India News Digest
The Gambia faces a contested election season with multiple political parties mobilizing ahead of December 2026 polls, while economic indicators show remittances surging to D19.5 billion. In India, environmental concerns mount as over 242,000 trees have been felled in Assam over the past decade for development projects.
India Today
Slice appoints new leadership
Slice has appointed Samir Sawhney as Executive Director and Ramesh Kumar as Independent Director, signaling organizational restructuring in the fintech sector.
Assam loses 242,000 trees in decade
Over 2.42 lakh trees have been felled in Assam during the past decade in the name of development, raising environmental concerns about deforestation rates.
The Gambia News
Election season intensifies with multiple candidates
The Gambia's December 2026 presidential election is heating up with President Barrow attacking opposition figures Darboe and Bensouda, while multiple parties dispute early polling data showing Barrow ahead.
Coalition 2026 pledges anti-corruption agenda
Coalition 2026 leadership has vowed to combat corruption and end poverty, positioning themselves as an alternative in the upcoming presidential race.
NDP predicts opposition unity
The National Democratic Party leader has predicted opposition unity ahead of the 2026 election, signaling potential coalition-building among non-ruling parties.
PDOIS leader warns against political violence
The PDOIS party leader has urged Gambian youth to reject political violence as the election campaign intensifies.
EFF-Gambia launched ahead of polls
Prince Ebrima Sanyang has launched the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party in The Gambia ahead of the December elections.
International observers to monitor election
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) will deploy a pre-election mission ahead of the 2026 presidential polls to observe the electoral process.
Remittances surge to D19.5 billion
Remittances to The Gambia have surged to D19.5 billion as the Dalasi currency holds steady, providing economic support to the country.
NAWEC infrastructure developments
The National Water and Electricity Corporation (NAWEC) continues to be a focus of national infrastructure discussions.
Development capacity partnership signed
The Department of Community Development (DCD) and PAID-WA have inked a 5-year deal to boost development capacity in The Gambia.
Gambian karate achieves international milestone
Gambian karate has secured its first UFAK (Union of Francophone African Karate) Judges Badge, marking a significant achievement in the sport.
Football community mourns defender's death
The Gambia Football Federation has mourned the death of Sibanor United defender Modou Saidy.
Avian influenza resilience project underway
The Gambia is implementing a project to build resilience against high pathogenicity avian influenza, addressing biosecurity and agricultural health concerns.