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India Smartphone Surveillance Proposal Sparks Privacy Backlash

Friday, December 5, 2025

India’s government is considering a telecom push for mandatory, always-on location tracking in smartphones: tech giants Apple, Google, and Samsung voice strong opposition. Privacy advocates warn of risks to millions across South

India Russia Oil Deal Secures ONGC’s 20% Stake in Sakhalin-1 Project,

Friday, December 5, 2025

Business

India’s state-run ONGC Videsh edges towards retaining its 20% share in Russia’s Sakhalin-1 project through a rouble-based payment mechanism, leveraging frozen dividends amid Western sanctions. The India Russia oil deal bolsters bilateral

Bangladesh RMG Exports FY26 Stagnate at $16.13bn

Monday, May 11, 2026

Business

Bangladesh RMG exports FY26 reached $16.13 billion from July to November, a mere 0.09 per cent increase from the prior year, according to Export Promotion Bureau data released on Thursday. This slowdown

South Asia Air Pollution Crisis Claims 2M Lives Yearly

Friday, December 5, 2025

Current Affairs

Cities across South Asia choke under hazardous smog as the air pollution crisis intensifies. Over 2 million premature deaths occur annually from poor air quality, according to World Bank data. Officials urge

UK Visa Restrictions Hit Pakistani Students Hard: 9 Universities Act

Friday, December 5, 2025

Current Affairs

Nine UK universities have suspended admissions from Pakistan amid soaring visa refusals, leaving thousands of South Asian students facing uncertain futures under tightened Home Office rules. Surge in UK Visa Restrictions for

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India Smartphone Surveillance Proposal Sparks Privacy Backlash

India Russia Oil Deal Secures ONGC’s 20% Stake in Sakhalin-1 Project,

Bangladesh RMG Exports FY26 Stagnate at $16.13bn

South Asia Air Pollution Crisis Claims 2M Lives Yearly

UK Visa Restrictions Hit Pakistani Students Hard: 9 Universities Act

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