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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

India Says It Has No Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Address

The Sheikh Hasina virtual address delivered from New Delhi has become a fresh flashpoint in India Bangladesh relations, with New Delhi moving quickly to distance itself from the event after Dhaka demanded

Monday, August 3, 2026

Bangladesh Myanmar Gas Pipeline: Dhaka Proposes Cross-Border Energy Deal

The Bangladesh Myanmar gas pipeline is once again on the table, as Dhaka looks to secure a steady supply of natural gas from its eastern neighbor to meet rising domestic demand. Power,

Kabal Police Station Attack in Swat Kills at Least 14, Injures 18

The Kabal police station attack in Swat left at least 14 people dead and 18 others injured on Sunday, after a suicide bomber detonated explosives near the entrance of the station. Police officials confirmed that the toll includes several members

Monday, August 3, 2026

India Exam Leak Penalties Doubled After Youth-Led Cockroach Party Protests

India’s new exam leak penalties mark one of the most significant reforms to the country’s examination system in years. On Thursday, the upper house of India’s parliament, the Rajya Sabha, passed a bill that doubles the maximum prison sentence for

Friday, July 31, 2026

Pakistan Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 32 Workers in Balochistan

A Pakistan coal mine explosion has killed at least 32 miners in the southwestern province of Balochistan, with rescue teams warning that the chances

Pakistan Kuwait Relations Strengthen Through High-Level Talks on Regional Security

Pakistan Kuwait relations moved further into focus this week as senior Pakistani leadership held a series of meetings with Kuwait’s visiting Foreign Minister, Sheikh

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India Says It Has No Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Address

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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The Sheikh Hasina virtual address delivered from New Delhi has become a fresh flashpoint in India Bangladesh relations, with New Delhi moving quickly to distance itself from the event after Dhaka demanded

Sri Lanka Prison Riot Pushes Authorities to Tighten Security Nationwide

Monday, August 3, 2026

Current Affairs

A Sri Lanka prison riot at the Mahara facility near Colombo has left one person dead and six others injured, prompting the government to reinforce security at correctional institutions across the country.

Transmission Charge Relief for Renewable Projects Set to Continue in India

Monday, August 3, 2026

Current Affairs

India’s power sector regulator has drafted new rules that would extend transmission charge relief for renewable projects that have missed their commissioning deadlines, in a move that walks back an earlier decision

Pakistan Imports from the US Surge to $3.2 Billion in FY26

Monday, August 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan imports from the US climbed sharply in the fiscal year 2026, rising nearly 39 per cent as Islamabad moved to narrow its trade deficit with Washington under a new bilateral understanding.

Bangladesh Myanmar Gas Pipeline: Dhaka Proposes Cross-Border Energy Deal

Monday, August 3, 2026

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The Bangladesh Myanmar gas pipeline is once again on the table, as Dhaka looks to secure a steady supply of natural gas from its eastern neighbor to meet rising domestic demand. Power,

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India Says It Has No Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Address

The Sheikh Hasina virtual address delivered from New Delhi has

Sri Lanka Prison Riot Pushes Authorities to Tighten Security Nationwide

A Sri Lanka prison riot at the Mahara facility near

Transmission Charge Relief for Renewable Projects Set to Continue in India

India’s power sector regulator has drafted new rules that would

Current Affairs

India Says It Has No Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Address

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Current Affairs

The Sheikh Hasina virtual address delivered from New Delhi has become a fresh flashpoint in India Bangladesh relations, with New Delhi moving quickly to distance itself from the event after Dhaka demanded

Sri Lanka Prison Riot Pushes Authorities to Tighten Security Nationwide

Monday, August 3, 2026

Current Affairs

A Sri Lanka prison riot at the Mahara facility near Colombo has left one person dead and six others injured, prompting the government to reinforce security at correctional institutions across the country.

Transmission Charge Relief for Renewable Projects Set to Continue in India

Monday, August 3, 2026

Current Affairs

India’s power sector regulator has drafted new rules that would extend transmission charge relief for renewable projects that have missed their commissioning deadlines, in a move that walks back an earlier decision

Pakistan Imports from the US Surge to $3.2 Billion in FY26

Monday, August 3, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan imports from the US climbed sharply in the fiscal year 2026, rising nearly 39 per cent as Islamabad moved to narrow its trade deficit with Washington under a new bilateral understanding.

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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

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Trade Relations Strengthen Following High-Level Kabul Visit

Monday, July 27, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Afghanistan Uzbekistan trade relations have taken a notable step forward after Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jamshid Khodjaev, led a high-level delegation to Kabul for a series of meetings aimed at deepening economic

India Budget Inflation Buffers Seen as Sufficient, Says Finance Minister Sitharaman

Monday, July 27, 2026

Business

India’s budget inflation buffers are strong enough to absorb pressures arising from global conflict, rising oil prices and an uneven monsoon, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday, adding that the government

SBI Funds Management mutual fund: SBI Funds Management Aims to Attract 100 Million Investors in Mutual Fund Sector

Friday, July 24, 2026

Business

SBI Funds Management mutual fund: SBI Funds Management debuted on July 21, 2026, aiming to attract 100 million investors into India's mutual fund sector…

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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 Says It Has No Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Address

Bangladesh Myanmar Gas Pipeline: Dhaka Proposes Cross-Border Energy Deal

Kabal Police Station Attack in Swat Kills at Least 14, Injures 18

India Exam Leak Penalties Doubled After Youth-Led Cockroach Party Protests

Pakistan Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 32 Workers in Balochistan

Pakistan Kuwait Relations Strengthen Through High-Level Talks on Regional Security

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India Says It Has No Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Address

Sri Lanka Prison Riot Pushes Authorities to Tighten Security Nationwide

Transmission Charge Relief for Renewable Projects Set to Continue in India

Pakistan Imports from the US Surge to $3.2 Billion in FY26

Bangladesh Myanmar Gas Pipeline: Dhaka Proposes Cross-Border Energy Deal

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India Says It Has No Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Address

Sri Lanka Prison Riot Pushes Authorities to Tighten Security Nationwide

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Pakistan Imports from the US Surge to $3.2 Billion in FY26

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

Afghanistan Uzbekistan Trade Relations Strengthen Following High-Level Kabul Visit

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