Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cybercrime wing on Monday booked singer Meesha Shafi and eight others for their alleged involvement in a smear campaign against singer-actor Ali Zafar
IMF’s Map of a Broken World has one Exception - India’s Growth and Resilience
India's contribution to the improved global growth outlook extends well beyond the immediate AI boom or the performance of energy-exporting economies. The IMF's assessment points instead to a combination of domestic demand, demographics, market expansion and structural reforms as important drivers of India's longer-term prospects.
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No new coronavirus case was reported in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, with the overall tally remaining at 3,360, it was reported
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New Diamond oil leak affects marine life in Sri Lankan waters
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Virtual Hasina-Modi meeting to take place in December
A virtual meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will take place in December
Bangladeshi journalist injured in stabbing attack
A journalist was injured in a stabbing attack in Bangladesh's Jashore district, and is in critical condition, the media reported on Tuesday
Bangladesh COVID-19 caseload increases to 360,555
Bangladesh reported 1,407 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 360,555, according to health authorities
JCC meeting begins: Dhaka, Delhi to discuss water sharing, transport bubble
The 6th Bangladesh-India Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) meeting began this afternoon with a special focus on water sharing, projects under India-financed LoC, connectivity, trade and energy cooperation, officials said
India donates Dornier military aircraft to Maldives
Indian Navy has provided the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) with a Dornier aircraft, which will be operated by the MNDF
Pakistan FM Qureshi assures Afghanistan's Abdullah of complete support for peace process
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday assured Afghanistan of his country's complete support for the Afghan peace process, stating that Islamabad wanted to be "friends not masters"
No connection between India’s aid and constitutional amendments: Media Minister
Sri Lanka's Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has said that there is no connection between the relief and assistance provided by India to Sri Lanka and the amendments to the Constitution
Unlimited flights to Nepal from October 1
Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) announced on Sunday that it will allow international carriers to resume an unlimited number of flights from 1 October
Nepal issues protocol for mountaineering and trekking activities
Nepal's Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has issued guidelines for foreign tourists to follow in order to minimise the possible spread of coronavirus infection while conducting trekking and mountaineering activities
Nepal president issues three ordinances
Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari has issued three ordinances, including one related to prevention and control of acid and other harmful chemicals
