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Friday, November 13, 2026

Cashless Islamabad Initiative Gets Boost, Dec 31 Deadline

The Cashless Islamabad initiative will make the federal capital Pakistan’s first fully cashless city by December 31, according to Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, who announced the deadline on Friday.

Friday, November 13, 2026

India October Merchandise Trade Deficit Reaches $39.88 Billion

India October merchandise trade deficit reached $39.88 billion in October 2026, marking its highest level in a year as rising imports outweighed record growth in merchandise exports. Government trade data released on

Jammu 1947: The Massacre That Reshaped Kashmir’s Demography and Political Future

History is not always rewritten through official declarations. Sometimes, it is transformed by the elimination of communities, the displacement of populations and the silencing of survivors. The massacres of Muslims in Jammu during October and November 1947 represent one of

Friday, November 13, 2026

Afghanistan Security Situation Under Close CSTO Monitoring, Says Putin

The Afghanistan security situation featured prominently at a meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Moscow, where Russian President Vladimir Putin said the alliance has been following developments in the country closely. Speaking

Friday, November 13, 2026

Dhaka-Delhi Relations Stall as Consular Talks Are Postponed

Dhaka-Delhi relations have shown fresh signs of strain after the fifth round of the Bangladesh-India consular dialogue, which was due to be held in

Delhi Air Pollution: Capital Overtakes Lahore as World’s Most Polluted Major City

Delhi air pollution worsened sharply on Friday, November 13, pushing India’s capital ahead of Lahore in the global ranking of the world’s most polluted

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Cashless Islamabad Initiative Gets Boost, Dec 31 Deadline

Friday, November 13, 2026

Business

The Cashless Islamabad initiative will make the federal capital Pakistan’s first fully cashless city by December 31, according to Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, who announced the deadline on Friday.

India October Merchandise Trade Deficit Reaches $39.88 Billion

Friday, November 13, 2026

Business

India October merchandise trade deficit reached $39.88 billion in October 2026, marking its highest level in a year as rising imports outweighed record growth in merchandise exports. Government trade data released on

Jammu 1947: The Massacre That Reshaped Kashmir’s Demography and Political Future

Friday, November 13, 2026

Featured·Opinion

History is not always rewritten through official declarations. Sometimes, it is transformed by the elimination of communities, the displacement of populations and the silencing of survivors. The massacres of Muslims in Jammu

Afghanistan Security Situation Under Close CSTO Monitoring, Says Putin

Friday, November 13, 2026

Current Affairs

The Afghanistan security situation featured prominently at a meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Moscow, where Russian President Vladimir Putin said the alliance has

Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Opens as PM Modi Flags Off First Stretch

Friday, November 13, 2026

Current Affairs

The Bengaluru Metro Pink Line began its journey into public service on Friday, 13 November, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first elevated stretch of the corridor and travelled on

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Cashless Islamabad Initiative Gets Boost, Dec 31 Deadline

The Cashless Islamabad initiative will make the federal capital Pakistan’s

India October Merchandise Trade Deficit Reaches $39.88 Billion

India October merchandise trade deficit reached $39.88 billion in October

Jammu 1947: The Massacre That Reshaped Kashmir’s Demography and Political Future

History is not always rewritten through official declarations. Sometimes, it

Current Affairs

Afghanistan Security Situation Under Close CSTO Monitoring, Says Putin

Friday, November 13, 2026

Current Affairs

The Afghanistan security situation featured prominently at a meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Moscow, where Russian President Vladimir Putin said the alliance has

Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Opens as PM Modi Flags Off First Stretch

Friday, November 13, 2026

Current Affairs

The Bengaluru Metro Pink Line began its journey into public service on Friday, 13 November, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first elevated stretch of the corridor and travelled on

Dhaka-Delhi Relations Stall as Consular Talks Are Postponed

Friday, November 13, 2026

Current Affairs

Dhaka-Delhi relations have shown fresh signs of strain after the fifth round of the Bangladesh-India consular dialogue, which was due to be held in Dhaka on 17 and 18 November, failed to

Libya Kidnapping Case: Two Held Over Trafficking Ring

Friday, November 13, 2026

Current Affairs

The Libya kidnapping case involving a Bangladeshi man has taken a significant turn, with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arresting two alleged members of a human trafficking ring accused of holding him

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Cashless Islamabad Initiative Gets Boost, Dec 31 Deadline

Friday, November 13, 2026

Business

The Cashless Islamabad initiative will make the federal capital Pakistan’s first fully cashless city by December 31, according to Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, who announced the deadline on Friday.

India October Merchandise Trade Deficit Reaches $39.88 Billion

Friday, November 13, 2026

Business

India October merchandise trade deficit reached $39.88 billion in October 2026, marking its highest level in a year as rising imports outweighed record growth in merchandise exports. Government trade data released on

Dhaka Food Prices Stay High as Fish and Meat Resist Relief

Friday, November 13, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Dhaka food prices continue to weigh heavily on shoppers, even as the early arrival of seasonal produce has brought modest relief to part of the market. A visit to several kitchen markets

Indian Shares Rally Likely to Pause as Foreign Inflows Lift Nifty 50 to Multi-Month High

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Business

The Indian shares rally is expected to pause on Thursday, with benchmark indexes poised to consolidate after a sharp advance driven by sustained foreign portfolio inflows, lower crude oil prices and a

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Jammu 1947: The Massacre That Reshaped Kashmir’s Demography and Political Future

History is not always rewritten through official declarations. Sometimes, it is transformed by the elimination of communities, the displacement of populations and the silencing of survivors. The massacres of Muslims in Jammu during October and November 1947 represent one of the darkest examples of

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Cashless Islamabad Initiative Gets Boost, Dec 31 Deadline

India October Merchandise Trade Deficit Reaches $39.88 Billion

Jammu 1947: The Massacre That Reshaped Kashmir’s Demography and Political Future

Afghanistan Security Situation Under Close CSTO Monitoring, Says Putin

Dhaka-Delhi Relations Stall as Consular Talks Are Postponed

Delhi Air Pollution: Capital Overtakes Lahore as World’s Most Polluted Major City

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Cashless Islamabad Initiative Gets Boost, Dec 31 Deadline

India October Merchandise Trade Deficit Reaches $39.88 Billion

Jammu 1947: The Massacre That Reshaped Kashmir’s Demography and Political Future

Afghanistan Security Situation Under Close CSTO Monitoring, Says Putin

Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Opens as PM Modi Flags Off First Stretch

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Cashless Islamabad Initiative Gets Boost, Dec 31 Deadline

India October Merchandise Trade Deficit Reaches $39.88 Billion

Jammu 1947: The Massacre That Reshaped Kashmir’s Demography and Political Future

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Afghanistan Security Situation Under Close CSTO Monitoring, Says Putin

Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Opens as PM Modi Flags Off First Stretch

Dhaka-Delhi Relations Stall as Consular Talks Are Postponed

Libya Kidnapping Case: Two Held Over Trafficking Ring

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Cashless Islamabad Initiative Gets Boost, Dec 31 Deadline

India October Merchandise Trade Deficit Reaches $39.88 Billion

Dhaka Food Prices Stay High as Fish and Meat Resist Relief

Indian Shares Rally Likely to Pause as Foreign Inflows Lift Nifty 50 to Multi-Month High

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