India recorded a massive spike of 62, 714 cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day rise in nearly five months, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement on Sunday
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Taliban warns US against keeping troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1
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5 killed, over 50 injured as anti-Modi protests turn violent in Bangladesh
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India, Pakistan hold brigade commanders meeting along LoC: Pakistan Army
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Nepal for first time issues licences to mountain guides
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Maldives inaugurates children’s home renovated with Indian grant
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Bhutan approves 10 FDI projects amidst pandemic, India remains major investor
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Non-resident Bhutanese help boost remittances to Bhutan
Inward foreign remittance from non-resident Bhutanese increased significantly in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the global economy badly
