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Did China ask its people 'not to respond to aliens'? Origin of bizarre claim on social media

MS Dhoni-CSK Fallout? Report claims failed stake sale talks triggered rift

Scientists reveal the SAFEST COUNTRY when catastrophe strikes the planet

Serial killer on the loose in South Korea's Jeju Island? Fourth body found in three days as more than a dozen people go missing

2/3rd of glacier detached, collapsed: ISRO satellite images reveal what triggered Nepal floods

Trump once again claims without him there would be ‘no Israel right now’

Foreign espionage attacks against German companies surge to 37%, Bitkom report reveals

Blake Lively wins partial legal fee from Justin Baldoni after $8M request

Why is Pakistan deploying Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones near India border?

'OH MY GOD! We've found other agents!': Investigators discover not one or two, almost 700 OpenAI AI agents went rogue, hacked Hugging Face

Lunar eclipse 2026: India timings, places to see and more. August Blood moon factsheet

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on global outreach tour 

Both pilots killed as training aircraft crashes in Lucknow – What we know

16-year-old charged with preparing terror attack on kindergarten in Norway

How the S-400 protects itself from enemy attacks

Nepal floods: Over 165 dead, 400 missing; US, India, China, World Bank mobilise aid

India's multi-layered watch: The new surveillance war

5 doomsday planes spotted in US skies hours after CIA director's secret trip to Russia

9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to finally face trial in 2028, nearly 27 years after horrific attacks

Islamabad hospital fire: What we know about one of the biggest facility that housed Imran Khan

Workers run for life while filming Nepal flash flood: Scary new visuals emerge from Rasuwa

Russian military planes enter South Korean air defence zone amid rising tensions with North Korea: What's happening

Ron Weasley Is Back! Rupert Grint set to return to Harry Potter universe on Broadway

400-year-old 'vampire' grave in Poland reveals non-existent genetic lineage

Dolly Parton, global icon and queen of country music, dies at 80

Nepal flash floods: Kailash Mansarovar yatra affected, close to 400 pilgrims out of contact

'If he is dead, they're putting on a pretty good show': Trump casts fresh doubt over Mojtaba Khamenei's fate

Man arrested near US Capitol with guillotine in pickup truck: What happened?

Why the Su-30MKI cockpit is painted bright turquoise green

Once the undisputed kings of hockey, India’s glorious Olympic legacy contrasts with their long World Cup drought, with their only title coming in 1975. As the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup kicks off, the focus is on a new generation hoping to revive India’s hockey dominance and end decades of waiting for World Cup glory.


Can India end five-decade World Cup medal drought?

Five years after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, the war-ravaged nation continues to face a deepening humanitarian crisis, restrictions on women and girls, critical child malnutrition and growing international isolation. Where does Afghanistan stand under Taliban rule, and what challenges does the country face?


Five years of Taliban rule | Where is Afghanistan standing today in the world

In Afghanistan, a recent crackdown by the Taliban on women's clothing has led many female customers to stay home, leaving businesses struggling with declining footfall and falling sales.


Afghanistan: Ramp-up of clothing restrictions has halved turnover in markets 

A devastating fire at an unregistered nursing home in Anguruwatota, western Sri Lanka, killed 13 elderly residents on June 3. Public outrage has intensified after reports revealed that one victim was found chained to a bed, while another resident was untied and rescued from the blaze.


Sri Lanka: Fire Rips Through Care Home 

More than 15 people, including 11 civilians and four security personnel, have been killed in violent clashes between protesters and security forces amid demands for economic relief and governance reforms. As unrest escalated, Islamabad reportedly deployed around 14,000 troops to contain the rapidly deteriorating situation and restore order.


How Asim Munir Is Trying to Crush PoK Protesters 

Kabootarbaazi, the traditional art and sport of pigeon flying, traces its roots to Mughal India, where emperors like Jahangir prized it as a test of skill and prestige. But due to rapid urbanisation, this age-old practice faces an existential threat.

Age-Old Tradition of Pigeon-Rearing Under Threat Due to Rapid Urbanisation

Cross-border shelling from Pakistan has destroyed infrastructure at 22 schools in northeastern Afghanistan. In the border villages, classrooms lie in rubble with scattered books and ruined labs. Displaced students crowd into makeshift camps lacking teachers, supplies, or safety, worsening risks of child labor and early marriage


Dream of Education Upended for Thousands of Afghan Children Amid War With Pakistan

On April 21, 2019, Sri Lanka suffered coordinated suicide bombings on easter sunday, targeting three churches and three luxury hotels, killing around 270 people including 45 foreigners and injuring over 500. Seven years later in 2026, survivors and victims' families continue to demand justice.


