Water woes again for Pakistan, now it’s Afghanistan

This comes days after a ceasefire was brokered between the two countries following days of hostilities….reports Asian Lite News Months after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty in response to the Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, Afghanistan has now announced plans to build dams on the Kunar River “as soon as possible” — a move likely to stir unease in Islamabad. Taking it to X, Muhajer Farahi, Taliban’s Deputy Information Minister, said, “His Eminence Amir al-Mu’mineen, (referring to Taliban Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada), may God protect him, has instructed Ministry of Water and Energy to begin

Poverty Soars: 4 in 10 Pakistanis Now Impoverished

The poverty rate, which had been declining for nearly two decades, has now surged to 39 per cent…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan is facing a deepening poverty crisis that reflects the convergence of economic mismanagement, structural inefficiencies, and environmental devastation. The poverty rate, which had been declining for nearly two decades, has now surged to 39 per cent, pushing an estimated 12.5 million additional people below the poverty line, according to an article in Lens Asia, a Bangladesh media outlet. Between fiscal

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UN stuck in 1945, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar warned that institutions unable to adapt to changing realities risk becoming obsolete….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S.

UN Faces Crisis, Says Rajnath

Rajnath Singh said India recognises that the success of peacekeeping depends not only on numbers but on preparedness….reports Asian Lite

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India’s E&M Sector Enters a New Growth Phase

India’s cinema market is multilingual, and many regional industries are now rivalling Hindi output in volume and box-office share … writes Rafeek Ravuther The Indian film sector is undergoing a meaningful transformation.

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Neena Gupta Highlights Ageism

Veteran actress Neena Gupta has opened up about the persistent challenges older actors face in the entertainment industry, pointing out a shortage of meaningful roles

Mammootty Back On Sets

Producer Anto Joseph also took to Instagram to share heartfelt sentiments about Mammootty’s return, highlighting the overwhelming support the actor received during his unexpected

Shah Rukh Joins Billionaire Club

Bollywood’s biggest star, Shah Rukh Khan, has officially joined the billionaire club, becoming the world’s richest entertainer with an estimated net worth of $1.4

Zeenat Aman Reflects on Beauty

Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman, who redefined the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema with her glamour and westernised fashion during the 1970s and

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Sai’s Time Is Coming!

Sudharsan, soon to turn 24, faces mounting pressure to justify his place at number three, considering the stakes are forever high in Indian cricket’s

‘It’s Mind Over Technique’

Gill said the quick white-ball to red-ball switch was more mental than technical, adding he focused on defence and getting in the zone….reports Asian

Para Glory for India

Paul Fitzgerald, head of World Para Athletics, and IPC president Andrew Parsons praised India’s recent growth in sports, including para sports….reports Asian Lite News

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India invites Rishi Sunak to its AI summit in 2026

India to host world’s first Global South AI summit in 2026, with Ashwini Vaishnaw inviting Rishi Sunak to join global talks on responsible, inclusive artificial intelligence. India’s Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has invited former UK
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