Sri Lanka CID Transfers 6,000 Gold Items Linked to LTTE to Central Bank
CID transfers 6,000 gold items linked to LTTE to Sri Lanka's Central Bank after court-ordered analysis; investigations continue into their origins....
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IND: Supreme Court Judge Calls for Decriminalisation of Defamation, Flags Political Misuse
Justice M.M. Sundresh urges a rethink on criminal defamation, as the Supreme Court stays multiple cases against politicians and journalists amid rising misuse....
IND: PM Modi Urges Indians to Support Local Industry, Promotes ‘GST Bachat Utsav’
PM Modi urges Indians to support local products, promotes ‘GST Bachat Utsav’ with lower GST rates to boost savings, jobs, and domestic industry....
Supreme Court Slams Selective Release of Air India Crash Report, Seeks Independent Probe
Supreme Court slams selective release of Air India crash report, calls it “irresponsible” and seeks independent, time-bound investigation into the June 12 tragedy....
IND: PM Modi Calls GST Rate Cuts a ‘Next-Generation Reform’ to Boost Growth, Ease Burden on Middle Class
PM Modi calls new GST rate cuts a "GST Bachat Utsav," promising relief for households and a boost to India’s economy as changes take effect from Sept 22....
Panic Among Indian H-1B Visa Holders in US After Trump’s USD 100,000 Fee Hike
Thousands of Indian H-1B holders panic as Trump’s USD 100,000 visa fee hike forces last-minute travel cancellations ahead of Diwali and weddings....
Maldives Sees Rise in Food Aid Applications as Prices Surge
NSPA data shows food aid applications in Maldives rose in August amid rising inflation, with the government importing essentials to stabilize prices....
Taliban Free British Couple After 7-Month Detention in Afghanistan, Qatar Mediates Release
The Taliban freed British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds after seven months in detention, with Qatar mediating the release as Afghanistan seeks closer international ties....
Pakistan Skip Asia Cup Pre-Match Press Conference Again Amid Rising Tensions
Pakistan’s cricket team skips a second Asia Cup pre-match press conference amid rising tensions with India ahead of their Super Four clash in Dubai....
US Report Flags Bangladesh Over Fiscal Transparency Shortfalls
Bangladesh failed to meet the US State Department’s fiscal transparency standards for 2025, with the report calling for timely audits, detailed budgets, and independent oversight....