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World Politics & Diplomacy 05 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM IST

Ukraine Moves to Counter Jet Drones as Reports Point to a New Interceptor Derived from Bars Missile-Drone

Ukraine is accelerating its response to Russia’s emerging jet-powered drone threat, with reports indicating that a new interceptor may have been developed from the Bars missile-drone platform. The development comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says domestic systems are being tested and deployed to blunt attacks that have outpaced some existing air-defense tools.

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India Entertainment & Culture12 Oct 2026, 12:59 PM IST

IndianRaga Founder Sriram Emani Turns to Film to Reframe South Asian Identity in 'Jam Boy'

Sriram Emani, the founder of IndianRaga, is moving from digital cultural entrepreneurship into filmmaking with 'Jam Boy,' a project aimed at exploring identity, belonging, and the complexity of South Asian experience. The shift reflects a broader effort to tell stories that move beyond familiar diaspora stereotypes and present more layered portrayals of contemporary Indian and South Asian life.

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India Entertainment & Culture12 Oct 2026, 06:29 PM IST

Roundglass Sustain’s ‘A Spring Against All Odds’ Selected for Film SouthAsia in Kathmandu

Roundglass Sustain’s short film A Spring Against All Odds has been selected among 48 titles for Film SouthAsia, the international documentary festival set for Kathmandu from November 27 to 29, 2026. Written by Radhika Raj and directed by Samreen Farooqui, the film’s inclusion signals growing international visibility for Indian environmental storytelling and short-form documentary work.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11 Oct 2026, 01:19 PM IST

Iran Sharpens Criticism of Pakistan as Saudi Defense Pact Takes Effect

Iran has intensified its criticism of Pakistan as a Saudi-linked defense arrangement begins to reshape regional alignments, underscoring the widening diplomatic strain across the Gulf and South Asia. The dispute highlights how Pakistan’s expanding security role in the Middle East is colliding with Iran’s concerns over encirclement, sectarian rivalry, and shifting military partnerships.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 05:49 AM IST

Nepal’s Home Minister Gurung to Visit India for BIMSTEC Security Talks

Nepal Home Minister Gurung will travel to India from October 12 to 14 to attend a BIMSTEC Home Ministry-level meeting, underscoring the growing importance of regional coordination on internal security, border management and disaster response. The visit comes at a time when South Asian governments are seeking more practical cooperation through subregional forums that can move beyond rhetoric and deliver operational results.

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Startups & Venture Capital06 Oct 2026, 10:37 PM IST

JioHotstar Enters MENA Through Starzplay Partnership, Broadening Its Global Reach

JioHotstar has expanded into the Middle East and North Africa through a partnership with Starzplay, marking a significant step in the platform’s international growth strategy. The move brings Indian originals, films, television shows and regional-language content to audiences across a region with strong demand for South Asian entertainment.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility05 Oct 2026, 10:42 PM IST

Astana Financial Hub Eyes Partnership With GIFT City as Kazakhstan, India Deepen Investment Ties

The Astana International Financial Centre is exploring collaboration with India’s GIFT City, signaling a potential bridge between two fast-developing financial hubs in Central Asia and South Asia. The talks reflect a broader push to expand cross-border financial services, attract investment and support emerging areas such as sustainable finance and digital assets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 06:30 AM IST

Pakistan Launches Deadly Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Deepening Border Crisis

Pakistan has launched airstrikes inside Afghanistan that Afghan officials and the Taliban say killed civilians, including children, in a sharp escalation along one of South Asia’s most volatile frontiers. The strikes have triggered condemnation from Kabul and renewed alarm over the risk of a wider confrontation between the two neighbors, whose relations have deteriorated over militant sanctuaries, border security and cross-border attacks.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (10:22 AM IST)

APSEZ Doubles Colombo Terminal Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs in $750 Million Expansion

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has completed a $750 million expansion of its Colombo terminal, lifting annual capacity to 3.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs. The enlarged facility is expected to handle nearly a quarter of the Port of Colombo’s targeted 13 million TEU capacity by 2028, strengthening the terminal’s role in South Asia’s transshipment network.

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