Nepal glacier collapse: A recent glacier collapse in Nepal has triggered catastrophic floods, resulting in significant loss of life and raising urgent…
Jio Platforms IPO: Jio Platforms has secured approval for a $3.8 billion IPO from India's markets regulator, marking a significant milestone for the tech…
India New Zealand strategic partnership has been announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Auckland, marking a major diplomatic upgrade as the two countries seek deeper cooperation in trade, defence, maritime
India T20I ranking loss: India's T20I ranking falls after a 56-run defeat to England, completing a 4-0 series sweep. Explore the implications and future of
Bangladesh flood emergency is worsening as six rivers flow above danger levels and forecasters warn that at least two more days of heavy monsoon rain could trigger fresh flooding and landslides across
Pakistan GSP Plus obligations were reaffirmed by Federal Minister for Law and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar during a meeting with a European Union delegation and ambassadors of European countries in Islamabad.
Pakistan power transmission network is set for a major upgrade after the World Bank approved $375.9 million in financing for a project aimed at improving grid reliability, reducing power outages and supporting
Pakistan Bangladesh cybercrime cooperation is set to expand after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed agreed to strengthen joint efforts against online fraud and digital crime. The two
Women aid cuts have left at least one million women and girls without access to life-saving support over the past year, according to a new UN Women report that warns humanitarian organisations
Sri Lanka prison overcrowding has come under renewed scrutiny after a deadly riot at Negombo Prison killed 28 people, forcing the government to announce emergency measures to ease pressure on a detention
Hasina Bangladesh return plans have been outlined for the first time since the former prime minister fled to India, with Sheikh Hasina saying she and senior Awami League colleagues intend to go
India New Zealand trade relations: PM Modi arrives in New Zealand to enhance trade relations following a free trade deal. Key discussions with Prime Minist
Pakistan U.S. trade negotiations: Pakistan engages in trade talks with the U.S. starting July 9, 2026, focusing on tariff relief amid changing U.S. import
Bangladesh India trade gap remains a major concern for Dhaka as the government moves to pursue a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with New Delhi to reduce import dependence, expand exports and address
Bangladesh floods have spread beyond the southeastern hill districts after days of relentless monsoon rain left at least 30 people dead, disrupted transport, stranded thousands and raised fears of further landslides and
TMC account freeze has triggered a political confrontation in India after the Trinamool Congress accused federal investigators of targeting the opposition party through a politically motivated money laundering probe. India’s Enforcement Directorate
Nepal small industry registrations have fallen sharply over the past five years, raising concerns that government policy support has failed to address the financing, market access and formalisation problems faced by micro,
Bhutanese refugee scam convictions in Nepal have marked a major moment in one of the country’s most politically sensitive corruption cases, after a Kathmandu court found former ministers, senior officials and middlemen
Pakistani law enforcement cyberattacks linked to hacking groups associated with China and India targeted several police and public security agencies between February 2024 and April 2026, according to a cybersecurity report. The
At least four people have died after the Delhi building collapse. Rains brought down an under-construction structure in the capital’s Rohini area, as torrential monsoon downpours across the country triggered landslides, flash
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday, with the long-anticipated India Australia uranium deal expected to headline a wide-ranging agenda that also covered trade,
Pakistan China counterterrorism cooperation is set to be strengthened after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met China’s Vice Minister of Public Security Ling Zhifeng on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of
Afghanistan aid crisis is worsening as two senior United Nations officials urged Western countries not to turn away from the country, warning that renewed instability could have consequences beyond Afghanistan’s borders. UN
Sri Lanka prison overcrowding has pushed authorities to convert part of a disused hospital into a prison after a deadly riot at Negombo Prison exposed severe pressure inside the country’s detention system.
Bangladesh tree plantation efforts are set to expand under a five-year national programme aimed at ensuring that at least 250 million trees survive across the country, as the government seeks to restore
Exotic animals seized in Dhaka during a raid in Mirpur’s Rupnagar area have raised fresh concerns over wildlife trafficking, illegal exotic pet sales and gaps in border and market monitoring in Bangladesh.
