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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: 194 Child Deaths Reported

Friday, April 24, 2026

Bangladesh Faces Severe Measles Outbreak Amid Rising Child Deaths

As of April 23, 2026, Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak that has resulted in the deaths of 194 children. The outbreak, which began last month, has seen the number

Friday, April 24, 2026

Pakistan’s Energy Demand Forecast: Up to 70,720MW Required by 2035

Pakistan is set to require an additional 62,660 to 70,720 megawatts of power generation capacity by 2035, according to the revised Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35. This strategic plan, developed

Pakistan's Mining Sector Gains Amid Reko Diq Delays

Pakistan’s Mining Sector Advances Amid Reko Diq Delays

Pakistan’s mining sector is experiencing significant growth, propelled by multilateral financing and substantial investments, despite delays in the Reko Diq copper-gold project. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed an $800 million package, comprising $300 million in loans and $500

Friday, April 24, 2026

India-Egypt defence cooperation: Deepen Ties

India and Egypt Strengthen Defence Ties in Cairo

India-Egypt Defence Cooperation: have taken significant steps to enhance their defence cooperation at the 11th Joint Defence Committee meeting held in Cairo from April 20 to 22. This meeting outlined a strategic roadmap aimed at deepening bilateral military engagement between

Friday, April 24, 2026

Indian Nationals Exempt from France Transit Visa

France Abolishes Transit Visa for Indian Nationals

Indian nationals traveling through France by air no longer require an airport transit visa, effective April 10, 2026, as announced by the Ministry of

India-Africa Summit: Strengthening Global Stability and Development

The India-Africa partnership is emerging as a critical pillar of global stability and development, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Speaking on April

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Bangladesh Faces Severe Measles Outbreak Amid Rising Child Deaths

Friday, April 24, 2026

Current Affairs

As of April 23, 2026, Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak that has resulted in the deaths of 194 children. The outbreak, which began last month, has seen the number

Pakistan’s Energy Demand Forecast: Up to 70,720MW Required by 2035

Friday, April 24, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan is set to require an additional 62,660 to 70,720 megawatts of power generation capacity by 2035, according to the revised Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35. This strategic plan, developed

Pakistan’s Mining Sector Advances Amid Reko Diq Delays

Friday, April 24, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s mining sector is experiencing significant growth, propelled by multilateral financing and substantial investments, despite delays in the Reko Diq copper-gold project. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed an $800 million

India and Egypt Strengthen Defence Ties in Cairo

Friday, April 24, 2026

Current Affairs

India-Egypt Defence Cooperation: have taken significant steps to enhance their defence cooperation at the 11th Joint Defence Committee meeting held in Cairo from April 20 to 22. This meeting outlined a strategic

France Abolishes Transit Visa for Indian Nationals

Friday, April 24, 2026

Current Affairs

Indian nationals traveling through France by air no longer require an airport transit visa, effective April 10, 2026, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. This change marks a significant step

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Bangladesh Faces Severe Measles Outbreak Amid Rising Child Deaths

As of April 23, 2026, Bangladesh is grappling with a

Pakistan’s Energy Demand Forecast: Up to 70,720MW Required by 2035

Pakistan is set to require an additional 62,660 to 70,720

Pakistan’s Mining Sector Advances Amid Reko Diq Delays

Pakistan’s mining sector is experiencing significant growth, propelled by multilateral

Current Affairs

Bangladesh Faces Severe Measles Outbreak Amid Rising Child Deaths

Friday, April 24, 2026

Current Affairs

As of April 23, 2026, Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak that has resulted in the deaths of 194 children. The outbreak, which began last month, has seen the number

Pakistan’s Energy Demand Forecast: Up to 70,720MW Required by 2035

Friday, April 24, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan is set to require an additional 62,660 to 70,720 megawatts of power generation capacity by 2035, according to the revised Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2025–35. This strategic plan, developed

Pakistan’s Mining Sector Advances Amid Reko Diq Delays

Friday, April 24, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s mining sector is experiencing significant growth, propelled by multilateral financing and substantial investments, despite delays in the Reko Diq copper-gold project. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed an $800 million

India and Egypt Strengthen Defence Ties in Cairo

Friday, April 24, 2026

Current Affairs

India-Egypt Defence Cooperation: have taken significant steps to enhance their defence cooperation at the 11th Joint Defence Committee meeting held in Cairo from April 20 to 22. This meeting outlined a strategic

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Ammonia Shortage Halts Fertilizer Production in Bangladesh

Ammonia Shortage Forces Closure of Key Fertilizer Plant in Bangladesh

Monday, April 20, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Production at the DAP Fertilizer Company Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh, was halted on April 18, 2026, due to a critical shortage of ammonia, a primary raw material necessary for urea fertilizer production.

Oil Crisis Halts Production at Bangladesh’s Eastern Refinery

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Production at Bangladesh’s Eastern Refinery Limited, the sole state-owned oil refinery, has been suspended due to a crude oil shortage. The halt occurred on April 14, 2026, affecting two major units, while

Bangladesh Expands Jute Exports to 138 Countries, Boosting Global Trade

Friday, April 10, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

On April 9, 2026, Bangladesh’s Textiles and Jute Minister, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, announced that the nation has expanded its export of jute goods to 138 countries and raw jute to 30 countries

EAEU and Pakistan Discuss Trade Agreement

Pakistan and Eurasian Economic Union Discuss Strategic Trade Agreement

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

EAEU-Pak Discuss Trade Agreement: On April 7, 2026, a significant meeting took place between Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Commerce, and Andrey Slepnev, Member of the Board – Minister in charge

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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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Bangladesh Faces Severe Measles Outbreak Amid Rising Child Deaths

Pakistan’s Energy Demand Forecast: Up to 70,720MW Required by 2035

Pakistan’s Mining Sector Advances Amid Reko Diq Delays

India and Egypt Strengthen Defence Ties in Cairo

France Abolishes Transit Visa for Indian Nationals

India-Africa Summit: Strengthening Global Stability and Development

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Bangladesh Faces Severe Measles Outbreak Amid Rising Child Deaths

Pakistan’s Energy Demand Forecast: Up to 70,720MW Required by 2035

Pakistan’s Mining Sector Advances Amid Reko Diq Delays

India and Egypt Strengthen Defence Ties in Cairo

France Abolishes Transit Visa for Indian Nationals

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Bangladesh Faces Severe Measles Outbreak Amid Rising Child Deaths

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