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Air pollution deaths in Bangladesh reach 88,240 a year

Air pollution deaths in Bangladesh have reached an estimated 88,240 annually across six major cities, according to new research that highlights the growing public health and economic consequences of fine particulate matter.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Pakistan joins global AI body as founding member

Pakistan joins global AI body, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, as a founding member in a move that places Islamabad within a new China-backed initiative seeking wider international coordination on artificial

Nepal electricity exports to India rise by 550MW

Nepal electricity exports to India could increase by as much as 550 megawatts after the two countries agreed to expand the capacity of key cross-border transmission links, marking another step towards deeper regional energy cooperation. The agreement raises Nepal’s permitted

Friday, July 17, 2026

Bhutan glacier loss deepens as 27 glaciers disappear

Bhutan glacier loss has intensified, with 27 glaciers disappearing and the country’s total glacier area shrinking by 57.69 square kilometres over a nine-year comparison period, according to a new national assessment. The decline represents a 9.16 per cent reduction in

Friday, July 17, 2026

India E20 petrol controversy grows as motorists report losses

Vehicle owners have reported lower mileage and weaker performance after E20 petrol replaced lower ethanol blends, while the government maintains that the fuel is

India – Kudankulam nuclear plant data breach raises security concerns

The Kudankulam nuclear plant data breach reportedly exposed blueprints, inspection records and supplier details linked to two units under construction, but Indian authorities maintain

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Air pollution deaths in Bangladesh reach 88,240 a year

Friday, July 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Air pollution deaths in Bangladesh have reached an estimated 88,240 annually across six major cities, according to new research that highlights the growing public health and economic consequences of fine particulate matter.

Pakistan GSP+ review flags human rights concerns

Friday, July 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan GSP+ review findings have raised concerns over the country’s human rights record despite acknowledging a series of recent legislative and institutional reforms, as Islamabad prepares to seek continued preferential access to

Pakistan joins global AI body as founding member

Friday, July 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan joins global AI body, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, as a founding member in a move that places Islamabad within a new China-backed initiative seeking wider international coordination on artificial

Nepal electricity exports to India rise by 550MW

Friday, July 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal electricity exports to India could increase by as much as 550 megawatts after the two countries agreed to expand the capacity of key cross-border transmission links, marking another step towards deeper

Bhutan glacier loss deepens as 27 glaciers disappear

Friday, July 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Bhutan glacier loss has intensified, with 27 glaciers disappearing and the country’s total glacier area shrinking by 57.69 square kilometres over a nine-year comparison period, according to a new national assessment. The

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Air pollution deaths in Bangladesh reach 88,240 a year

Air pollution deaths in Bangladesh have reached an estimated 88,240

Pakistan GSP+ review flags human rights concerns

Pakistan GSP+ review findings have raised concerns over the country’s

Pakistan joins global AI body as founding member

Pakistan joins global AI body, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation

Current Affairs

Air pollution deaths in Bangladesh reach 88,240 a year

Friday, July 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Air pollution deaths in Bangladesh have reached an estimated 88,240 annually across six major cities, according to new research that highlights the growing public health and economic consequences of fine particulate matter.

Pakistan GSP+ review flags human rights concerns

Friday, July 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan GSP+ review findings have raised concerns over the country’s human rights record despite acknowledging a series of recent legislative and institutional reforms, as Islamabad prepares to seek continued preferential access to

Pakistan joins global AI body as founding member

Friday, July 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan joins global AI body, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, as a founding member in a move that places Islamabad within a new China-backed initiative seeking wider international coordination on artificial

Nepal electricity exports to India rise by 550MW

Friday, July 17, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal electricity exports to India could increase by as much as 550 megawatts after the two countries agreed to expand the capacity of key cross-border transmission links, marking another step towards deeper

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India E20 petrol controversy grows as motorists report losses

Friday, July 17, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Vehicle owners have reported lower mileage and weaker performance after E20 petrol replaced lower ethanol blends, while the government maintains that the fuel is safe and supports India’s energy security. India E20

Russia Gasoline Imports From India Set to Rise After Refinery Strikes

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Russia gasoline imports from India are poised to increase further, according to industry sources, as sustained Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries continue to erode Moscow’s domestic fuel production and widen a

Watermelon Seed Smuggling from Nepal to India Surges as Traders Exploit Tariff Loophole

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Business

Watermelon seed smuggling from Nepal to India has emerged as a fast-growing illicit trade along the two countries’ shared frontier, with customs data and a string of police seizures across the Tarai

bike taxi regulations South Asia: Consumer Advocacy Group Proposes Changes to Bike Taxi Regulations in South Asia

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Business

bike taxi regulations South Asia: A consumer advocacy group urges changes to bike taxi regulations in South Asia, promoting private bikes and electrificati

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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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Air pollution deaths in Bangladesh reach 88,240 a year

Pakistan joins global AI body as founding member

Nepal electricity exports to India rise by 550MW

Bhutan glacier loss deepens as 27 glaciers disappear

India E20 petrol controversy grows as motorists report losses

India – Kudankulam nuclear plant data breach raises security concerns

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Air pollution deaths in Bangladesh reach 88,240 a year

Pakistan GSP+ review flags human rights concerns

Pakistan joins global AI body as founding member

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