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    CIC Ruling on BCCI Sparks Fresh Transparency Debate Over RTI Coverage

    The latest order is expected to intensify legal and political debate over whether India’s most powerful sporting body can continue to remain outside the country’s transparency regime.

    Pakistan: Fierce Backlash as Politicians Consider Raising Voting Age to 25

    As deliberations continue, the proposal highlights deeper questions about trust in Pakistan’s democratic institutions.

    Bangladesh SOEs Drain Tk882 Billion from Treasury as Losses Mount: World Bank Study

    For chronically loss-making enterprises that no longer serve clear strategic national interests, the study suggests eventual privatisation or orderly closure.

    Taliban Reinforce Badakhshan with Elite Unit Amid Escalating Gold Mine Power Struggle

    Local sources anticipate possible additional security operations and arrests aimed at neutralizing influential commanders challenging central directives. Whether these measures will succeed in quelling tensions or merely postpone larger confrontations remains to be seen.

    UN Slashes India’s 2026 GDP Forecast to 6.4% Amid West Asia Crisis, But Outlook Remains Robust

    Economists note that India’s large domestic market and diversified economy offer insulation compared to smaller, more open nations. Prudent management of fiscal buffers will be critical to navigating near-term volatility while sustaining the growth trajectory.

    Over 13.8 Million Afghans Face Acute Food Insecurity as Humanitarian Lifelines Snap

    The United Nations and its partner humanitarian agencies have repeatedly appealed for increased international support for Afghanistan.

    Pakistan’s Murree Brewery Breaks a 50-Year Dry Spell; To Take its Beer to Global Markets

    Despite this historic export milestone, the company’s leadership remains cautious. Murree Brewery has made it clear that it does not intend to draw unnecessary attention to its alcohol business within Pakistan.

    Scorching Heatwave Engulfs Delhi and North-Central India: Temperatures Hit 45°C+ as IMD Warns of Prolonged Extreme Conditions

    As Delhi and much of India endure this punishing heat, the event serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by rising temperatures.
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    IMF Hails Sri Lanka’s Resilient Growth Amid Rising External Risks

    The Fund reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country seeks to consolidate hard-won gains and move toward more durable, inclusive growth.

    India: Drought Demands Surge Across Southern States as Monsoon Deficit Hits 15% and El Niño Deepens Crisis

    The combination of a 15 per cent national deficit, a 28 per cent southern shortfall and the monsoon’s early withdrawal has turned what was once a forecast risk into a lived crisis for millions dependent on rainfed agriculture.

    Hilsa Boom in Gujarat’s Narmada Redraws India’s Fish Map as Breeding Grounds Shift from Bengal

    As climate variability continues to reshape river systems across South Asia, the Gujarat hilsa story serves as a vivid reminder that traditional food geographies are no longer fixed.

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    IMF Hails Sri Lanka’s Resilient Growth Amid Rising External Risks

    The Fund reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country seeks to consolidate hard-won gains and move toward more durable, inclusive growth.

    India: Drought Demands Surge Across Southern States as Monsoon Deficit Hits 15% and El Niño Deepens Crisis

    The combination of a 15 per cent national deficit, a 28 per cent southern shortfall and the monsoon’s early withdrawal has turned what was once a forecast risk into a lived crisis for millions dependent on rainfed agriculture.
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