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.
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Authorities in Libreville, Gabon, detained 21 Karnataka residents holding fake business visas while trading goods. The group, comprising members of the Hakkipikki community, faces penalties but is arranging funds for their release and return to India with the support of their families and the Indian Embassy.
Mumbai man Manish alias ‘Maddy’ Gopi was arrested for trafficking around 60 youths to Myanmar and Thailand with fake job offers. Once there, they were sold to a Chinese cybercrime racket for $1,000 each and forced into online scams. Police are probing the wider international network and working to repatriate more victims still trapped abroad.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that concealing a criminal case during job application constitutes "moral turpitude," even if the applicant is later acquitted. This decision upheld the cancellation of a job offer to Ram Bhuvan Yadav at the Itarsi ordnance factory, who had a pending criminal case he failed to disclose.
Prithvi Shaw's struggles continue as he's excluded from Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad due to fitness and attitude concerns. An MCA official criticized Shaw's fielding efforts and lack of discipline, revealing complaints from senior teammates. Former cricketer Jatin Paranjape condemned the MCA's public criticism, predicting Shaw's departure from the Mumbai team.
A dense fog blankets Delhi and North India, causing disruptions in flight and train operations. Delhi's air quality improves, leading the CAQM to lift Stage-III GRAP restrictions. Night shelters assist the homeless in Delhi. In Uttar Pradesh, a thick fog covers Prayagraj amidst the Maha Kumbh, with residents in Ayodhya keeping warm around bonfires.
PM Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set to discuss an India-EU Free Trade Agreement and formalize defence and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The visit aims to enhance collaboration in AI, green energy, space, and defence, with significant progress anticipated during the meetings.
HCLTech has implemented modest salary hikes of 1-2% for junior employees, with top performers receiving slightly higher raises of 3-4%. This is significantly below the previously promised average annual hikes. Meanwhile, Infosys plans to roll out wage hikes for employees in a phased manner by the fourth quarter of FY25, starting in January.