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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Topic: SAARC

‘Do not normalise terrorism’ by backing Pakistan, Jaishankar told Bangladeshi counterpart last week

Bangladeshi Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain sought Jaishankar’s support to revive SAARC last weekend. India boycotted a SAARC summit in Pakistan after 2016 Uri terrorist attack.

SAARC Secretary General visits organisation’s agriculture center (SAC) in Dhaka

Ambassador Md. Golam Sarwar receives briefing on SAC's activities from Director Dr. Md. Harunur Rashid and his team.

Global media divided on India’s economic heft, ‘pities Indian pollsters’ for getting exit polls wrong

International media is also keeping an eye on Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s upcoming visit to Pakistan, but doesn’t have very high hopes for thawing of bilateral ties.

Pakistan ex-foreign secy Salman Bashir says ‘put ball in India’s court’ to get neighbours talking again

The former high commissioner to India suggested Pakistan appoint an envoy, or find middle ground in SAARC. Both countries withdrew their envoys follow tension over Kashmir in 2019.

Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Dialogue held in Bangkok, SAARC Sec emphasize on quality education

With nearly half of its population under the age of 24 and led by India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, South Asia is poised to have the world's largest youth labor force until 2040.

India firms up plans for first-ever BIMSTEC Business Summit, regional trade ministers to be invited

Development comes ahead of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in September. The grouping has gradually emerged as the “preferred platform” for regional cooperation in South Asia.

Iran’s Bagheri attends Asia Cooperation Dialogue

ACD Secretary General Discusses SAARC Cooperation.

India to host first ever BIMSTEC Business Summit in August, agenda yet to be finalised

The Business Summit slated for 6-8 August comes at a time when BIMSTEC has gradually emerged as ‘preferred platform’ for regional cooperation in South Asia.

Top SAARC, ACD officials discuss cooperation on sidelines of foreign ministers’ meet in Tehran

During the talks, the two discussed ways to deepen cooperation and collaboration between the two regional organisations in the areas of mutual interest and priorities.

SAARC secretary general stresses monetary stability amid global woes

Ambassador Golam Sarwar said that it was crucial to enhance regional cooperation in order to confront the current economic challenges and promote development.

On Camera

Cabo Verde defeated Spain with one man—a 40-year-old goalkeeper having the game of his life

Cabo Verde, a country with a population of 5,00,000, chose to trust a 40-year-old between the posts, and he made sure the ball never went inside the back of the net.

As US-Iran deal announcement paves way for Hormuz reopening, what lies ahead for India & oil markets

Crude prices fall as markets price out West Asia conflict risk. Analysts say India could benefit through lower import bill, easing inflation and improved energy security.

Indian firepower on global stage as Bharat Forge arm Kalyani unveils new artillery gun series in Paris

Showcasing its easily deployable & highly manoeuvrable 155 mm MArG system mounted on a 4x4 vehicle at Eurosatory 2026, firm seeks wider footprint across foreign markets.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.