India’s defense sector faces challenges like jet program delays, corruption, and procurement issues, weakening military readiness.
The governance of PTI in KP faces scrutiny over education, security, and infrastructure, raising concerns ahead of elections.
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Taliban’s leader Akhundzada visits Kandahar University, urges support for modern education but excludes women from the event.
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Overseas Pakistanis defy Imran Khan’s call to halt remittances, sending record $3bn in January to support families.
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A $34 Million commercial complex with 1,300 shops opens in Kabul, boosting business, jobs, and investment in Afghanistan.
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Elon Musk, Zalmay Khalilzad call for shutting down VOA, RFE/RL, sparking debate on U.S. government-funded media.
Bangladesh’s Operation Devil Hunt leads to 2,258 arrests nationwide to curb unrest and restore public safety.
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Hate speech against minorities in India surged 74% in 2024, with peaks during election season, India Hate Lab reports.
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Maharashtra reports 167 confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, 7 deaths, and intensified surveillance efforts.
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Mamata Banerjee confirms TMC will contest 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls solo, ruling out any alliance with Congress.