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Thursday, July 23, 2026

Death Toll in Indian Tunnel Blast Rises to 22 in Sikkim

The Indian tunnel blast that struck an under-construction hydroelectric project in Sikkim has left at least 22 people dead, after authorities recovered seven more bodies from the site on Thursday. The state

Thursday, July 23, 2026

South Asia Floods Kill 82 Across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

South Asia floods have claimed at least 82 lives this week, as torrential monsoon rains battered northeastern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan in quick succession. Authorities across the three countries reported widespread damage

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India-Myanmar Rare Earth Mining Ties Deepen Amid China Supply Concerns

India-Myanmar rare earth mining ties have moved further into the open, with New Delhi’s top diplomat in Naypyidaw using a public forum this week to outline the scale of cooperation building between the two countries. The remarks mark one of

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Delhi Youth Protests Intensify Despite Modi’s Fast-Track Courts Pledge

The Delhi youth protests entered a fresh and volatile phase this week after demonstrators clashed briefly with police on the streets of the Indian capital late on Wednesday. Officers fired tear gas and wielded canes to disperse the crowd, according

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Pakistan economic reforms win US Treasury backing

Pakistan economic reforms received a public endorsement from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after he met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Washington, as Islamabad

DGCA conflict-of-interest lapses draw government rebuke

DGCA conflict-of-interest lapses have prompted India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation to reprimand the country’s aviation safety regulator over its handling of officials whose relatives

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Death Toll in Indian Tunnel Blast Rises to 22 in Sikkim

Thursday, July 23, 2026

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The Indian tunnel blast that struck an under-construction hydroelectric project in Sikkim has left at least 22 people dead, after authorities recovered seven more bodies from the site on Thursday. The state

South Asia Floods Kill 82 Across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Current Affairs

South Asia floods have claimed at least 82 lives this week, as torrential monsoon rains battered northeastern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan in quick succession. Authorities across the three countries reported widespread damage

India-Myanmar Rare Earth Mining Ties Deepen Amid China Supply Concerns

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Business

India-Myanmar rare earth mining ties have moved further into the open, with New Delhi’s top diplomat in Naypyidaw using a public forum this week to outline the scale of cooperation building between

Delhi Youth Protests Intensify Despite Modi’s Fast-Track Courts Pledge

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Current Affairs

The Delhi youth protests entered a fresh and volatile phase this week after demonstrators clashed briefly with police on the streets of the Indian capital late on Wednesday. Officers fired tear gas

Pakistan economic reforms win US Treasury backing

Thursday, July 23, 2026

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Pakistan economic reforms received a public endorsement from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after he met Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Washington, as Islamabad seeks to strengthen economic stability and regain access

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Death Toll in Indian Tunnel Blast Rises to 22 in Sikkim

The Indian tunnel blast that struck an under-construction hydroelectric project

South Asia Floods Kill 82 Across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

South Asia floods have claimed at least 82 lives this

India-Myanmar Rare Earth Mining Ties Deepen Amid China Supply Concerns

India-Myanmar rare earth mining ties have moved further into the

Current Affairs

Death Toll in Indian Tunnel Blast Rises to 22 in Sikkim

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Current Affairs

The Indian tunnel blast that struck an under-construction hydroelectric project in Sikkim has left at least 22 people dead, after authorities recovered seven more bodies from the site on Thursday. The state

South Asia Floods Kill 82 Across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Current Affairs

South Asia floods have claimed at least 82 lives this week, as torrential monsoon rains battered northeastern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan in quick succession. Authorities across the three countries reported widespread damage

Delhi Youth Protests Intensify Despite Modi’s Fast-Track Courts Pledge

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Current Affairs

The Delhi youth protests entered a fresh and volatile phase this week after demonstrators clashed briefly with police on the streets of the Indian capital late on Wednesday. Officers fired tear gas

India-China trade imbalance: New Delhi presses Beijing

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Current Affairs

India-China trade imbalance concerns have returned to the centre of bilateral discussions as New Delhi urged Beijing to provide fair market access for Indian businesses and address a trade relationship that remains

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India-Myanmar Rare Earth Mining Ties Deepen Amid China Supply Concerns

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Business

India-Myanmar rare earth mining ties have moved further into the open, with New Delhi’s top diplomat in Naypyidaw using a public forum this week to outline the scale of cooperation building between

Pakistan – Port Qasim investment plan targets $2bn over 30 years

Monday, July 20, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Port Qasim investment plans are expected to attract around $2 billion from investors in China, Qatar, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates as Pakistan seeks to modernise its second major commercial port

Pakistan IT Exports Reach Record $4.6 Billion in FY26

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Business

Pakistan IT exports: Pakistan's IT exports hit a record $4.6 billion in FY26, marking a significant milestone for the country's economy and technology sect

Formula One Return to India Gains Momentum With New Task Force

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Business

A Formula One return to India has moved a step closer, with the government now working to resolve the tax and regulatory hurdles that have kept the sport away from the country

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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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Death Toll in Indian Tunnel Blast Rises to 22 in Sikkim

South Asia Floods Kill 82 Across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

India-Myanmar Rare Earth Mining Ties Deepen Amid China Supply Concerns

Delhi Youth Protests Intensify Despite Modi’s Fast-Track Courts Pledge

Pakistan economic reforms win US Treasury backing

DGCA conflict-of-interest lapses draw government rebuke

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Death Toll in Indian Tunnel Blast Rises to 22 in Sikkim

South Asia Floods Kill 82 Across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

India-Myanmar Rare Earth Mining Ties Deepen Amid China Supply Concerns

Delhi Youth Protests Intensify Despite Modi’s Fast-Track Courts Pledge

Pakistan economic reforms win US Treasury backing

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Death Toll in Indian Tunnel Blast Rises to 22 in Sikkim

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Death Toll in Indian Tunnel Blast Rises to 22 in Sikkim

South Asia Floods Kill 82 Across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

Delhi Youth Protests Intensify Despite Modi’s Fast-Track Courts Pledge

India-China trade imbalance: New Delhi presses Beijing

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India-Myanmar Rare Earth Mining Ties Deepen Amid China Supply Concerns

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