile ground beneath city

Bangladesh – Chittagong City Corporation budget announced for FY2026-27

Indus Waters Treaty dispute: Pakistan warns against rising water tensions with India

Pakistan joins International Olive Council as permanent member

India Inflation Outlook May Stay Contained as Commodity Prices Ease

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Dhaka earthquake risk grows as study warns of fragile ground beneath city

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Dhaka earthquake risk grows as study warns of fragile ground beneath city

Bangladesh – Chittagong City Corporation budget announced for FY2026-27

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Pakistan joins International Olive Council as permanent member

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Bangladesh-Pakistan Jute Trade Gains Momentum With Stronger Bilateral Engagement

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