Current Affairs – Page 3 – South Asian Desk

Sri Lanka IMF Reforms Remain Crucial as Bailout Nears End

Saturday, July 4, 2026

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

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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

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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

Confidential HIV Testing in Pakistan Urged as PMA Calls for National Action

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Confidential HIV testing in Pakistan must be expanded through urgent nationwide efforts, the Pakistan Medical Association has said, warning that stigma, weak healthcare systems and limited awareness continue to prevent people from

Adani Criminal Charges Remain Pending as US Judge Seeks Answers

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Adani criminal charges will not be dismissed immediately after a US judge ordered federal prosecutors to explain why they want to drop the case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. US District Judge

Trump India Visit Likely Early Next Year as Trade Talks Advance

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Trump India visit plans are being considered for early next year, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, as Washington and New Delhi work to deepen bilateral ties and move closer

Pakistan Recognised as Flag-Bearer of Peace, Says PM Shehbaz

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan flag-bearer of peace has become the country’s image before the world, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said while addressing a commissioning parade at the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi. The prime minister

India Migrant Evictions Spread Fear in Bangladesh Border Towns

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

India migrant evictions are creating fear and uncertainty in Bangladesh’s border communities, where residents say a growing deportation drive has left families anxious about sudden pushbacks, disputed identities and possible violence along

Pakistan, Turkiye Sign Three Energy MoUs to Support Power Sector Reforms

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Turkiye energy MoUs signed in Istanbul mark a new step in Islamabad’s effort to reform its power sector, strengthen electricity institutions and learn from Turkiye’s experience in distribution privatisation. The three

Hindu Kush Earthquake Shakes Afghanistan and Pakistan

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Current Affairs

Hindu Kush earthquake tremors were felt across Afghanistan and Pakistan on Saturday after a strong quake struck Afghanistan’s mountainous northeast, sending residents rushing out of buildings in several areas. The European Mediterranean

Special Intensive Revision, Inida Completes One Year as Nearly 6 Crore Names Are Deleted from Electoral Rolls

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Current Affairs

Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has completed one year, with nearly six crore names deleted from voter lists and the exercise continuing across 19 states and Union territories. The large-scale revision,

22 Iranian Sailors From US-Seized Vessel Arrive in Pakistan

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Current Affairs

22 Iranian sailors arrive in Pakistan after being linked to a vessel seized by US authorities, with officials now coordinating their repatriation from Karachi to Iran. The crew members were associated with

Bangladesh-China Trade Gap Tops Agenda in Beijing Talks

Bangladesh Urges China to Narrow Trade Gap During Xi Meeting

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh-China Trade Gap Tops Agenda in Beijing Talks Bangladesh-China trade gap concerns took centre stage as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to help Dhaka diversify exports and reduce

Pakistan Health Sector Audit Flags Rs3.41bn in Irregularities

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Health Sector Audit Raises Governance Concerns Pakistan health sector audit findings have raised fresh concerns over financial controls in public healthcare after an audit report identified Rs3.41 billion worth of irregularities

Pakistan-Iran Transport Links to Expand After Ceasefire Diplomacy

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-Iran Transport Links Move Back Into Focus Pakistan-Iran transport links are set to be strengthened after the two neighbours agreed to improve road and rail connectivity and revive a bilateral transport mechanism

China-Bangladesh Water Cooperation Deepens Amid Dam Concerns

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

China-Bangladesh Water Cooperation Covers River Planning and Flood Control China-Bangladesh water cooperation is set to deepen after Beijing offered stronger policy communication and technical support to Dhaka on river management, flood control

India Refinery Project: PM Modi to Open Rajasthan’s Pachpadra Refinery on July 4

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

India Refinery Project Back on Track After Fire Delay Pachpadra Refinery Seen as Major Boost for Rajasthan’s Industrial Growth India refinery project at Pachpadra in Rajasthan is set to be inaugurated by

India-US Trade Deal Nears Finish Line as Tariff Edge Becomes Final Hurdle

Friday, June 26, 2026

Current Affairs

India-US Trade Deal Talks Enter Decisive Phase India-US trade deal talks are close to conclusion, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, as New Delhi and Washington try to settle the

Pakistan Hepatitis Crisis Prompts Call for Global Action

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Hepatitis Crisis Raises Alarm After WHO Findings Pakistan hepatitis crisis has returned to the centre of public health debate after new World Health Organisation findings showed that viral hepatitis remains one

Bangladesh Kazakhstan Relations Set for Embassy Push

Bangladesh and Kazakhstan Agree to Open Permanent Diplomatic Missions

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh Kazakhstan Relations Move Toward Stronger Institutional Ties Bangladesh Kazakhstan relations are set for a new phase after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov agreed to work towards

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Honoured During Pakistan Visit

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Current Affairs

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Receives Medical Honour in Islamabad Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was honoured in Islamabad with an honorary medical fellowship in cardiac surgery, adding a symbolic professional moment to a

