Current Affairs

Exotic animals seized in Dhaka raise wildlife trafficking concerns

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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 persist despite vaccination progress

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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

Bangladesh – Bandarban floods strand thousands after days of heavy rainfall

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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.

Bangladesh – Rohingya camp landslide kills five at Cox’s Bazar madrasa

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 anchors new India-Indonesia push

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 ruling eases fears among Indian families

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 found after aircraft disappears near Karachi

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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

Pakistan – Balochistan attacks kill 42 security personnel, Pakistan military says

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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: Pakistan urges all sides to uphold commitments

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 links jailed gang leader to Nijjar killing

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 to near 300 GW next year

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 set to rise as costs pressure projects

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 backed by RBI amid tax evasion concerns

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

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 Deepen as Dhaka Rebalances India Relations

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

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

Pakistan – Fauji Fertilizer Yara Partnership Aims to Boost Pakistan Agriculture

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Strengthened as Leaders Push Trade and Connectivity

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Ordered Unblocked by Indian Court

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

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

India and Indonesia Strengthen Defense Ties with BrahMos Missile Deal

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

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: Strengthening Defence and Mineral Ties with Indonesia

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Current Affairs

India Indonesia defence cooperation: PM Modi's three-nation tour begins in Indonesia, focusing on defence cooperation and critical minerals to strengthen t

India – SBI Funds Management IPO to open on July 14

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 as Year-Round Risk Grows

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Current Affairs

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

Pakistan Libya Mediation Emerges as Rival Camps Seek Unity Deal

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Kill Refugees in Bangladesh as Monsoon Rains Batter Cox’s Bazar

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Current Affairs

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, Joins Navy Fleet on July 11

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Act East Policy: PM Modi’s Indonesia Visit to Strengthen India’s Act East Policy

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Current Affairs

India Act East Policy: PM Modi's visit to Indonesia on July 6, 2026, aims to enhance India's Act East Policy and strengthen bilateral relations.

Pakistan Turkiye Trade Target Set at $5bn as Leaders Push Economic Partnership

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Slips to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Gets Rs1.6bn Boost for Climate Resilience

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Approved in Major Regional Internet Move

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

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 May Resume in Islamabad as Diplomacy Enters Crucial Phase

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

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’s Six-Nation Tour Begins on July 5 Amid Regional Shifts

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Lifted as Middle East LNG Supply Resumes

Monday, July 6, 2026

Current Affairs

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

India Rural Jobs Scheme Overhaul Explained

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

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: How One Lane Became World Cup Central

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Expands With Saudi-Funded Complex

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Set to Expand

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Gets Indonesia Support

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

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: Macron and Modi Court Tech CEOs

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Remain Crucial as Bailout Nears End

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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: Why Cities Are Falling Behind Rural Areas

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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: Can Tk5.88 Lakh Crore Be Recovered?

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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

Pakistan Bus Crash Kills 40 After Bus Falls Into Ravine

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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 and the Trump Access Question

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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

US Supports Pakistan’s Right to Defend Itself Against Terrorist Attacks

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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 to Bid for Government Projects

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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

India – Modi to Visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand Next Week

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Raises Privacy Concerns Over Usernames

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Slips to 17-Month Low as Demand Cools

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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

India – Vizhinjam Port Investment Sparks Kerala Objection Over MSC Deal

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Backlash Grows After ‘Experiment’ Row

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Sparks GoDaddy Warning Over Internet Privacy

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

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

Indus Water Treaty: Water Disputes: A Potential Flashpoint Between Islamabad and New Delhi

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan warns India over the Indus Water Treaty, highlighting rising tensions in South Asia over water resources.

India military equipment acquisition: India Approves $5.46 Billion Military Equipment Acquisition

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Current Affairs

India military equipment acquisition: India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved a $5.46 billion military procurement, enhancing national security am

FBR Reforms Pakistan Accelerates After Tax Body Surpasses Revenue Target

Friday, July 3, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Begins Amid Harvest Fears for Farmers

Friday, July 3, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Worsens 50% as FY26 Ends

Friday, July 3, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Raise Fear of New Rohingya Influx Into Bangladesh

Friday, July 3, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Declared Over by WHO

Friday, July 3, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Could Shape India’s Critical Minerals Future

Friday, July 3, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Expands With Energy, Metals and Defence Pacts

Friday, July 3, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Focus on Strait of Hormuz

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Requests Pakistan to Expedite Release of 188 Fishermen and Prisoners

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Current Affairs

India Pakistan fishermen repatriation: India has requested Pakistan to expedite the release of 188 fishermen and prisoners, highlighting ongoing diplomatic

Pakistan Fiscal Federalism Needs Deeper Reform, World Bank Says

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Raises Alarm as Weather Aids Spread

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Escalate as Both Sides Trade Claims

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Current Affairs

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: Japan’s PM Takaichi Strengthens Indo-Pacific Ties During India Visit

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Face Government Scrutiny Over Fraud Concerns

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Current Affairs

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 Fuel Shortages Deepen

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Current Affairs

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.

