Lawrence Lamont

India has withdrawn transhipment facilities for Bangladeshi exports due to actions by Dhaka affecting bilateral trade, according to the External Affairs Ministry.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.

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and China are engaged in discussions regarding tariffs, expressing optimism about reaching a deal to resolve the ongoing trade war. Talks have occurred since the US increased tariffs on China, following Beijing's response to earlier levies.

BluSmart's ties with Gensol Engineering, promoted by Anmol and Pramod Jaggi, may end up being too much to bear. A deep dive into how the Jaggi brothers allegedly diverted hundreds of crores that were meant for EV purchases for personal use

The Enforcement Directorate is likely to file prosecution complaints against Robert Vadra in multiple money laundering cases, including the Gurgaon land deal. These cases also involve alleged links to arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari and the Bikaner land deal. Vadra's questioning follows charges against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, intensifying scrutiny on financial dealings.

In a significant reform, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering removing the mandatory physics and maths requirement in class 12 for commercial pilot license (CPL) training. This move aims to open the field to arts and commerce students, aligning India with global standards.

The Supreme Court is considering petitions from a Muslim woman, an NGO, and an advocate challenging the inheritance provisions of Sharia law, arguing they discriminate against women. They seek the freedom to follow the secular Indian Succession Act instead.

The reason why Indian startups are trailing China is obvious. Without real manufacturing reform, entrepreneurs will fail to build out the latest technology or industrial sectors

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.

Pakistan's army chief, Gen Asim Munir, delivered a provocative speech urging Pakistanis to uphold the 'two-nation theory,' sparking concerns in India. Intelligence sources view this as a diversionary tactic amid internal security challenges and escalating conflicts with the TTP and Baloch insurgents.

A mass shooting at Florida State University resulted in two fatalities and five injuries, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. The suspect, identified as the son of a local law enforcement officer and believed to be a student, is hospitalized. Authorities have secured the campus, and investigations are ongoing, with classes and events canceled.