Pakistan: 24 Killed in Explosions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Calls Grow for Probe
At least 24 people, including children, died in explosions in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with opposition accusing the military of airstrikes and demanding a probe....
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Sri Lanka, EU Ink Grant Agreement for Biodiversity Conservation and Waste Management
Sri Lanka signs EU grant deal to boost biodiversity conservation and solid waste management for sustainable economic recovery....
Bangladesh Approves 40,000 Body Cameras for Police Ahead of National Elections
Bangladesh approves procurement of 40,000 body cameras for police to ensure transparency and accountability during national elections, with UNDP managing the purchase....
Sri Lanka to Seek Legal Advice Over Unpaid USD 1 Billion Compensation for 2021 Marine Disaster
Sri Lanka to seek legal advice after MV X-Press Pearl owners fail to pay USD 1 billion compensation for 2021 marine disaster that devastated coastal ecosystems....
Sri Lanka President Reaffirms Energy Sovereignty, Rules Out Power Sector Privatisation
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake rules out power sector privatisation, pledges energy sovereignty and protection of workers’ rights under new reforms....
Forensic Expert Confirms Voice in Leaked Audio Matches Former PM Sheikh Hasina in July Crackdown Orders
Forensic expert tells ICT-2 that leaked audio ordering use of lethal weapons during July uprising matches former PM Sheikh Hasina’s voice, implicating her in crackdown....
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....
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....