IND: Andhra Pradesh temple stampede leaves 10 dead, several injured in Srikakulam
At least 10 people, including eight women and a boy, were killed in a stampede at Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district....
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India launches IN-SPAN startup platform to connect entrepreneurs in Nepal and India
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has launched IN-SPAN, a startup platform connecting entrepreneurs from India and Nepal, offering fully funded training at IIT Madras....
Bangladesh CID declares Sheikh Hasina, 260 others fugitives in sedition case linked to ‘Joy Bangla Brigade’
Bangladesh’s CID has declared ousted PM Sheikh Hasina and 260 others fugitives in a sedition case linked to the pro-Hasina “Joy Bangla Brigade,” with the International Crimes Tribunal verdict due November 13....
Pakistan’s textile exports hit USD 1.6 billion in September, highest in three years
Pakistan’s textile exports hit USD 1.6 billion in September, the highest in three years, led by record knitted apparel shipments worth USD 485 million....
Sri Lanka’s opposition MPs demand police protection amid security concerns
Sri Lanka’s opposition MPs have urged the police chief to provide personal protection to all elected representatives amid rising security concerns....
Pakistan: 18 TTP-linked militants arrested in Punjab during counterterror operations
Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department arrested 18 suspected militants linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan during intelligence-based operations across Punjab province...
Bihar Election 2025: Priyanka Gandhi slams NDA, says ‘no double-engine govt as Delhi pulls all strings’
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the NDA of running Bihar’s government from Delhi and weakening democracy by deleting voters, during her first rally in Begusarai....
Bihar Elections 2025: The Mirage of ‘Viksit Bihar’ vs the Realities on the Ground
As Bihar heads into the 2025 elections, the rhetoric of “Viksit Bihar” clashes with grim realities—unemployment, crumbling education, poor healthcare, and recurring floods. A data-driven look at what Bihar truly needs: inclusion, governance, and dignity....
Pakistan, Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire; Fresh Peace Talks Set for Istanbul on Nov 6
Pakistan and Afghanistan have extended their ceasefire and agreed to resume peace talks in Istanbul on November 6, mediated by Türkiye and Qatar, after deadly cross-border clashes....
B’desh CID Files Money Laundering Case Against Ex-PM Hasina Former Aide for Allegedly Laundering Tk 100 Crore
Bangladesh CID has filed a money laundering case against Jahangir Alam, a former aide to Sheikh Hasina, accusing him of laundering Tk 100 crore abroad through fake companies....