Bangladesh's interim government has reinstated the "except Israel" inscription on its passports, reversing a 2021 decision. This move, announced on Sunday, formally prohibits Bangladeshi citizens from traveling to Israel. The reintroduction coincides with widespread anger in Bangladesh over Israel's military actions in Gaza, as evidenced by recent large-scale protests in Dhaka.
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Indian-origin MIT graduate Tushar Shah, part of a six-person crew, completed an 11-minute space journey on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin NS-30 mission from West Texas. Shah, a supporter of philanthropic causes, is also a hedge fund partner. The spacecraft traveled past the Von Karman line, returning safely after experiencing weightlessness and offering views of Earth. This mission reflects growing India-US space collaboration.
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India and Indonesia are finalizing a $450 million deal for BrahMos supersonic missiles, enhancing bilateral defense cooperation. Indonesian defense officials, led by Navy chief Muhammad Ali, were briefed on the missile's capabilities. This deal follows India's successful BrahMos export to the Philippines and is aimed at countering China's influence in the region.
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Private banks like Kotak Bank and RBL Bank are experiencing higher defaults in the microfinance sector. Kotak Bank reported a 10% rise in net profit, but its microfinance arm saw significant losses. Similarly, RBL Bank saw an 86% drop in net profit due to increased provisions for microfinance loans. Industry-wide challenges are anticipated to stabilize in the coming quarters.
An 18-year-old youth, Ayush Yadav, was mistakenly shot dead in Samastipur due to a land dispute between his family and neighbors. Ayush, wearing his uncle's shirt, was targeted while riding his bike. Two suspects have been arrested, and police are investigating the case. The family dispute over land ownership is ongoing in court.
Police in Hyderabad have arrested a couple for murdering their daughter-in-law, M Dalli, who had been missing for 40 days. Her husband, M Suresh, reported her disappearance and suspected his parents, Tulasi and Ananthi. They confessed to poisoning her and then attacking her with a stone before burying her body due to a longstanding grudge.
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Rishabh Pant, after a remarkable IPL 2024 return post a serious car accident, is struggling in IPL 2025 with the Lucknow Super Giants. Despite high expectations and a record Rs 27 crore deal, Pant's batting form has been poor. Former player Piyush Chawla attributes his difficulties to form, not pressure, stressing his need for a game-changing innings.
US President Donald Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs to counter high duties charged on US goods by foreign countries. With tariffs on countries like China, India, and the EU, the move aims to rebalance trade.