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New Delhi anti-pollution protests turned tense on Sunday when police detained dozens of demonstrators at India Gate, demanding urgent action against choking smog that has gripped the capital. The event unfolded around
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath declared that over 70% Indian prisoners undertrial on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 4:35 PM. He remarked upon the release of a report on fair trials in
Iran urges dialogue between Pakistan and Afghanistan during a phone call with his Pakistani counterpart on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 4:35 PM. The discussion centered on mediating tensions along the Pak-Afghan
The United Nations Development Programme launched its UNDP election training Bangladesh series in Dhaka on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 4:35 PM. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin led the closing of
An IMF team meets BNP leaders, led by Resident Representative Jayendu De, in Dhaka on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 4:35 PM. The meeting at the BNP chairperson’s office in Gulshan addressed
Over 100 primary school teachers suffered injuries during the Bangladesh teachers protest November 9 at Shahbagh in Dhaka. Police deployed batons, sound grenades, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse the crowd.
The United Nations General Assembly’s First Committee on Disarmament and International Security adopted four Pakistan-led arms control resolutions on Saturday. These measures address regional disarmament and nuclear threats. Pakistan sponsored the texts.
Russian ambassador Denis Alipov described India-Russia ties as time-tested and future-oriented in an interview on Monday. He spoke ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s planned December visit to New Delhi for the annual
Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki urges youth to vote on Friday, emphasising their role in the March 2026 elections following deadly protests that ousted the prior regime. The call
India will resume full embassy operations in Kabul soon, upgrading its technical mission established in 2022. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the move during talks with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan
The Pakistan 27th constitutional amendment bill, tabled in the Senate on November 8, 2025, outlines changes to armed forces command and judicial appointments. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presented the draft after
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapsed, unfolding in Istanbul on November 7, when negotiators failed to bridge the gaps over security responsibilities. Taliban representatives, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, clashed with Pakistani officials on
In a recent Bangladesh police operation, officials arrested 1,831 suspects in a nationwide special operation on Friday, targeting criminals amid rising post-revolution tensions. The 24-hour drive, coordinated by Police Headquarters, focused on
Displaced families in Kabul are facing a deepening winter crisis as temperatures plummet to minus 25 degrees Celsius, exacerbating shortages of shelter and food for over 2.6 million returnees this year. The
India plans to establish the Afghan-India agriculture research centre following a high-level meeting in Kabul between Afghan officials and Indian diplomats. The pledge was made on 7 November 2025 during talks led
Over 2,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims returned to Gurdwara Punja Sahib on Friday for rituals marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first such crossing since deadly border clashes in May
Sri Lanka set to regain economic output lost in the 2022 financial crisis by December, President Anura Kumara Dissanake stated during his budget speech for 2026 on Friday. The announcement highlights progress
The Ministry of Home Affairs oversees the new digital census test trial, which runs from November 1 to 30. It targets houselisting operations in select districts. Officials aim to evaluate software for
Islamabad, Monday, August 25, 2025 – Pakistan rejected nuclear tests allegations levelled by India on Friday, affirming no such activities since May 1998. The Foreign Office (FO) branded the claims baseless and
Islamabad, Pakistan – On Friday, November 7, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Dr Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Islamabad. The two leaders issued a Pakistan Iran counter
India signed a $1 billion agreement on Friday to procure 113 US fighter engines for its Tejas Mk1A fighter jets, marking a key step in enhancing military capabilities. The deal, inked by
Peace talks aimed at resolving escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan stalled in a complete deadlock on Friday, November 7, 2025, during two days of negotiations in Istanbul, Turkiye, mediated by Qatar
Bihar recorded its highest-ever voter turnout of 64.66% in the first phase of the 2025 assembly elections on Thursday. The Election Commission of India hailed the participation across 121 constituencies in 18
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime released its Afghanistan Opium decline Survey on Thursday, November 6, 2025, detailing a 32% drop in opium production to 296 tonnes following the Taliban
