India News Digest
The Gambia's December 5 election dominates national coverage, with opposition figures calling it the country's "final opportunity" for change and experts warning that fake news threatens the vote.
India Today
Retired Tripura-cadre bureaucrat named IL&FS chairman and managing director
A retired bureaucrat from the Tripura cadre has been posted as chairman and managing director of IL&FS. The available report covers the appointment only.
BNP Paribas appoints Aman Mehra to lead North and East India transaction banking sales
BNP Paribas has named Aman Mehra to head transaction banking sales for North and East India. The appointment was reported by Adgully.com.
India Post GDS cut-off marks for 2026 released by state
Qualifying cut-off marks for the 2026 India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment have been published state by state. The listing is based on a Career Power report.
The Gambia News
Opposition calls December 5 election Gambia's 'final opportunity' for change
Darboe has described the December 5 election as Gambia's "final opportunity" for change. The statement comes ahead of the vote.
Experts warn fake news threatens December 5 election
Experts have raised alarm that misinformation could undermine the December 5 election in The Gambia. The report does not detail specific false claims.
Kiang West MP criticises presidency over tour spending
Kiang West MP has criticised the presidency for spending D75 million against a D50 million budget for a tour. The headline reports the spending and budget figures.
Sanna Manjang criticises timing of court martial
Sanna Manjang has described the court martial as an afterthought. The headline reports the characterisation only.
GIA workers protest and demand managing director's resignation
Workers at GIA have staged a protest demanding the resignation of the managing director. The report does not detail the grievances.
GTBoard warns against unauthorised land sales in Tourism Development Area
The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) has warned against unauthorised land sales in a Tourism Development Area. The warning is aimed at preventing improper transactions in the zone.
GTBoard expects strong tourism season as Gambia Experience opens
GTBoard expects a strong tourism season as the Gambia Experience opens for the season. The headline gives no visitor figures.
Barrow urges Gambians to reject tribalism and embrace unity
President Barrow has urged Gambians to reject tribalism and embrace unity. The headline reports the message without further detail.
Gambia hosts five-day summit on social development
The Gambia is hosting a five-day summit on social development. The headline gives no outcomes or attendance details.
WAFFEST 2026 organisers declare readiness for eighth Banjul festival
Organisers of WAFFEST 2026 say they are ready for the eighth edition of the Banjul festival. The headline gives no dates or programme details.
SSHFC launches Taye Sama scheme to extend social security to informal sector
The SSHFC's Taye Sama scheme aims to bring social security to Gambia's informal sector. The headline gives no enrolment or coverage figures.
Study links human rights, climate and community in The Gambia
A University of Dayton publication connects human rights, climate and community issues in The Gambia. The headline gives no findings.
Notable quotes
final opportunity — Darboe