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At least 21 people died and more than 40 were rescued after a fire broke out at a hotel and restaurant building in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area. New Delhi hotel fire
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India: Chennai Airport Slips to Sixth in Passenger Traffic Rankings
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England Secures Victory Over India to Level T20 Series
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West Bengal, India Launches HPV Vaccination Drive for Adolescent Girls
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India and Australia Conclude Women’s Hockey Series with a Draw
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Bangladesh Advances Teesta River Management with Ambitious Mega Plan
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Indian Court Ruling on Google Keyword Ads Could Reshape Advertising Landscape
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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing India Visit Begins in Bodh Gaya
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Pakistan Reaffirms Stance on Palestine, Declines Abraham Accords
On May 29, 2026, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar firmly rejected any speculation about Pakistan joining the Abraham Accords. Speaking at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, DC, Dar
Pakistan Reduces Freight Charges Following Fuel Price Cuts
On May 29, 2026, the Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance declared a 6% reduction in freight charges. This decision follows the federal government’s recent cut in petroleum product prices, a move welcomed by
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On May 29, 2026, Nepal celebrated Everest Day, a time when climbers and summit achievements usually dominate discussions. However, this year, attention turns to Kathmandu, a city pulsating with spirituality and cultural
India’s Energy Investment to Surge to $170 Billion in 2026
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Enhance Security Ties with Training Agreement
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Indian Airlines Reduce Flights as Fuel Costs Rise
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Bangladesh’s leather industry is grappling with significant challenges as it faces a severe capital shortfall and compliance issues. As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, the rawhide market becomes a focal point for economic concerns, with
China Backs Pakistan’s Mediation Role in U.S.-Iran Tensions
China has expressed its support for Pakistan’s role in mediation between the United States and Iran amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East. On May 26, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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India Firmly Rejects China-Pakistan Stance on Kashmir and CPEC
India has strongly dismissed the recent joint statement by China and Pakistan regarding Jammu and Kashmir, asserting its unwavering sovereignty over the region. On May 26, 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs
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India and US Forge Strategic Pact on Critical Minerals
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India and Australia Edge Closer to Expanding Trade Agreement
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Bangladesh Implements Comprehensive Airspace Surveillance System
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The water level in Mullaperiyar Dam in India has reached 111.35 feet as of May 25, 2026, raising concerns among local authorities and residents. The dam, located in the southern state of
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On May 24, 2026, Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed met with Nicolas Fleury, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Bangladesh, at the Bangladesh Secretariat in
Pakistan and Allies Denounce Somaliland’s Embassy in Jerusalem
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On May 24, 2026, Pakistan, alongside seven other Muslim-majority countries, issued a strong condemnation against Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his actions towards participants of a Gaza-bound flotilla. The flotilla, which aimed
India – Karnataka Implements 61-Day Fishing Ban From June 1st to Protect Marine Life
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India Expresses Concerns Over US Immigration Policy Changes
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India Advises Against Travel to Ebola-Affected Nations
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India – PM Modi Catalyzes Employment Growth Through Global Partnerships
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Pakistan Strengthens Airport Measures as Ebola Declared Global Emergency
In response to the World Health Organization’s declaration of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda as a global emergency, Pakistan airport screening has been ramped up nationwide as of May 23,
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India’s Supreme Court Mandates FIRs for All Missing Person Cases
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On May 22, 2026, Bangladesh’s Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anne announced plans to construct a permanent embankment on the Jamuna River in Tangail. This initiative aims to curb river erosion
India Strengthens Economic Ties with EFTA and EU Through New Trade Agreements
India has solidified its economic relationships with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the European Union (EU) through new trade agreements aimed at reducing over-dependence on certain countries, according to Norwegian
India’s Supreme Court Authorizes Euthanasia for Dangerous Stray Dogs
On May 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of India authorized the euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill, and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs. This decision aligns India with countries like the United States, Russia,
Mohsin Naqvi’s Strategic Tehran Visit Amidst US-Iran Tensions
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with General Ahmad Vahidi, the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), during his recent visit to Tehran. This visit, reported by PTV News on
Pakistan Revives Offshore Exploration with New Agreements
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Bangladesh Implements AI Surveillance and Police Reshuffle at Secretariat
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Pakistan has secured a $320.16 million loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the N-5 highway. This agreement, signed on May 19, 2026, focuses on
India and Vietnam Fortify Defence Partnership with Maritime Focus
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US Extends Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil, Impacting India
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India to Maintain Russian Oil Imports Despite U.S. Waiver Expiry
India’s oil-marketing companies (OMCs) will continue importing Russian oil, as stated by Sujata Sharma, Joint-Secretary at the Union Petroleum Ministry, following the expiration of the U.S. waiver on May 16, 2026. The
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On May 18, 2026, Bangladesh, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched a significant initiative to foster low-carbon urban development. The project, titled ‘Promoting Energy-Related Low Carbon Urban Development
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) intensified its investigation into the alleged NEET-UG paper leak by conducting thorough searches at Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur, Maharashtra, on May 17, 2026. The operation
Pakistan Secures Victory in Hague Over Indus Waters Treaty Dispute
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled in favor of Pakistan on May 15, 2026, concerning the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The court upheld Pakistan’s position on pondage limits for
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On May 17, 2026, a significant educational initiative was announced, offering free higher education opportunities to 500 Bangladeshi students at various universities in Pakistan. This initiative, part of the Bangladesh-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor,
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The West Bengal government has sanctioned the transfer of seven national highway stretches to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) as
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Bangladesh police have detained a former soldier, Mohammad Rahed Hossain Mahed, on May 16, 2026, following an extensive manhunt. The arrest occurred near the Indian border in the northeastern district of Moulvibazar,
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