Delhi airport flight delays caused severe disruptions on Friday, November 7, 2025, when a glitch in the air traffic control system caused delays to over 200 flights. The incident, which began early
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed that one in five Afghan children faces forced labour amid Afghanistan’s deepening crisis and Taliban restrictions, with over 2.5 million minors aged five to 17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented Sri Lanka’s 2026 budget in Parliament on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 1:30 PM, outlining LKR 4,470 billion in primary expenditure to achieve a 2.3% GDP primary
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched his two-day official PM Shehbaz Azerbaijan visit November on Friday, arriving in Baku to attend the fifth anniversary of Victory Day celebrations at the invitation of President
Pakistan Turkiye security cooperation deepend on Thursday, November 6, 2025, when Interior Ministers Mohsin Naqvi and Ali Yerlikaya met in Islamabad to launch a joint working group focused on counterterrorism and border
India cuts Russian oil purchases for December arrivals, pausing orders from suppliers tied to sanctioned firms Rosneft and Lukoil. This affects 65% of India’s Russian crude intake. The decision follows US sanctions
US President Donald Trump says will visit India during the talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi progressed smoothly and that he plans to visit India in 2026. The announcement followed a
The Toyota and Honda, alongside Suzuki, unveiled plans on Wednesday, November 05, 2025, to invest more than $11 billion in Indian factories. The move positions India as a Toyota Honda India production
Dhaka, Thursday, November 06, 2025 – The Bangladesh army not interested in governing has declared it will return to barracks immediately after national elections, ending 15 months of deployment in aid to
New Delhi, Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) unveiled the India AI governance guidelines today. Officials released the document during an event chaired by Principal
The United Nations suspended humanitarian operations at Islam Qala aid on Tuesday. Taliban authorities imposed new restrictions preventing female national staff from working at the Afghan-Iran border crossing. The move halts aid
President Asif Ali Zardari offered Qatar defence cooperation on Wednesday in Doha. He met Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development.
The third round Pak-Afghan talks commenced in Istanbul on Thursday, 6 November 2025. Pakistan and Afghanistan delegations met under Turkiye-Qatar mediation to consolidate a ceasefire and curb cross-border terrorism. These Pakistan Afghanistan
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking in Tokyo, stated that India-Japan relations form the bedrock of Indo-Pacific strategic stability. The remarks of Jaishankar on India Japan relations came during a high-level forum,
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Tuesday, November 4, killing at least 158 people and injuring over 300 in provinces including Baghlan and Takhar. The tremor, centred near Pul-e-Khumri, affected thousands,
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government released its key IMF report release ahead of the IMF board meeting on Pakistan’s economic review. This document outlines adherence to bailout conditions for 2025 and seeks approval
Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, and Iran’s Minister of Culture, Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cultural ties in Tehran. The Pakistan Iran cultural
The White House disclosed on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engage in frequent conversations, primarily on trade and security matters, as bilateral talks intensify. This
The Bangladesh Police Headquarters announced on Tuesday that 48000 police officers trained for the Bangladesh elections have completed specialised sessions ahead of the 13th national parliamentary vote. The initiative has covered 48,134
An avalanche swept through the base camp of Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal on Monday morning, killing seven climbers and injuring four others in a group of 15. The incident occurred around
High Gold rates in India reached a record ₹1,20,769 per 10 grams on Monday, November 4, 2025, amid global economic jitters and festive buying, impacting the jewellery sector and household budgets across
OpenAI has made ChatGPT Go free in India available starting November 4, 2025. The company offers 12 months of the subscription tier to eligible users. This includes enhanced features like unlimited image
Dhaka, Monday, August 25, 2025, 4:35 PM – Norwegian ambassador on Bangladesh elections, Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen, called for a mature political culture to ensure credible polls, speaking at a key seminar and
International condolences for the Afghanistan earthquake in November have poured in from global leaders and aid bodies after a 6.3-magnitude quake killed at least 20 people and injured over 600 near Mazar-i-Sharif
Istanbul, November 3, 2025 – Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to boost bilateral trade during a high-level meeting on Monday. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan met Trade Minister Prof Dr Omer Bolat in
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry categorically denied reports of any secret agreement permitting US drone operations into Afghanistan from Pakistani territory. The statement came during
