Aroop Adhikari

India has withdrawn transhipment facilities for Bangladeshi exports due to actions by Dhaka affecting bilateral trade, according to the External Affairs Ministry. This decision follows Bangladesh's suspension of Indian yarn imports and closure of three land ports. The move aims to address congestion at Indian ports and airports.

It’s not in the Ivy League but in smaller US universities that most students from India & most Americans get degrees. These are under far greater threat from the White House

Bangladesh urged Pakistan to formally apologize for the 1971 genocide and address unresolved bilateral issues to improve future relations. Pakistan expressed readiness for discussions on these matters, marking a resumption of talks after a 14-year hiatus. While previous calls for apology were made, current focus is on resolving lingering issues for stronger ties.

Riding on Will Jacks' impactful all-round performance, Mumbai Indians secured a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium. Jacks' crucial wickets of Travis Head and Ishan Kishan, coupled with his contribution of 36 runs, propelled Mumbai to their second consecutive win. Despite Heinrich Klaasen's late surge, SRH's total of 162/5 proved insufficient against Mumbai's strong batting lineup.

With SC saying it was inclined to stay parts of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 – including those allowing appointment of non-Muslims on Central Waqf Council and Waqf Boards and arbitrary denotification of ‘Waqf by user’ properties – the government decided to take a momentary step back and return with a detailed response to objections raised by a clutch of petitioners

Tesla investor Ross Gerber has intensified his criticism of Elon Musk, asserting that Musk's focus has shifted away from the electric car manufacturer, particularly towards his new venture, X AI. Gerber defends his stance amidst backlash, citing negative publicity stemming from Musk's actions. Despite concerns and a 33% year-to-date stock decline, Gerber's firm retains Tesla shares, anticipating a potential turnaround.

KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy has questioned the no-ball call during the MI vs SRH match, triggered by Heinrich Klaasen's glove placement. The incident saw Ryan Rickelton initially dismissed, then revived by the umpire's intervention, sparking debate over the fairness to the bowler. Despite the controversy, MI defeated SRH by five wickets, continuing their winning momentum after restricting SRH to 162/5.

Following Tahawwur Rana's extradition, India has urged Pakistan to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice, emphasizing Pakistan's continued shielding of those responsible. India reiterated its commitment to cooperating with Pakistan for a swift conclusion to the trial, while also highlighting Pakistan's reputation as a hub for global terrorism and ISI's involvement in the attacks.