India News Digest
The Gambia's government announced more than $700M worth of medicines for the health sector, according to The Point Newspaper. Child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) prevention efforts also drew attention in The Gambia this week.
India Today
India Post GDS Cut-Off Marks Published for 2026
Career Power reports on the 2026 India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) cut-off, which lists the qualifying marks by state. The article is a reference listing of the published cut-offs.
The Gambia News
Gov't Announces Over $700M in Medicines for Health Sector
The Point Newspaper reports that the government has boosted the health sector with medicines valued at over $700 million. The report does not include a breakdown of the supplies.
Communities and Faith Leaders Work to Protect Girls from Child Marriage
The United Nations Population Fund reports that communities and faith leaders in The Gambia are working together to protect girls from child marriage. UNICEF has also called for an end to child marriage in the country.
WILL Launches Regional Survivor Network Against FGM
The Women's Initiative for Learning and Liberation (WILL) has launched a regional survivor network to strengthen the fight against female genital mutilation. The network is intended to support efforts to end the practice.
Liberia Takes Part in ECOWAS Boundary Commissions Meeting in The Gambia
Liberia participated in the 3rd Annual Meeting of ECOWAS Heads of National Boundary Commissions, held in The Gambia. The meeting brings together national boundary commission heads from the regional bloc.
Military Tribunal Jurisdiction Challenged in Sanna Manjang Case
The defence in the case of Sanna Manjang argues that the military tribunal 'lacks competence' to try him and challenges the court martial's jurisdiction. The Point Newspaper reports on the challenge.
Revising Court Dismisses Objection in Judgement
The Revising Court dismissed an objection raised by an objector in a judgement, according to The Point Newspaper. The report does not give further details of the case.
TANGO and British High Commission Sign Agreement on CSO Coordination
TANGO and the British High Commission have signed an agreement to strengthen coordination among civil society organisations and election observation. The Point Newspaper reports on the signing.
Youth Parliamentarians Urged to Use Information for Accountability
Youth parliamentarians were urged to use information as a tool for accountability, according to The Point Newspaper. The report covers the call to action made to the group.
Persons with Disabilities in CRR Face Growing Challenges
According to The Point Newspaper, persons with disabilities in the Central River Region (CRR) face increasing challenges, as stated by Baldeh. The report does not include further figures.