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached Istanbul on Monday for Pakistan FM Dar Istanbul Gaza talks aimed at bolstering the October ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The one-day huddle convenes Arab and
The Election Commission issued directives for the 2025 election preparatory meetings in Bangladesh to district and regional officers on Monday, November 3. These sessions focus on logistics and security for the 13th
Pakistan will commission its inaugural Hangor-class submarine in 2026 as part of the Pakistan China submarine deal 2026, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf announced in an exclusive interview. The $5
Nepal’s Supreme Court has issued an interim order blocking the recall of 11 ambassadors, delivering a major blow to Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s reform agenda amid mounting political pressures. Nepal Supreme
India’s Enforcement Directorate froze Anil Ambani assets worth Rs 3,000 crore, targeting over 40 properties in a money laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The probe centres on
India’s manufacturing sector posted its strongest expansion in five years in October 2025, with the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) climbing to 59.2 from 57.7 in September. Released on Monday,
The Bangladesh 7-day deadline parties referendum has intensified as the interim government demands swift unity from political factions amid mounting tensions over constitutional reforms. The Yunus government has set a tight 7-day
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) demanded accountability of press attackers in Pakistan, following a sharp rise in violations. Officials reported 142 cases from November 2024 to September 2025. The
President Zardari Doha visit in November starting November 4, 2025, to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar and engage in Pakistan-Qatar important meetings with global leaders. The three-day
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Northern Afghanistan on Monday, 3 November 2025, at 0059 local time, killing at least 20 people and injuring 320 others near Mazar-i-Sharif in the Hindu Kush region,
Pakistan and Iran signed a trade agreement on Saturday to enhance Pakistan Iran border trade. The deal targets USD 10 billion in annual volume. Officials met in Quetta. They formed a joint
At least 150 people died and over 2 million were displaced in Pakistan as climate change Pakistan floods battered the country on Monday. Torrential rains from an intensified monsoon system hit Sindh
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches CMS-03, its heaviest communication satellite weighing 4,410 kg, from Sriharikota on November 2, 2025, at 5:26 pm IST via the LVM3-M5 rocket. This GSAT-7R Navy
ISLAMABAD: Khawaja Asif optimistic about Qatar-Turkey mediation efforts emerged on Saturday as Pakistan and Afghanistan extended their ceasefire following Istanbul talks. The defence minister voiced hopes for a positive outcome from the
Afghanistan China trade hits 745 million dollars in the first nine months of 2025, with Afghan exports to China 18 million in the first nine months, and China’s imports from Afghanistan surge
Dhaka, Monday, August 25, 2025 – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus directed the army for election security in Bangladesh during a key meeting with service chiefs on Saturday evening. The order targets
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – At least nine devotees died and over 25 others suffered injuries in the Andhra Pradesh temple stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kashibugga, Srikakulam district, on
Delhi air quality remains poor November 1, 2025, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 251 amid persistent smog. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded this level at 4pm, up
Sri Lanka trade deficit widened to USD 910 million in September 2025, up from USD 634 million a year earlier, as imports rose sharply while exports posted moderate growth. The Central Bank
Pakistan issued over 2,100 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims on Wednesday for the Guru Nanak Jayanti festival, scheduled from November 4 to 13, 2025, at Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib. This
The Bangladesh EC elections to unveil the schedule in December, targeting national polls for February 2026 amid ongoing preparations for a free and fair process. This announcement comes as Bangladesh navigates post-upheaval
A US delegation led by Critical Minerals Forum President Robert Louis Strayer II met Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad on October 31, 2025, to discuss cooperation in the US Pakistan
The Torkham border reopens on Friday for Afghan deportation, enabling the repatriation of undocumented migrants after a 20-day closure triggered by cross-border clashes. Khyber Deputy Commissioner Bilal Shahid confirmed the move, with
The Criminal Investigation Department issued the Hasina CID fugitive notice on 31 October 2025. It declares former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 260 others fugitives in a sedition case. The notice appeared
The Indian passport ranking saw its fall 2025 to 85th place in the Henley Passport Index, granting access to 57 destinations. Henley & Partners unveiled the October update on 14 October 2025.
