India’s Supreme Court prepares special Lok Adalat for pending cases
India’s Supreme Court will hold a consent-based Special Lok Adalat Aug. 21–23 for selected pending cases, as its docket stood at 92,755 on March 9.
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Maldives repaid major debts but reserves remain under pressure
Maldives met major April obligations, but reserves fell to $717.9 million, leaving about $1 billion in external debt service still due in 2026.
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Flooding Kills at Least 82 Across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan as Assam Impact Widens
At least 82 people died during a week of heavy rain and flooding across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Assam authorities reported 36 deaths and more than 650,000 people affected across 11 districts.
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ADB Cuts South Asia’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 6.0% as Energy Costs Weigh on Incomes
The Asian Development Bank lowered South Asia’s 2026 growth forecast, citing elevated energy prices, weaker real incomes and growing external-sector pressure across the region.
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India Announces Delhi Transit-Oriented Development Rules to Link Affordable Housing With Public Transport
India’s central government announced a 2026 policy and regulations for Delhi that connect affordable housing and compact mixed-use development with existing and planned public-transit infrastructure.
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India’s Narendra Modi Announces Examination Reforms After July 26 Paper-Leak Protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Nandan Nilekani-led task force and proposed legislation after sustained student protests over examination paper leaks in India.
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Tuensang Road, Drain Tender Reaches Key ADB Project Deadline
A Nagaland tender for Tuensang road and roadside-drain work closes August 5, while the wider $162 million ADB-backed program remains proposed.
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WTO Farm Talks Remain Divided After First Post-MC14 Session
WTO agriculture talks resumed in Geneva after MC14 without a deal, as members split over subsidies, food stocks, safeguards, market access and exports.
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India’s U.S. trade framework faces a new tariff test
A final U.S. 10% tariff action has changed India’s trade position while negotiators work toward a broader agreement that remains unfinished.
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India’s Active Monsoon Session Faces Legislative and Political Tests
India’s Parliament is considering tax, small-business and higher-education proposals while protests over exam integrity test the government’s call for debate.
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India Passes Exam-Malpractice Bill After Youth Protests
India’s Parliament passed tougher exam-malpractice measures after youth protests and a minister’s resignation, but the law still needs assent and implementation.
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India Faces New 10% U.S. Tariff as Trade Talks Continue
World India – A new additional U.S. tariff on eligible Indian goods took effect July 24, while exemptions, textiles and trade talks remain unresolved.