Childhood infectious diseases in Bangladesh continue to place children at risk despite decades of progress in immunisation, as vaccination gaps, malnutrition, poor sanitation, urban poverty and weak primary healthcare systems combine to
Bandarban floods have stranded thousands of families after four days of heavy rainfall and hill runoff submerged large parts of the southeastern Bangladesh district, forcing more than 2,600 people to take shelter.
Rohingya camp landslide deaths rose again in Cox’s Bazar after four students and a teacher were killed when a hillside collapsed onto a madrasa in Ukhiya on Wednesday afternoon. The incident took
Ganga-Mahakam Vision has been presented by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a new framework for India-Indonesia relations, placing civilisational ties, shared development, maritime cooperation and the voice of the Global South
US birthright citizenship has been upheld by the Supreme Court, bringing relief to thousands of Indian families living in the United States on temporary work visas and long-term immigration pathways. The ruling
Pakistan cargo plane wreckage has been found in the Arabian Sea after a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo aircraft disappeared while flying from Sharjah to Karachi, the Pakistan Airports Authority said. The
Balochistan attacks have killed 42 police and army personnel in three militant incidents since July 6, Pakistan’s military said on Wednesday, marking one of the deadliest recent escalations in the southwestern province.
Islamabad MoU commitments must be upheld by all sides, Pakistan said on Wednesday, after renewed uncertainty emerged around the interim understanding reached between the United States and Iran last month. Pakistan’s foreign
Lawrence Bishnoi indictment allegations have placed the jailed Indian gang leader and his alleged deputy, Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, at the centre of a United States case over the
India power demand is expected to approach 300 gigawatts next year, as rising electricity consumption from data centres, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and industrial growth places fresh pressure on the country’s power
India battery storage tariffs are expected to rise as higher equipment costs, supply chain pressures and volatile raw material prices make earlier low-priced projects harder to deliver. The pressure comes as India
India crypto ban proposals have returned to the centre of policy debate after the Reserve Bank of India backed a stricter approach to virtual digital assets, while tax authorities warned that crypto
Bangladesh China ties are entering a more active phase as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman seeks greater Chinese investment and infrastructure support while also trying to repair Dhaka’s strained relationship with India. Rahman’s
Fauji Fertilizer Yara partnership is set to bring advanced plant nutrition products to Pakistani farmers as the country looks for ways to raise crop yields, improve food security and respond to the
Pakistan Kyrgyzstan ties received a fresh diplomatic push as President Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, with trade, investment, transport connectivity and regional
Cockroach Janta Party X account has been ordered to be unblocked by the Delhi High Court, marking a significant legal win for the youth-led political group after its account was withheld in
Ram temple trust reshuffle has placed one of India’s most politically and religiously significant institutions under intense scrutiny after people involved in counting donations at the Ayodhya temple were accused of stealing
BrahMos missile deal: India will supply BrahMos missiles to Indonesia, enhancing defense ties and impacting regional security dynamics in Southeast Asia.
India Indonesia defence cooperation: PM Modi's three-nation tour begins in Indonesia, focusing on defence cooperation and critical minerals to strengthen t
SBI Funds Management IPO will open for public subscription on July 14 and close on July 16, marking one of India’s most closely watched public offerings in the asset management sector this
Bangladesh dengue pattern is changing in ways that have made the disease harder to predict, harder to control and more dangerous for public health authorities. Once treated largely as a monsoon-linked urban
Sri Lanka prison riot violence has killed 26 people and wounded more than 100 after clashes erupted inside Negombo Prison, north of Colombo, in one of the country’s deadliest jail disturbances in
Pakistan Libya mediation has reportedly begun quietly as rival eastern and western power centres in Libya explore a possible deal to reunify the country after years of political fragmentation, foreign interference and
Rohingya camp landslides in southeastern Bangladesh have killed at least eight refugees, including women and children, after heavy monsoon rains triggered multiple slope collapses across the overcrowded settlements of Cox’s Bazar. The
INS Mahendragiri commissioning: INS Mahendragiri, India's 6th stealth frigate, will join the Navy fleet on July 11, enhancing regional naval power and defe
India energy security: The ongoing West Asia crisis has prompted India to enhance its energy security measures, adapting its policies to ensure stability.
