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Pakistan will host the 14th South Asian Games from April 3 to 11, 2027, across Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar. The decision was approved by the South Asia Olympic Council's executive committee, with India's participation confirmed through video link attendance.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah, who rode a Gen Z wave to power in March, faces protests, parliamentary pressure and dissent within his own party just 150 days into office. His attendance record in parliament, handling of border disputes with India and management of domestic crises have drawn criticism.
The Bihar government has invited airlines to bid for five new international routes from Patna and Gaya, offering viability gap funding for six months. Meanwhile, IndiGo has announced twice-weekly Gaya–Bangkok flights starting October 26, 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marks a decade since its launch in August 2016, with annual transactions surging from 1.78 crore in FY17 to 24,162 crore in FY26. The platform now handles nearly half of global real-time payments, operates in 11 countries, and has become the backbone of India's digital economy.
A collision on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway led to the seizure of over 10 kg of gold and the detention of two men, including a Nepali national. The GST department suspects a possible international smuggling racket, while police have handed the case to Customs for investigation.
China has unveiled plans for a massive ring road spanning over 25,000km along its land borders and coastline, aiming to boost development and national unity. The project, set for completion by 2030, will pass through regions with large ethnic-minority populations and faces geopolitical and ecological challenges.
At the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting in Bhubaneswar, South Africa's Tshepo Jason Tyantini and India's Abinaya Rajarajan emerged as the fastest male and female athletes. While Indian sprinters Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh finished outside the medals, their coach sees the result as a valuable lesson ahead of the Asian Games.
A federal judge in New York ruled that the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries was unlawful, exceeding Secretary of State Marco Rubio's authority. The ruling vacates the policy and sets aside visa denials based solely on it, with the government likely to appeal.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during a security review of the strategic Siliguri Corridor, directed agencies to expand their footprint, clear encroachments, and halt illegal immigration. He also urged the West Bengal government to bolster Civil Defence and Home Guards, and suggested opening more Sainik schools and increasing NCC cadets. The visit comes ahead of a three-day tour starting Thursday, focusing on border security and SSB projects.
Filming of Sam Mendes' four-part Beatles biopic included a recreation of the iconic Abbey Road album cover, drawing attention to the production's progress. Separately, reports have emerged about a reported rift between actor Barry Keoghan and his brother Eric, attributed by sources to Barry's new relationship with Danica Hall.