Democrats warn Trump tariffs risk ‘losing India’ at pivotal moment

IANS | December 11, 2025 6:37 AM

Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Sharp political criticism dominated a major Congressional hearing, with Democrats warning that President Donald Trump’s tariff regime and confrontational approach toward New Delhi could inflict long-term damage on one of America’s most vital alliances.

B’desh: Finance Adviser confined inside office over allowance demand

IANS | December 10, 2025 7:06 PM

Dhaka, Dec 10 (IANS) Officials and employees from various ministries and divisions working at the Bangladesh Secretariat confined Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed inside his office on Wednesday as they have long been demanding various allowances, local media reported.