Ishan Kishan playing conditions: Ishan Kishan emphasizes the need for India to better understand playing conditions after a recent match against England.
India energy supply disruptions: India faces energy supply disruptions due to Middle East conflicts, prompting a push for domestic oil exploration to enhan
Pakistan Turkiye trade target of $5 billion has been reaffirmed as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to deepen economic cooperation, expand investment links and give new
Indian passport ranking has slipped one place in the Global Passport Index 2026, placing India at 125th out of 197 countries and keeping it outside the world’s top 100 passports. The latest
Pakistan weather forecasting is set for a major upgrade as the government moves to invest Rs1.6 billion in modernising meteorological services, strengthening early warning systems and improving disaster preparedness under the Annual
Starlink Bangladesh bandwidth export has received government approval, allowing the satellite internet provider to use Bangladesh as a route for carrying unfiltered internet bandwidth to neighbouring countries. The decision marks the first
US-Iran talks are expected to resume on July 11, with Islamabad emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Diplomatic sources cited in reports
EAM Jaishankar six-nation tour: EAM Jaishankar embarks on a six-nation tour on July 5, focusing on Gulf nations and the U.S. amid changing political dynami
India gas curbs have been withdrawn after liquefied natural gas supplies from the Middle East began returning to normal, easing pressure on fertiliser plants, refineries, city gas distributors and industrial consumers that
Sooryavanshi debut performance: Sooryavanshi made a notable debut for India in a white-ball international against England, but Bethell's performance secure
Babar Azam captain appointment: Babar Azam has been appointed captain of Pakistan's Test teams for the upcoming tours of West Indies and England, following
India rural jobs scheme reform marks one of the biggest changes to the country’s welfare architecture in two decades, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, better known as MGNREGA,
FIFA Gully Kolkata is a small lane with a very large football heart. In the Beniatola area of Kolkata, Fakir Chakraborty Lane has been transformed into a colourful tribute to the FIFA
Sri Lanka medical education has received a major boost with the inauguration of a new Saudi-funded medical faculty complex at Sabaragamuwa University, a project designed to expand doctor training and improve healthcare
Pakistan Iran economic cooperation is set to gain fresh momentum as Tehran prepares to send a high-level multi-ministry delegation to Islamabad for talks on trade, agriculture, industry, transport, tourism and wider bilateral
Pakistan vaccine production is set to receive fresh support from Indonesia as both countries move to deepen cooperation in healthcare, technical training and local manufacturing capacity. The development follows a meeting in
AI infrastructure race is no longer being fought only in boardrooms or policy papers. It is now being shaped by direct diplomacy, with French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Sri Lanka IMF reforms are entering a decisive phase as the country moves closer to the end of its $2.9 billion bailout programme, with analysts warning that the island’s economic recovery depends
Nepal child vaccination coverage remains strong overall, but new data shows a surprising gap: children in cities and metropolitan areas are less likely to receive all recommended vaccines than those in rural
Bangladesh Bank NPL crisis has become one of the biggest challenges facing the country’s financial sector, with default loans rising to Tk588,704 crore by the end of March 2026. The figure, equal
Russia, one of the world’s biggest oil producers, is reportedly importing petrol made by India’s Nayara Energy as Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries create fuel shortages at home. The report has drawn
Pakistan bus crash investigators are looking into the cause of a deadly accident in southwestern Pakistan after an overcrowded passenger bus plunged into a rocky ravine, killing at least 40 people and
Pakistan Crypto Diplomacy Draws Scrutiny After World Liberty Financial Deal Pakistan crypto diplomacy is facing renewed scrutiny after Al Jazeera reported that Islamabad’s agreement with a Trump family-linked crypto venture has produced
Pakistan’s Right to Defend Itself Backed by US State Department Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks has been backed by the United States, as tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain
