Korea 2026
A page on budgets in our government & policy coverage, part of our politics reporting, alongside the 26 reports filed on it so far.
Karnataka tells SC it complies with CWMA
The Karnataka government informed the Supreme Court on August 31, 2026, that it is complying with a Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order to
India's New IST Rules Create Compliance
India's Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating IST for all purposes.
South Korea searches for nine missing in
South Korean rescuers have started a ground search for nine citizens missing in Nepal's floods after bad weather halted helicopter operations.
Ahn Gyu-back Steps Down as Defense Minister
Outgoing Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back expressed mixed feelings about his tenure as South Korea's first civilian defense chief in over 60 years. He...
FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi over
An FIR was registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on August 30, 2026, over remarks he made about a 'purification' ritual in Haldwani.
Japan's Updated FOIP Initiative Focuses on
Japan's updated 2026 Indo-Pacific plan shifts from philosophy to practical cooperation with ASEAN on maritime security, critical minerals, and energy...
Japan's North Korea Diplomacy Stalled by
Japan's inability to hold summit-level talks with North Korea for over two decades is rooted in the unresolved abduction issue and a bureaucratic...
Japan's Muted Reaction to U.S.-South Korea
Japan has given a muted public response to the U.S. decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, but analysts see the move...
Supreme Court orders FIR copy for journalist
The Supreme Court ordered Ghaziabad Police to provide a copy of an FIR to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay on August 25, 2026.
RSS Chief Rejects Exclusion of Muslims
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated on August 29, 2026, that Hindutva does not envision an India without Muslims, asserting that Hindus who believe...
Asian Leaders with Chinese Education
A growing number of top leaders in South Korea, Laos, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam have studied at Chinese universities.
Singapore to auction forfeited assets from
Over 1,000 luxury items and 80 properties seized in Singapore's S$3 billion money laundering case will be auctioned from September 2026.
South Korea finalizes Muan County for
A government committee has finalized Muan County as the new site for the Gwangju Air Base, a move to accelerate an 800 trillion-won semiconductor...
MeitY issues AI agent tender for DigiLocker
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a tender on August 7, 2026 to recruit AI/ML professionals for a Unified AI...
South Korea Tightens Crackdown on Chinese Fishing Near NLL
South Korea announced new measures to curb illegal Chinese fishing near the Northern Limit Line in the Yellow Sea.
4000 Scammed in Ballia Job Recruitment FIR
Over 4,000 people were allegedly scammed by a fake government job recruitment scheme in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, with an FIR lodged on August 26, 2026.
Japan Faces AI-Driven Chinese Disinformation
Japan’s Ministry of Defense released its 2026 Defense White Paper, highlighting Chinese AI-powered information operations targeting Japanese society...
Parandur Airport Project Scrapped
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay formally cancelled the ₹27,400-crore Parandur greenfield airport project on August 26, 2026, ending years...
Kathi Zellweger
Aid worker Kathi Zellweger recounts her experiences in North Korea during the famine
US-South Korea Alliance Management Through Social Media
Analysis of a US President's social media post and its implications for the US-South Korea alliance
North Korea Rejects Trump’s Diplomatic Overtures, Maintains Hardline Stance
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed recent claims of communication between Washington and Pyongyang, calling U.S...
Japan's Defense Enhancements: A Strategic Response to Regional Challenges
Japan's efforts to strengthen its Self-Defense Forces are driven by regional security concerns, particularly China's military buildup and North...
South Korea's Nuclear Dilemma
South Korea faces a growing nuclear threat from North Korea and a decreasing reliability of the United States as a security guarantor, leading to a...
Why Kim Jong Un Might Seek Another Summit with Trump
Despite North Korea's strengthened position, Kim Jong Un may have strategic reasons to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump again, including...