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    E-governance

    India: G RAM G Act to Replace MGNREGA from July 1

    As the 1 July 2026 deadline approaches, the Ministry of Rural Development has outlined a seamless transition plan.
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    Finance and Economy

    India’s Bank Credit Growth Surges to 15.9% in FY26 Amid Strong Economic Demand

    India’s banking sector registered robust credit growth of 15.9 per cent in the financial year 2025-26, driven by strong demand across agriculture, industry, services and retail lending segments, according to the Union Ministry of Finance.
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    Democracy

    Major Reforms in Foreign Investment Rules Announced in Union Budget 2026-27

    Specifics on FDI limits in sectors like defence or manufacturing remain broad, with no immediate changes announced. Implementation timelines are unclear, but the government aims to roll out these reforms swiftly to capitalise on global shifts in investment patterns.
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    Civil society

    Pakistan: 40 Killed as Quetta-Peshawar Bus Plunges into Ravine in Zhob

    As Pakistan grapples with this heartbreak, the incident serves as a stark call to action.
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    Civil society

    Life Sentence for Baloch Activists Sparks Widespread Condemnation as ‘Political Vendetta’

    The conviction relates to violence during the Baloch Raji Muchi (Baloch National Gathering) organised by the BYC in Gwadar in July 2024.
    Employment

    Sri Lanka Regains Upper-Middle-Income Status

    As the World Bank has highlighted, maintaining upper-middle status requires not just recovery momentum but deep structural reforms to drive sustainable, inclusive growth.

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    Civil society

    Pakistan: 40 Killed as Quetta-Peshawar Bus Plunges into Ravine in Zhob

    As Pakistan grapples with this heartbreak, the incident serves as a stark call to action.
    Civil society

    Life Sentence for Baloch Activists Sparks Widespread Condemnation as ‘Political Vendetta’

    The conviction relates to violence during the Baloch Raji Muchi (Baloch National Gathering) organised by the BYC in Gwadar in July 2024.
    Employment

    Sri Lanka Regains Upper-Middle-Income Status

    As the World Bank has highlighted, maintaining upper-middle status requires not just recovery momentum but deep structural reforms to drive sustainable, inclusive growth.
    Civil society

    Life Sentence for Baloch Activists Sparks Widespread Condemnation as ‘Political Vendetta’

    The conviction relates to violence during the Baloch Raji Muchi (Baloch National Gathering) organised by the BYC in Gwadar in July 2024.
    Afghanistan

    Afghanistan: Pakistan Airstrikes Spark Fear and Flight in Paktia as Taliban Pushes Unity

    Residents describe scenes of chaos and heartbreak. Homes reduced to rubble, families torn apart, and an overwhelming sense of vulnerability have gripped the community.

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