Dhaka earthquake risk grows as study warns of fragile ground beneath city

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Dhaka earthquake risk has come under renewed scrutiny after experts warned that large parts of the capital stand on liquefaction-prone soil, raising serious concerns about construction practices, urban planning and disaster preparedness

Bangladesh – Chittagong City Corporation budget announced for FY2026-27

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Chittagong City Corporation budget for FY2026-27 has been unveiled with a proposed outlay of Tk 2,260.24 crore, placing emphasis on development works, revenue reform, waterlogging mitigation, mosquito control and technology-based civic services

Indus Waters Treaty dispute: Pakistan warns against rising water tensions with India

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Indus Waters Treaty dispute has returned to the centre of Pakistan-India tensions after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned that any move affecting Pakistan’s water rights could carry serious

Pakistan joins International Olive Council as permanent member

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan joins International Olive Council as a permanent member for the first time, marking an important milestone for the country’s emerging olive sector and its ambition to build a stronger presence in

India Inflation Outlook May Stay Contained as Commodity Prices Ease

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

India inflation outlook may remain relatively contained in the coming months as easing global commodity prices reduce pressure on imported costs, according to the government’s latest monthly economic review. The assessment comes

India Windfall Tax Revised as Diesel Levy Falls and Petrol Export Duty Rises

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

India windfall tax changes from July 1 have lowered export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel while raising the levy on petrol exports, as the government adjusts its fuel-tax framework after

India July Monsoon Rainfall Forecast Raises Crop Concerns After Dry June

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

India July monsoon rainfall is expected to remain below normal after the country recorded one of its driest Junes in more than a century, raising concerns over crop sowing, rural incomes and

Cockroach Janta Party Protest Awaits Cabinet Reshuffle as Pressure Builds on Education Minister

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Cockroach Janta Party protest leaders in New Delhi are waiting for a possible cabinet reshuffle before deciding their next move, as the youth-led movement continues to demand the resignation of Education Minister

India Fiscal Deficit Reaches 9.6% of FY27 Target in April-May

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

India fiscal deficit figures for April-May reached ₹1.62 trillion, or about 9.6% of the government’s full-year target for FY27, as higher expenditure outpaced receipts in the first two months of the financial

India’s Russian Oil Imports Hit Record High in June Amid Hormuz Supply Shock

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

India’s Russian oil imports surged to a record high in June as refiners increased purchases from Moscow to offset disruptions in Middle Eastern supply routes caused by the closure of the Strait

Coal India R&D Investment: State Miner Plans $201 Million Push by FY2030

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Current Affairs

Coal India R&D investment plans are set to accelerate sharply, with the state-run miner announcing that it will invest around ₹1,900 crore, or about $201 million, in research and development by fiscal

Pakistan PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye Visit Expected as Part of Mediation Efforts

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

PM Shehbaz’s Iran and Turkiye visit is expected to take place from July 3 to 6 as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East, according to sources

US-India Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, But Key Sticking Points Remain

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

US-India trade deal negotiations appear to be moving toward a long-awaited interim agreement, but the final stretch remains complicated by tariff uncertainty, agricultural market access, legal questions in Washington and India’s demand

Bangladesh-Pakistan Jute Trade Gains Momentum With Stronger Bilateral Engagement

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh-Pakistan jute trade is gaining fresh momentum as Pakistan looks to increase imports of Bangladeshi jute and jute products, while both countries move to rebuild commercial ties after years of limited economic

Pakistan – SBP Reserves Fall by $1.3 Billion in One Week

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

SBP reserves fall sharply in the latest weekly update, with foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan dropping by $1.305 billion during the week ended June 19, 2026. According

New Delhi EV Scrappage Incentive Offers Residents $1,000 to Replace Old Cars

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Current Affairs

New Delhi EV scrappage incentive plans will offer residents up to $1,000 to scrap old vehicles and switch to electric cars, as the Indian capital tries to cut emissions from one of

India Summer Crop Planting Lags After Slow Monsoon Start

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India summer crop planting has fallen sharply behind last year’s pace after a weak and delayed start to the monsoon season disrupted sowing of key crops including rice, cotton, corn and soybeans.

