India

The Government of India has said that India-headquartered International Solar Alliance (ISA) will continue working with its 125 member and signatory countries to advance...

Mahira Akhtar, a Pakistani citizen, worked as a government school teacher in Rampur, UP, for years by concealing her identity and using forged documents. Exposed in a departmental inquiry, she was dismissed, and police filed an FIR for fraud and forgery under IPC sections.

The government forecasts 7.4% GDP growth for FY26, slightly above RBI’s estimate and FY25’s 7.3%, signaling resilience against US tariffs up to 50%. November exports jumped 20% to $38.13 billion, with 22% gains to the US and 90% to China. Private consumption rises 7%, manufacturing 7%, and investments strengthen, narrowing the trade deficit.

ICC denied Bangladesh Cricket Board's request to move T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing security and commitments. BCB refuses travel after Mustafizur Rahman's IPL release from KKR due to Indo-Bangla tensions, risking match forfeits.

Oikya Parishad reports 51 attacks on Bangladesh minorities in December, including 10 murders, as February 2026 elections near. Recent Hindu killings in Jessore, Narsingdi, and Shariatpur fuel fears of voter intimidation and rising communal terror despite interim government promises.

This year's exchange marks the 35th consecutive year in which the lists have been exchanged.