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Private event, India does not endorse remarks made at forum: MEA on Sheikh Hasina media interaction

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Reiterating its earlier stance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that the Indian government had no involvement in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent virtual media interaction and that it does not endorse any remarks made at the event, particularly those concerning the duly constituted government in Dhaka.

India's forex reserves surge by $10.512 billion to $692.866 billion: RBI

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:21 PM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $10.512 billion to $692.866 billion for the week ended July 31, extending their upward trend, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

NITI Aayog’s new index to help foreign firms pick right state to invest in India

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) NITI Aayog’s new Investment Friendliness Index provides a comparison of India’s states and Union Territories in the quality of infrastructure, business climate, regulation, institutions and skills, which is expected to help foreign companies to choose a specific location where they can invest based on the available facilities, a report said.

Internal matter, several nations regulate flow of foreign funds: MEA rejects US lawmaker's remarks on FCRA Bill

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India on Friday rejected comments made by a section of the international community, including a US lawmaker, on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment (FCRA) Bill, stressing that legislative matters concerning India are internal affairs of the country on which decisions are taken by the Parliament.

'Lack of synchronisation between BJP, RSS': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Mohan Bhagwat's remarks

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:54 PM

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra), Aug 7 (IANS) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convener Abhijeet Dipke on Friday alleged a "lack of synchronisation" between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and urged the BJP leaders to abide by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statements on the Gen Z movement.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Mongolian envoy discuss poll management, staff training

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Friday met Ambassador of Mongolia Ulziit Luvsanjav and discussed issues of democratic cooperation and the training of election staff.

'Don't worry, I am with you', PM Modi tells Trinamool, SS-UBT rebel MPs at breakfast meet

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a breakfast meeting with 45 Parliamentarians on Friday, a majority of whom switched political loyalties recently and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), allaying their apprehension and concerns amid the stormy Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Adequate fertilisers supplied to farmers in ongoing kharif season: Govt

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The government has taken various measures to ensure that adequate availability of fertilisers are available to farmers and there has been no shortage of urea and DAP during the last three years and the ongoing Kharif 2026 season, the Parliament was informed on Friday.

UPI charges will not be imposed on common citizens, only commercial transactions: BJP

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The BJP on Friday clarified that the proposed charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions would not be imposed on ordinary users and would apply only to commercial transactions.

'Another Pakistan' warning puts Bangladesh's strategic shift in focus

IANS | August 7, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Bangladesh reportedly remains “outraged” two days after its deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy addressed an online press conference in New Delhi, though reportage remains missing in Bangladesh due to an official call.

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Private event, India does not endorse remarks made at forum: MEA on Sheikh Hasina media interaction

India's forex reserves surge by $10.512 billion to $692.866 billion: RBI

NITI Aayog’s new index to help foreign firms pick right state to invest in India

Internal matter, several nations regulate flow of foreign funds: MEA rejects US lawmaker's remarks on FCRA Bill

'Lack of synchronisation between BJP, RSS': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Mohan Bhagwat's remarks

CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Mongolian envoy discuss poll management, staff training

'Don't worry, I am with you', PM Modi tells Trinamool, SS-UBT rebel MPs at breakfast meet

Adequate fertilisers supplied to farmers in ongoing kharif season: Govt

UPI charges will not be imposed on common citizens, only commercial transactions: BJP

'Another Pakistan' warning puts Bangladesh's strategic shift in focus

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