7 Years of Easter Bombings: Catholics Mark Anniversary With Candles & Sombre Prayers

At least 11 civilians were killed in a targeted attack on a Shia Muslim gathering near a shrine in Injil district of Herat province, western Afghanistan.

Unidentified gunmen riding motorcycles opened fire on civilians at a picnic spot.


Picnic Spot Near Shia Shrine Targeted by Unidentified Gunmen in Herat District

A fuel crisis fueled by the Iran war is devastating Bangladesh's farmers. Critical diesel supplies for irrigation have dried up right in the heart of the Boro paddy planting season.

Bangladesh Fuel Crisis: Diesel Crunch Disrupts Irrigation Across Farmlands

Nepal's fake rescue racket involves a insurance fraud scheme targeting trekkers in the Himalayas.
Networks of trekking firms, helicopter operators, hospitals and agents stage phony medical emergencies to siphon millions from global insurers.

Fake Medical Emergencies in Nepal | Tour Guides Nexus Exposed

'Basant' a festival associated with flying kites, returns to Pakistan after nearly 20 years of ban. Watch this eport for more details!


Spring Kite-Flying Festival in Lahore

From boycotting the match against India to agreeing to play with its neighbour, a look at how Pakistan made a U-turn for the upcoming match of the T20 World Cup


India-Pakistan Match: Battle on the Field

What the Elections Mean for India and Pakistan?

And Decode the Impact of the Results on the Future of Minorities in Bangladesh. 

Bangladesh Elections 2026: Tight Race Between BNP and Jamaat

Why has Pak failed to curb Baloch insurgency? Balochistan is Pakistan's largest but also poorest province. We take a look at how Balochistan has become one of the biggest pressure points for Islamabad. 


Pakistan’s Balochistan on the Boil | Islamabad on the Edge 

India At This Hour: 

-Delhi Biker Dies After Falling into Pit
- Meghalaya: At Least 30 Dead in Mine Blast
- AAP leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead in Punjab
- Jamshedpur on Alert After Intel Input

Delhi Biker Dies After Falling into Pit | Meghalaya: At Least 30 Dead in Mine Blast  |India This Hour

The Beating the Retreat Ceremony 2026 was held in New Delhi, marking the grand conclusion of India’s Republic Day celebrations. The ceremonial event featured mesmerising military band performances, traditional tunes, and a spectacular display of discipline and patriotism by the Indian armed forces.

Beating the Retreat 2026 in New Delhi | Grand Finale of Republic Day Celebrations

A traditional Pakistani musical instrument got the unesco's intangible cultural heritage tag in the month of December.
Made of clay, the flute-like boreendo's popularity has been on a steady decline among the younger crop of musicians.
Our next story shines a light on the heritage in danger of extinction.

Boreendo: The soul of Sindhhi folk music  | Pakistan's music on UNESCO list

In Pakistan, transgender community are fighting for acceptance. Though the gender affirmation surgery was legalised in 2018, stigma around it continues to persist. Many people from the trans community go under surgeries that are carried out in secrecy and fear.

Transgender Secret Surgeries in Pakistan

Do you know you can buy alcohol in Bangladesh? Though alcohol is banned for Muslims in the country, there is a surprise success story of profits from alcohol sales. This is the story of Bangladesh's only licensed distillery.

Bangladesh's Alcohol Industry a Surprising Success

India is expanding its energy ties with Bhutan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Bhutan this week, where he reaffirmed New Delhi's unwavering support for Thimphu. From attending the Global Peace Prayer Festival to inaugurating the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric project, take a look at how these two South Asian nations are strengthening their bilateral ties.

Strengthening India-Bhutan Friendship

Pak Military Tightens Its Grip Over Power

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Pak's 27th Amendment Bill Passed in Both Houses: Munir Gets Lifelong Immunity

Bangladeshi politicians have stalled the July charter, a key democratic reform plan. What is the July charter and why is there so much debate around it?


The July Charter Debate: Will Bangladesh's elections get delayed?

At least nine climbers, including seven foreigners and two local guides, were killed in two separate and incidents of snowstorm and avalanche. Why is Nepal witnessing so many avalanches this year?


Deadly avalanche in Nepal | survivors recall horror

Another deadly earthquake wreaked havoc in Afghanistan. Survivors are now bracing up the winter cold. Why do so many earthquakes occur in Afghanistan?


Afghanistan's deadly earthquake | Afghans brace up for harsh winter now

Pakistan which is already facing internal security crisis and political unrest continues to stare at its fragile economy. Crushed by debt, battered by inflation — Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia yet again to seek help. Can Saudi Arabia save Pakistan from its economic miseries?


Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif visits Saudi Arabia again 