US Iran Talks to Resume After Fresh Strikes Raise Gulf Tensions

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

US Iran talks are set to resume despite fresh American strikes on Iranian targets after a tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, signalling that both sides are still keeping a

Reko Diq Bridge Loan to Fund Pakistan’s ML-3 Railway Upgrade

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Reko Diq bridge loan financing worth $390 million is set to support Pakistan Railways’ long-delayed Main Line-3 upgrade, a project designed to connect the country’s mining ambitions in Balochistan with export routes,

Pakistan Forces Kill 29 Militants in Border Operation After Deadly Attacks

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in a border operation following a series of recent attacks, including a deadly assault on a paramilitary facility in Karachi, according to reports citing Pakistani officials. The

Sheikh Hasina Return: Bangladesh’s Fugitive Ex-PM Says She Will Go Back to Dhaka This Year

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Sheikh Hasina return claims have reopened one of Bangladesh’s most sensitive political questions, after the country’s fugitive former prime minister said she intends to go back to Dhaka this year despite facing

US-Iran Ceasefire: Pakistan Urges Restraint as Fresh Attacks Test Fragile Deal

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

US-Iran ceasefire efforts came under renewed strain this week as Pakistan urged Washington and Tehran to abide by their agreement after both sides exchanged fresh attacks in the Middle East, raising concerns

Pakistan – Geo News Suspension Ordered by PEMRA Over Muharram Broadcast

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Geo News suspension has been ordered by Pakistan’s electronic media regulator for 15 days after the channel aired content during a Muharram transmission that authorities said was capable of hurting religious sentiments

Pakistani Port Handles Record Cargo in FY26 Amid Iran War

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistani port handles record cargo in FY26 as the Karachi Port Trust reported more than 54.685 million tons of cargo, marking the highest annual volume in the port’s 138-year history. The record

Lithium-Ion Batteries in Pakistan: Pakistani, Chinese Firms Sign Local Manufacturing Agreement

Monday, June 29, 2026

Current Affairs

Lithium-ion batteries in Pakistan could soon move toward local manufacturing after Pakistani industrial conglomerate Saigol Group and China’s Juhang Energy Technology Group signed a memorandum of understanding to establish cooperation in advanced

Bhutan-India Space Tech Partnership Deepens Through Satellite Intelligence

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Bhutan-India Space Tech Partnership Enters New Phase Bhutan-India space tech partnership has taken a new commercial step as Indian space-tech firm SatSure Analytics and Bhutanese technology company Yang Khor Pvt Ltd join

India Tourist Visas for Bangladeshis Resume After Nearly Two-Year Freeze

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

India Tourist Visas for Bangladeshis Reopen From June 28 India tourist visas for Bangladeshis are set to resume from June 28, nearly two years after New Delhi scaled back visa services following

Child Malnutrition in Nepal Reaches Alarming Levels After Aid Cuts

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Child Malnutrition in Nepal Raises Fresh Alarm Child malnutrition in Nepal has reached worrying levels after major nutrition programmes lost funding, according to a recent large-scale survey that has renewed concern over

India-Seychelles Maritime Partnership Deepens as Modi Visits Victoria

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

India-Seychelles Maritime Partnership Takes Centre Stage India-Seychelles maritime partnership is again at the centre of New Delhi’s Indian Ocean outreach as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Victoria for Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee National

Indian Students Abroad Rethink the Foreign Degree as Currency Slide and Visa Curbs Raise the Stakes

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Indian students abroad are no longer being discussed only as a success story of ambition, mobility and middle-class aspiration. They are now at the centre of a harder question: when the rupee

Bangladesh Technical Education Vacancies Leave Over Half of Teaching Posts Empty

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh technical education vacancies have left more than half of approved teaching posts unfilled, raising fresh concerns about the country’s ability to expand vocational learning and prepare students for a skills-based economy.

Pakistan Iran Oil and Gas Imports Under Consideration

Pakistan Considers Buying Cheap Oil and Gas From Iran

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan Iran oil and gas imports are under consideration as Islamabad explores cheaper energy supplies from Tehran, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has said. The minister’s remarks come at a time when

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