Global media highlights India's growth slump, noting some slowdown was expected due to govt's fiscal consolidation & RBI’s inflation control measures, but warns of 'tough times ahead'.
Protests by Hindu Sangharsh Samity Monday, demanding release of ex-ISKCON monk Chinmoy Das, turned violent with protesters breaching the premises & bringing down flag of Bangladesh.
The petition alleges that Indian channels aired provocative news and that unregulated broadcasts of content opposing Bangladeshi culture are leading to the destruction of the youth.
Incident took place during rally by Hindu Sangharsh Samity for release of Chinmoy Das. Police say situation was brought under control soon after 'miscreants' brought down Bangladesh flag.
The MEA, in a statement, condemned the breach of premises in Agartala and said that 'diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances'
Broken cricket relationships in the Subcontinent aren’t about any disputes over the game, nor Hindu-Muslim issues. It’s about the state of nations, and what goes on between them.
Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has recommended appointment of a 'reputed law & investigative firm' to assist in review of at least 7 power contracts signed during Hasina regime.
In interview with Al Jazeera, Yunus, who assumed power after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster this August, also terms reports of attacks on minorities ‘baseless propaganda originating from India’.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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