The Maldives government activated the world’s first generational smoking ban on Saturday, prohibiting individuals born on or after 1 January 2007 from buying, using, or possessing tobacco products. President Mohamed Muizzu ratified
India and Sri Lanka held virtual talks on Monday, August 25, 2025, to advance their power grid talks for interconnection project. Led by India’s Ministry of Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal and Sri
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed on Thursday to their ceasefire extension indefinitely during talks in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, averting further escalation along their porous border. The decision, announced via a
Afghanistan is ramping up its COP30 preparation through a series of consultative meetings and adaptation initiatives, set to culminate in a unified delegation at the UN Climate Change Conference from 10 to
US India 10 year defence pact says Hegseth as the United States and India signed a landmark 10-year defence framework agreement on Friday, October 31, 2025, during bilateral talks here. US Secretary
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will make the final call on the referendum for the July Charter in Bangladesh, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul stated on Thursday, October 30, 2025, amid sharp divisions
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a call from Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Thursday evening, October 30, to advance Ishaq Dar Anita Anand cooperation. The discussion, held
Indian Oil Corporation bought five cargoes of Russian crude from non-sanctioned Russian suppliers for December delivery. The move follows US sanctions on major Russian oil firms. Traders confirmed the purchases. This step
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to discuss a temporary trade agreement.
PTI-backed Khurram Zeeshan won the Senate seat from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), securing 91 votes to fill the Khurram Zeeshan Senate win Article 63 vacancy left by the disqualification of former Leader of
Pakistan agreed on Monday to resume Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks with the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul following Turkiye’s mediation request, security sources said. The decision, made during the second round of dialogue over
The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh released new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for domestic election observers on Monday. These EC new SOPs for domestic election observers target the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) announced plans on Wednesday to form a joint venture with global trader Vitol in Singapore, set for launch in early 2026, amid tightening US sanctions on Russian oil
In Tehran on 29 October 2025, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, where Iran offered mediation to address Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions triggered by cross-border attacks. The Naqvi
US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that Trump 250% tariffs stopped India Pakistan war by forcing a ceasefire during a May flare-up that saw seven planes shot down. Speaking at the
Sheikh Hasina warns Awami League election boycott as millions of supporters prepare to shun the 2026 polls in Bangladesh. The former prime minister issued the threat from exile in India on Wednesday,
The 23rd India-China Corps Commander meeting took place on October 25, 2025, at the Chushul-Moldo border point. Indian and Chinese delegations exchanged views on the management of the Line of Actual Control.
NHPC Limited launched India’s largest hydropower project test run on October 24, 2025. The wet commissioning targets the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower facility at Gerukamukh. Officials oversaw the turbine checks for the
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh levelled a Congress dig at Modi, Trump ceasefire claim on Monday. US President Donald Trump repeated his assertion of halting India-Pakistan hostilities via trade threats. Ramesh posted the
Exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a mass voter boycott in response to her Awami League being barred from the Bangladesh election. The move threatens the legitimacy of the February
Cyclone Montha destruction struck Andhra Pradesh near Kakinada on Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025, killing one woman and destroying crops across thousands of hectares, with heavy rains and winds up to 110
New Delhi’s latest attempt to induce artificial rain through cloud seeding trial fails to produce any precipitation, despite firing 16 flares into overcast skies and spending nearly ₹2 crore. The trial, conducted
Bangladesh and the Maldives strengthen bilateral cooperation in education, religious affairs, and culture during a high-level meeting in Male. Bangladesh High Commissioner Dr Md Nazmul Islam met Maldives Minister of Islamic Affairs
Pakistan to attend Gaza peace moot 2025 as Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar leads a delegation to a high-level meeting in Turkiye next week. The gathering of eight foreign ministers focuses on implementing
Pakistan-Afghanistan talks deep mistrust overshadowed three days of negotiations in Istanbul on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, where delegations failed to secure a lasting truce. Mediated by Qatar and Türkiye, the summit addressed