Delhi Data Centre Fire Leaves Clients Fearing Years of Data Loss

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Current Affairs

Delhi Data Centre Fire Disrupts Recovery Efforts Delhi data centre fire at a facility linked to Tata Communications and Singapore’s ST Telemedia has left some clients fearing the loss of years of

India Weak Monsoon Prompts Contingency Plans for Farm Districts

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Current Affairs

India Weak Monsoon Raises Concern Over Kharif Crops India weak monsoon conditions have pushed the government to prepare contingency plans for hundreds of vulnerable farming districts, as below-average rainfall threatens summer-sown crops

Bangladesh Climate Finance Demand Grows as $300bn Goal Falls Short

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh Climate Finance Push Intensifies Ahead of COP Talks Bangladesh climate finance demands took centre stage on Tuesday as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called for richer nations to deliver faster and more

Pakistan Iran Mediation: Can Islamabad Win an Economic Dividend?

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Iran Mediation Raises Hopes of Economic Gains Pakistan Iran mediation has given Islamabad a rare diplomatic opening, raising hopes that its role in helping ease the Iran war could bring economic

Nepal Money Laundering Probe: Ex-Finance Minister Arrested

Nepal Money Laundering Probe: Former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel Arrested

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Current Affairs

Nepal Money Laundering Probe Widens Under Balendra Shah Government Nepal money laundering probe has widened with the arrest of former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, a senior figure in the Communist Party

EU-Taliban talks in Brussels spark concern over Afghan deportations

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Current Affairs

EU-Taliban talks were held in Brussels for the first time on Tuesday, marking a rare direct engagement between European officials and Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities as the European Union seeks cooperation on the

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian Pakistan Visit To Focus On Diplomatic Developments

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Current Affairs

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian Pakistan visit is scheduled for today, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as Tehran and Islamabad seek to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discuss regional diplomatic developments. Pezeshkian is visiting Pakistan

Bangladesh Army Deployment Ordered Ahead Of Awami League Anniversary

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh Army deployment was ordered in Dhaka ahead of the founding anniversary of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, as authorities moved to prevent rallies by the banned party on Tuesday,

Pakistan Flood Alert Issued Over Heavy Rains And GLOF Risk

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan flood alert warnings have been issued nationwide as authorities brace for heavy rains, thunderstorms, urban flooding and possible glacial lake outburst floods in vulnerable northern regions. The National Disaster Management Authority

India China Ties Move Toward Gradual Normalisation After Doval-Wang Talks

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Current Affairs

India China ties showed further signs of cautious stabilisation after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on Monday, June 22, 2026, on the sidelines

BrahMos Missile UAE Talks Signal India’s Defence Export Push

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Current Affairs

BrahMos missile UAE talks are under way as India seeks to sell some of its flagship defence systems to Abu Dhabi, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence

Tata Electronics Cyber Breach Raises Concerns Over Apple, Tesla Files

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Tata Electronics cyber breach claims have raised fresh concerns over data security in India’s fast-growing electronics manufacturing sector after a ransomware group allegedly posted files linked to Apple and Tesla on the

US-Iran Talks in Switzerland Conclude With Encouraging Progress, Mediators Say

Monday, June 22, 2026

Current Affairs

Bürgenstock, Switzerland The first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan saying discussions had been held in a “positive and constructive atmosphere”

US-Iran Peace Talks Open In Switzerland As Shehbaz Urges Compromise

Monday, June 22, 2026

Current Affairs

US-Iran peace talks opened in Switzerland on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying both sides appeared to genuinely want peace in the region and that progress would require

Cockroach Movement Protest Turns Into Overnight Sit-In In Delhi

Monday, June 22, 2026

Current Affairs

Cockroach movement protest entered its second day at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, June 21, 2026, as supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party vowed to remain at the site until

Pakistan Climate Budget Cuts Raise Concern In FY27

Monday, June 22, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan climate budget allocations for FY27 have drawn criticism from experts after several climate-related spending heads were reduced, even as the government increased disaster-related allocations and introduced new climate-linked revenue measures. The

Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor Discussed As Envoy Meets Education Minister

Monday, June 22, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor was discussed in Dhaka as Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, called on Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon to review education cooperation and explore new areas

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Malaysia Visit Begins With Red-Carpet Welcome

Monday, June 22, 2026

Current Affairs

Tarique Rahman Malaysia visit began on Sunday night as the Bangladesh prime minister arrived in Kuala Lumpur on his first overseas trip since taking office, with labour migration, trade, investment and regional

EU, UK Renew Support For Afghan Returnees As Returns Rise

Monday, June 22, 2026

Current Affairs

Support for Afghan returnees has been renewed by the European Union and the United Kingdom as Afghanistan faces continued pressure from large-scale returns from Pakistan, Iran and other countries. The statements came

Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Spreads Despite Vaccination Drive

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh measles outbreak has continued to spread despite a nationwide vaccination campaign, with health officials reporting hundreds of new suspected and confirmed infections each day. According to DGHS figures cited in the

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