India Allows Chinese-Linked Power Equipment Firms in Limited Policy Shift India allows Chinese-linked power equipment firms to bid for selected government projects, marking a narrow but notable shift in procurement policy after
Modi to Visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand in Indo-Pacific Push Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week in a three-nation diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening India’s political, economic
India Telegram Signal notice developments have widened the government’s scrutiny of messaging apps, after authorities reportedly asked both platforms to explain safeguards around features that allow users to interact without revealing phone
India services PMI fell to a 17-month low in June, signalling a loss of momentum in the country’s dominant services sector as domestic demand softened, new business growth slowed and hiring nearly
Vizhinjam port investment plans involving MSC Group and Adani Ports have triggered a political and regulatory dispute in Kerala after the state government said it was not consulted on the proposed $1.4
E20 petrol India policy has become a growing public flashpoint after the government moved to calm anger over mandatory ethanol-blended fuel, following controversy around an “experiment” remark reportedly made during a Supreme
India fake site crackdown efforts have triggered a major legal and technology dispute after GoDaddy warned that sweeping court-ordered measures against fraudulent websites could expose legitimate domain owners, disrupt global internet governance
India military equipment acquisition: India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved a $5.46 billion military procurement, enhancing national security am
FBR reforms Pakistan has become a central part of the government’s economic agenda after the Federal Board of Revenue surpassed its revenue target for the 2025-26 fiscal year, collecting more than Rs13
Nepal rice season has begun under growing concern, as weak monsoon rains, dry fields and limited irrigation leave farmers worried about the country’s most important crop. Across Nepal, the start of paddy
Pakistan trade deficit widened sharply in the 2025-26 fiscal year, as a steep rise in imports and a decline in exports pushed the country’s goods trade gap to $39.5 billion, according to
Rakhine airstrikes near the Bangladesh border have raised fears of a fresh Rohingya influx, as renewed attacks in Myanmar’s Maungdaw and Buthidaung townships deepen insecurity in areas already scarred by years of
Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak concerns have eased after the World Health Organization declared the MV Hondius-linked episode over, ending weeks of quarantine, contact tracing and international public health monitoring. The outbreak, linked
Purulia rare earth minerals have emerged as a strategically important opportunity for India, but the path from geological promise to commercial mining is far from simple. In West Bengal’s rugged western district,
India-Japan AI cooperation has moved to the centre of a wider strategic push between New Delhi and Tokyo, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed new
US-Iran Doha talks concluded in Qatar with discussions centred on the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts continued to reduce tensions around one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. The talks
India Pakistan fishermen repatriation: India has requested Pakistan to expedite the release of 188 fishermen and prisoners, highlighting ongoing diplomatic
Pakistan fiscal federalism has made “meaningful” progress since 2010, but major weaknesses remain in how money, taxation powers and responsibilities are divided between the federation, provinces and local governments, according to a
Bangladesh dengue surge warnings are growing as health experts caution that infections could rise sharply over the next two months, with heavy rainfall, warm temperatures and high humidity creating favourable conditions for
Afghanistan-Pakistan airstrikes have raised fresh concerns over a widening border confrontation after Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities said they carried out strikes inside Pakistani territory, while Islamabad said its forces intercepted and shot down
Japan India relations: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit to India on July 1, 2026, aims to deepen strategic ties and enhance Indo-Pacific security dynamic
WhatsApp usernames in India are facing regulatory scrutiny after the government asked Meta-owned WhatsApp to hold the rollout of its planned username feature until further consultations are completed. According to a government
Russia buys gasoline from India as Moscow looks to ease domestic fuel shortages caused by disruptions to its energy infrastructure, high seasonal demand and pressure on refinery output, according to industry sources.