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Dhaka Air Quality Turns Unhealthy as Capital Ranks 4th Among World’s Most Polluted Cities

Dhaka air quality was classified as unhealthy on Sunday morning, placing the Bangladeshi capital fourth among the world’s most polluted cities. The Dhaka Tribune reported that the city recorded an Air Quality

Sunday, November 1, 2026

INDIA Bloc Rally in Delhi Draws Heavy Security as Opposition Marches Against Election Commissioner

The INDIA bloc rally in Delhi, scheduled for Sunday, will be guarded by nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel as the Opposition marches from the edge of Connaught Place to Ramlila Maidan

World Bank Approves $150m Programme to Boost Property Tax Collection in Karachi

Property tax collection in Karachi is set to receive a major institutional and financial push after the World Bank approved a $150 million programme to help the Sindh government raise more revenue from the city’s property base. The programme, known

Sunday, November 1, 2026

PTI Seeks Extension in Nomination Deadline for Islamabad Local Government Elections

The Islamabad local government elections have become the subject of a fresh dispute over scheduling after the Islamabad chapter of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to extend the deadline for submitting nomination papers by at

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Flood: North Bengal on Alert

Bhutan glacial lake outburst flood warnings prompted authorities in North Bengal to monitor the Sankosh River and prepare for possible flooding after a glacial

Pakistan-US-Iran Mediation: DG ISPR Cautiously Optimistic After Tehran Talks

Pakistan-US-Iran mediation has shown signs of possible progress, with the military’s spokesperson expressing cautious optimism following a series of high-level diplomatic contacts aimed at

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Badakhshan Governor Accuses Pakistan of Sending Afghan Youth to Fight, Then Blocking Their Return

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Current Affairs

The Badakhshan governor has accused Pakistan of sending Afghan youth who live in the country back to Afghanistan to fight in exchange for money, and then preventing them from returning, a practice

Bangladesh’s Future Political Course Must Reflect People’s Will, Says Home Minister

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh’s future political course must be shaped in line with the aspirations of the people and the national will if the country is to achieve a sustainable democratic system, Home Minister Salahuddin

Dhaka Air Quality Turns Unhealthy as Capital Ranks 4th Among World’s Most Polluted Cities

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Dhaka air quality was classified as unhealthy on Sunday morning, placing the Bangladeshi capital fourth among the world’s most polluted cities. The Dhaka Tribune reported that the city recorded an Air Quality

Cockroach Janata Party Backs INDIA Bloc Rally but Will Not Take Part, Says Abhijeet Dipke

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Current Affairs

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has said it supports the Opposition’s rally in Delhi on Sunday but will not participate in it, with founder Abhijeet Dipke citing the organisation’s independent and politically

INDIA Bloc Rally in Delhi Draws Heavy Security as Opposition Marches Against Election Commissioner

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Current Affairs

The INDIA bloc rally in Delhi, scheduled for Sunday, will be guarded by nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel as the Opposition marches from the edge of Connaught Place to Ramlila Maidan

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Badakhshan Governor Accuses Pakistan of Sending Afghan Youth to Fight, Then Blocking Their Return

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Current Affairs

The Badakhshan governor has accused Pakistan of sending Afghan youth who live in the country back to Afghanistan to fight in exchange for money, and then preventing them from returning, a practice

Bangladesh’s Future Political Course Must Reflect People’s Will, Says Home Minister

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh’s future political course must be shaped in line with the aspirations of the people and the national will if the country is to achieve a sustainable democratic system, Home Minister Salahuddin

Dhaka Air Quality Turns Unhealthy as Capital Ranks 4th Among World’s Most Polluted Cities

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Dhaka air quality was classified as unhealthy on Sunday morning, placing the Bangladeshi capital fourth among the world’s most polluted cities. The Dhaka Tribune reported that the city recorded an Air Quality

Cockroach Janata Party Backs INDIA Bloc Rally but Will Not Take Part, Says Abhijeet Dipke

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Current Affairs

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has said it supports the Opposition’s rally in Delhi on Sunday but will not participate in it, with founder Abhijeet Dipke citing the organisation’s independent and politically

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Business

Jio Platforms IPO Draws Surge of Bids as Bidding Closes on Final Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Business

The Jio Platforms IPO closed its bidding window on Friday, October 23, with subscriptions surging on the final day as investors backed the $3.2 billion offering from billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s telecom and

Bharat Petroleum Profit Falls 21.5% in September Quarter as Marketing Margins Come Under Pressure

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Business

Bharat Petroleum profit declined 21.5 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026-27 (Q2 FY27), as the state-run refiner and fuel retailer absorbed the cost of volatile crude oil prices. Bharat

Karachi Industrial Park Approved as Federal Special Economic Zone

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Business

Karachi Industrial Park (KIP) has been approved as a federal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the government announced after a meeting of the Board of Approvals in Islamabad on Friday, October 23. The

Jio Platforms IPO Anchor Book Draws More Than $25 Billion in Bids

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The Jio Platforms IPO has attracted some of the world’s largest institutional investors, with demand in its anchor book reaching more than $25 billion, according to two sources cited by Reuters. Reliance,

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From Delhi to London: India’s ‘Vote Theft’ Row Tests Democratic Credibility

India’s disputed voter-roll revisions have become an international political controversy. On October 16-17, 2026, protesters gathered in London to challenge Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, bringing allegations of wrongful voter exclusion into a wider debate

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Dhaka Air Quality Turns Unhealthy as Capital Ranks 4th Among World’s Most Polluted Cities

INDIA Bloc Rally in Delhi Draws Heavy Security as Opposition Marches Against Election Commissioner

World Bank Approves $150m Programme to Boost Property Tax Collection in Karachi

PTI Seeks Extension in Nomination Deadline for Islamabad Local Government Elections

Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Flood: North Bengal on Alert

Pakistan-US-Iran Mediation: DG ISPR Cautiously Optimistic After Tehran Talks

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Badakhshan Governor Accuses Pakistan of Sending Afghan Youth to Fight, Then Blocking Their Return

Bangladesh’s Future Political Course Must Reflect People’s Will, Says Home Minister

Dhaka Air Quality Turns Unhealthy as Capital Ranks 4th Among World’s Most Polluted Cities

Cockroach Janata Party Backs INDIA Bloc Rally but Will Not Take Part, Says Abhijeet Dipke

INDIA Bloc Rally in Delhi Draws Heavy Security as Opposition Marches Against Election Commissioner

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Badakhshan Governor Accuses Pakistan of Sending Afghan Youth to Fight, Then Blocking Their Return

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Badakhshan Governor Accuses Pakistan of Sending Afghan Youth to Fight, Then Blocking Their Return

Bangladesh’s Future Political Course Must Reflect People’s Will, Says Home Minister

Dhaka Air Quality Turns Unhealthy as Capital Ranks 4th Among World’s Most Polluted Cities

Cockroach Janata Party Backs INDIA Bloc Rally but Will Not Take Part, Says Abhijeet Dipke

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Jio Platforms IPO Draws Surge of Bids as Bidding Closes on Final Day

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