‘Comments made in individual capacity’: India summons Bangladesh envoy after Dhaka’s ‘strong protest’ over Sheikh Hasina’s remarks | India News

Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (File photo) NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India, Md. Nural Islam, on Friday to express concerns over recent statements from Bangladesh authorities that portray India in a” negative light”.The statement released by the MEA in response to media queries, quoting spokesperson Randhir…

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ED probes Paytm for foreign funding and Fema violations

The company said it was ‘working towards resolving the matter in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory processes. We remain committed to strengthening processes in adherence and upholding the highest standards of compliance and governance’ NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said it has found foreign investors making investments in Paytm’s parent company, One97…

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US reinstates stricter Visa Interview Waiver criteria, impacting thousands of Indian applicants

The United States has reinstated stringent eligibility criteria for its Visa Interview Waiver, commonly referred to as the “dropbox” facility, marking a return to pre-pandemic regulations. Effective immediately, only those renewing a visa in the same nonimmigrant category, provided it expired within the last 12 months, will qualify for the dropbox option. Previously, a temporary…

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Most industry leaders express optimism for India’s economic landscape: Report

Most industry leaders believe that for the financial year 2025-2026, India’s economic growth would surge by 6-6.9 per cent, a recent pre-budget survey by global agency Grant Thornton revealed.Almost 22 per cent of the respondents expressed more optimism, forecasting growth rates in the range of 7-7.9 per cent. The survey highlighted the role of technological…

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Australia vs South Africa Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Rawalpindi weather update – Rain and loss of overs continue

Australia and South Africa are set for a crucial Champions Trophy showdown, with a semifinal spot at stake. Both teams enter the match with strong momentum — Australia pulled off a record-breaking chase of 352 against England, while South Africa convincingly defeated Afghanistan. Despite missing their star pacers — Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh…

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Our schemes inspired by antyodaya, ‘integral humanism’: Amit Shah in MP

BHOPAL: Nanaji Deshmukh‘s concept of Antyodaya and Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s “integral humanism” have been the twin inspirations for the Narendra Modi govt’s welfare initiatives, home minister Amit Shah said in MP’s Chitrakoot on Thursday.In just 10 years, the Centre, under Modi, has given basic amenities to 60 crore poor in the country, Shah said….

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England considering Test skipper Ben Stokes for white-ball captaincy | Cricket News

Ben Stokes (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England cricket‘s managing director Rob Key has kept the possibility open for Test captain Ben Stokes to lead the white-ball team.The development comes after Jos Buttler stepped down from his position following England’s poor performance at the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan and UAE, where they lost all three…

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