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India Bangladesh Relations Under Tarique Rahman Show Signs of a Thaw

India Bangladesh relations appear to be entering a warmer phase under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, according to analysis published by The Daily Star, even as questions remain over the fate of ousted

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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

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 – BJP Social Media Head Replaced in Reshuffle Following India’s Youth Protests

The BJP social media head role in India has changed hands as part of a broader organisational reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday. The move comes weeks after youth led protests, amplified heavily through

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

India's Unemployment Rate Eases to 5.1% in July 2026

India’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.1% in July, Government Data Shows

India’s unemployment rate eased to 5.1 percent in July 2026, down from 5.5 percent in June, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Monday. The figure, which covers

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

India Signs $203 Million Drone Lease Deal with General Atomics for Navy Surveillance

India has signed a drone lease deal worth 19.43 billion rupees, or approximately 203 million dollars, with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to supply two

Bihar Temple Stampede Kills Six at Ashok Dham in Lakhisarai

A Bihar temple stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in the eastern district of Lakhisarai left at least six people dead and several others

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India Bangladesh Relations Under Tarique Rahman Show Signs of a Thaw

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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India Bangladesh relations appear to be entering a warmer phase under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, according to analysis published by The Daily Star, even as questions remain over the fate of ousted

Karachi Apparel Hub Planned at Port Qasim to Target $2.2 Billion in Exports

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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Pakistan’s Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday announced plans for a new Karachi apparel hub to be established at Port Qasim, one of the country’s largest seaports. The proposed 400

India – Surrogate Advertising Row Puts Bollywood Stars in Maharashtra’s Food Safety Crosshairs

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Current Affairs

Surrogate advertising has come under fresh scrutiny in India after Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration issued a formal warning to three of Bollywood’s biggest names. Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger

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 – BJP Social Media Head Replaced in Reshuffle Following India’s Youth Protests

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Current Affairs

The BJP social media head role in India has changed hands as part of a broader organisational reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday. The move comes

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India Bangladesh Relations Under Tarique Rahman Show Signs of a Thaw

India Bangladesh relations appear to be entering a warmer phase

Karachi Apparel Hub Planned at Port Qasim to Target $2.2 Billion in Exports

Pakistan’s Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday announced

India – Surrogate Advertising Row Puts Bollywood Stars in Maharashtra’s Food Safety Crosshairs

Surrogate advertising has come under fresh scrutiny in India after

Current Affairs

India Bangladesh Relations Under Tarique Rahman Show Signs of a Thaw

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Current Affairs

India Bangladesh relations appear to be entering a warmer phase under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, according to analysis published by The Daily Star, even as questions remain over the fate of ousted

India – Surrogate Advertising Row Puts Bollywood Stars in Maharashtra’s Food Safety Crosshairs

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Current Affairs

Surrogate advertising has come under fresh scrutiny in India after Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration issued a formal warning to three of Bollywood’s biggest names. Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger

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 – BJP Social Media Head Replaced in Reshuffle Following India’s Youth Protests

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Current Affairs

The BJP social media head role in India has changed hands as part of a broader organisational reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday. The move comes

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Business

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

Pakistan Services Exports Rise 19pc in FY26 on Strong IT and Travel Earnings

Friday, August 7, 2026

Business

Pakistan services exports posted one of their strongest performances in recent years during the fiscal year 2025-26, climbing by 18.81 per cent as the information technology sector continued to anchor the country’s

India Energy Drink Crackdown Forces Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster to Rethink Labels

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Business

The India energy drink crackdown is pushing ahead despite strong pushback from some of the world’s biggest beverage companies. India’s food safety regulator has ordered makers of high-caffeine drinks to stop calling

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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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India Bangladesh Relations Under Tarique Rahman Show Signs of a Thaw

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

India – BJP Social Media Head Replaced in Reshuffle Following India’s Youth Protests

India’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.1% in July, Government Data Shows

India Signs $203 Million Drone Lease Deal with General Atomics for Navy Surveillance

Bihar Temple Stampede Kills Six at Ashok Dham in Lakhisarai

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India Bangladesh Relations Under Tarique Rahman Show Signs of a Thaw

Karachi Apparel Hub Planned at Port Qasim to Target $2.2 Billion in Exports

India – Surrogate Advertising Row Puts Bollywood Stars in Maharashtra’s Food Safety Crosshairs

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

India – BJP Social Media Head Replaced in Reshuffle Following India’s Youth Protests

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India Bangladesh Relations Under Tarique Rahman Show Signs of a Thaw

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

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