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UN Staff Members Freed in Afghanistan After More Than a Week in Taliban Custody

UN staff members freed in Afghanistan on Thursday after being held in custody for more than a week, the United Nations confirmed, bringing an end to one of several recent detentions of

Friday, August 21, 2026

Bangladesh president election: Bangladesh Elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as President

Bangladesh president election: Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected as Bangladesh's new president, reflecting the ruling party's continued…

Supreme Court NEET protests: Supreme Court Forms Panel to Investigate Police Actions During NEET Protests

Supreme Court NEET protests: The Supreme Court of India has formed a panel to investigate police misconduct during NEET protests, focusing on harassment…

Friday, August 21, 2026

India – Supreme Court investigation committee: Supreme Court Forms Committee to Investigate Student Protest Violence

Supreme Court investigation committee: The Supreme Court has formed a committee to investigate violence during student protests, focusing on police…

Friday, August 21, 2026

India Japan maritime security pact: India, Japan Sign Maritime Security Pact to Enhance Defense Cooperation

India Japan maritime security pact: India and Japan signed a maritime security pact to enhance defense cooperation, addressing regional stability in the…

Pakistan cricket series: Pakistan to Host Sri Lanka for T20s and Tests, England for ODI Tri-Series

Pakistan cricket series: Pakistan will host Sri Lanka for T20 matches and England for an ODI tri-series, enhancing its cricketing stature and regional…

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UN Staff Members Freed in Afghanistan After More Than a Week in Taliban Custody

Friday, August 21, 2026

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UN staff members freed in Afghanistan on Thursday after being held in custody for more than a week, the United Nations confirmed, bringing an end to one of several recent detentions of

Hockey World Cup India: Hockey World Cup: India Holds England to Goalless Draw, Advances to Next Round

Friday, August 21, 2026

Sports

Hockey World Cup India: India's hockey team advances in the World Cup after a goalless draw with England, showcasing strong defensive strategies.

Bangladesh president election: Bangladesh Elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as President

Friday, August 21, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh president election: Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected as Bangladesh's new president, reflecting the ruling party's continued…

India – Congress mining law challenge: Congress-Ruled States Unite to Challenge New Mining Law in Supreme Court

Friday, August 21, 2026

Current Affairs

Congress mining law challenge: Chief Ministers from Congress-ruled states unite to challenge a new mining law in India's Supreme Court, raising concerns…

Supreme Court NEET protests: Supreme Court Forms Panel to Investigate Police Actions During NEET Protests

Friday, August 21, 2026

Current Affairs

Supreme Court NEET protests: The Supreme Court of India has formed a panel to investigate police misconduct during NEET protests, focusing on harassment…

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UN Staff Members Freed in Afghanistan After More Than a Week in Taliban Custody

Friday, August 21, 2026

Current Affairs

UN staff members freed in Afghanistan on Thursday after being held in custody for more than a week, the United Nations confirmed, bringing an end to one of several recent detentions of

Bangladesh president election: Bangladesh Elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as President

Friday, August 21, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh president election: Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected as Bangladesh's new president, reflecting the ruling party's continued…

India – Congress mining law challenge: Congress-Ruled States Unite to Challenge New Mining Law in Supreme Court

Friday, August 21, 2026

Current Affairs

Congress mining law challenge: Chief Ministers from Congress-ruled states unite to challenge a new mining law in India's Supreme Court, raising concerns…

Supreme Court NEET protests: Supreme Court Forms Panel to Investigate Police Actions During NEET Protests

Friday, August 21, 2026

Current Affairs

Supreme Court NEET protests: The Supreme Court of India has formed a panel to investigate police misconduct during NEET protests, focusing on harassment…

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Closing Auction System SEBI: SEBI Introduces New Closing Auction System to Combat Market Manipulation

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Business

Closing Auction System SEBI: SEBI introduces a new Closing Auction System to enhance market manipulation detection and ensure strict enforcement against…

Karachi Port Investment Grows as Hutchison Ports Commits $76 Million to New Equipment

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Hutchison Ports Pakistan has announced a fresh Karachi port investment of $76 million, allocated for new equipment at its deep-water container terminal over 2026 and 2027. The announcement, made on Wednesday, comes

India’s Soyoil Imports Set for a Record High as War Disrupts Sunflower Oil Shipments

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Soyoil imports into India are on course to reach a record high this August, as competitively priced supplies and a wave of festive season demand draw refiners away from sunflower oil, whose

India Energy Drink Label Deadline Will Not Be Extended, Regulator Confirms

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

The India energy drink label deadline is staying put, and that decision has left some of the world’s biggest beverage makers scrambling. India’s food safety regulator has rejected requests from PepsiCo, Red

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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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UN Staff Members Freed in Afghanistan After More Than a Week in Taliban Custody

Bangladesh president election: Bangladesh Elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as President

Supreme Court NEET protests: Supreme Court Forms Panel to Investigate Police Actions During NEET Protests

India – Supreme Court investigation committee: Supreme Court Forms Committee to Investigate Student Protest Violence

India Japan maritime security pact: India, Japan Sign Maritime Security Pact to Enhance Defense Cooperation

Pakistan cricket series: Pakistan to Host Sri Lanka for T20s and Tests, England for ODI Tri-Series

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UN Staff Members Freed in Afghanistan After More Than a Week in Taliban Custody

Hockey World Cup India: Hockey World Cup: India Holds England to Goalless Draw, Advances to Next Round

Bangladesh president election: Bangladesh Elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as President

India – Congress mining law challenge: Congress-Ruled States Unite to Challenge New Mining Law in Supreme Court

Supreme Court NEET protests: Supreme Court Forms Panel to Investigate Police Actions During NEET Protests

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UN Staff Members Freed in Afghanistan After More Than a Week in Taliban Custody

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UN Staff Members Freed in Afghanistan After More Than a Week in Taliban Custody

Bangladesh president election: Bangladesh Elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as President

India – Congress mining law challenge: Congress-Ruled States Unite to Challenge New Mining Law in Supreme Court

Supreme Court NEET protests: Supreme Court Forms Panel to Investigate Police Actions During NEET Protests

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Closing Auction System SEBI: SEBI Introduces New Closing Auction System to Combat Market Manipulation

Karachi Port Investment Grows as Hutchison Ports Commits $76 Million to New Equipment

India’s Soyoil Imports Set for a Record High as War Disrupts Sunflower Oil Shipments

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