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India defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, with Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag and Ayush Shetty delivering strong performances. The win ensured a semifinal berth and confirmed at least a bronze medal for the 2022 champions

Bangladesh summoned India’s acting envoy Pawan Badhe to protest remarks by Himanta Biswa Sarma on alleged deportation of Bangladeshis, calling them disparaging and harmful to ties between India and Bangladesh

UAE’s exit signals a gradual shift in global oil governance—from tightly coordinated production regimes to more flexible, nationally driven strategies

India-Tanzania trade rose to $9.02 billion in 2025-26, with both sides reaffirming commitment to deepen economic ties during the Joint Trade Committee meet, focusing on local currency trade, visas, mining, healthcare, education and digital cooperation

Piyush Goyal said the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has boosted bilateral trade beyond $100 billion, driving growth across sectors, enhancing services trade, and creating opportunities for Indian businesses, MSMEs and farmers

India and the UK discussed enhancing trade and investment ties during a virtual meeting between Piyush Goyal and Peter Kyle, focusing on maximising gains from the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

Pakistan’s military said security forces killed 13 militants from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan during border operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa near Afghanistan, under the Azm-e-Istehkam, amid rising militant violence and infiltration attempts

Reports from officials in New Delhi say that Pakistan is planning heightened activity in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to internationalise the issue and seek US involvement, while Indian agencies monitor possible terror modules and anticipate retaliation dynamics closely monitored situation

Filmmaker Pasha Talankin lost his Academy Award Oscar statuette after it was checked in at JFK Airport and later misplaced by Lufthansa, prompting an urgent search following his film’s Oscar win

Research in Wapusk National Park and Hudson Bay finds longer ice-free seasons increase polar bears visits near humans, regardless of body condition, suggesting climate change influences encounters more than hunger, though stress may escalate conflicts 

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew criticism after suggesting Koh-i-Noor diamond be returned during King Charles III’s visit, with critics calling his remarks inappropriate during a solemn September 11 attacks memorial event

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has appealed to the Islamabad High Court for release on humanitarian grounds, citing deteriorating eyesight and prolonged solitary confinement. His counsel argued that Khan has lost 85% of his vision and that prison conditions are worsening his health.

UAE’s exit from OPEC opens up strategic opportunities for countries like India amid ongoing regional conflicts

The Indian rupee ended 4 paise higher at 94.84 against the US dollar, supported by softer crude prices, though pressures from rising oil, FII outflows, and global uncertainties capped gains. Markets remain cautious amid US-Iran tensions and inflation concerns

The Supreme Court of the United States struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, weakening protections against racial discrimination in voting, alarming civil rights advocates who fear reduced minority representation and a rollback of decades of electoral safeguards

Global oil prices surged as Brent crude crossed $125 amid stalled US-Iran talks and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating tensions in the Iran war triggered market uncertainty, impacting Asian stocks and raising energy concerns worldwide

Nepal Airlines apologised after sharing a map incorrectly depicting Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The airline removed the post, citing error, amid backlash, while reaffirming respect for regional ties and accuracy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the ongoing US-Iran war has severely impacted Pakistan’s economy, with the oil import bill surging from USD 300 million to USD 800 million.

Experts say the fall of rial is likely to further fuel inflation, as rising dollar drives up cost of essential imports — from food and medicine to electronics and raw materials

Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and the executive committee resigned Wednesday following intense criticism over the national team's decline and mismanagement. The move follows Sri Lanka's early exit from the T20 World Cup and signals a major administrative overhaul

US President Donald Trump faces a May 1 deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution over the Iran war, requiring congressional approval or troop withdrawal. Growing political opposition and legal uncertainty heighten tensions over presidential war authority

Elon Musk testified against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging a shift from nonprofit goals to profit-driven motives. The case could impact AI governance, philanthropy norms, and competition in the global artificial intelligence sector

Asian stocks mostly rose on Wednesday despite Wall Street losses, while oil slipped after UAE announced exit from OPEC. Investors tracked US-Iran tensions, Fed decision, and earnings. Regional indexes were mixed, with Hong Kong leading gains and Australia, Taiwan declining slightly

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces lawmakers over the Iran war, defence budget, and military leadership shake-ups. Democrats question costs and legality, while Republicans weigh support. Rising tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruption, and leadership firings add pressure