Current Affairs – Page 8 – South Asian Desk

Pakistan GSP Plus obligations reaffirmed in meeting with EU diplomats

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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 gets $375.9m World Bank financing

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

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

Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to expand cybercrime cooperation

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

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 leave one million without life-saving support

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

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 under scrutiny after riot kills 28

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

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 says she plans Bangladesh return in December to surrender

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Current Affairs

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

Bangladesh India trade gap: Dhaka eyes CEPA to boost exports

Friday, July 10, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

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 spread as death toll reaches 30

Friday, July 10, 2026

Current Affairs

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

India: TMC account freeze sparks row as party alleges political vendetta

Friday, July 10, 2026

Current Affairs

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 fall nearly 75 percent in five years

Friday, July 10, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

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: Nepal court convicts former ministers

Friday, July 10, 2026

Current Affairs

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 targeted police agencies, report says

Friday, July 10, 2026

Current Affairs

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

Delhi Building Collapse – Rains Leave Four Dead as Monsoon Batters India

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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

India Australia Uranium Deal Set to Dominate Modi-Albanese Talks in Melbourne

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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

Pakistan, China agree to expand counterterrorism cooperation

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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

UN officials urge West to stay engaged as Afghanistan aid crisis deepens

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 prompts hospital conversion after deadly riot

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 plan targets 250 million surviving trees

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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 raise wildlife trafficking concerns

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Current Affairs

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

South Asia’s Water Crisis Is Also a Governance Challenge

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

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