Rights body raises alarm over growing threats to minorities in Bangladesh

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:28 PM

Dhaka, June 30 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation has expressed grave concern over mounting pressure on Hindu minorities, temple builders and minority rights defenders in Bangladesh, saying recent developments from Gaibandha to Chattogram indicate that religious freedom in the country is coming under increasing threat.

Govt extends last date for filing GST Appellate Tribunal appeals to July 31

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The government has extended the deadline for filing appeals before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to July 31 after representations from stakeholders over technical difficulties caused by a surge in filings on the GSTAT portal, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday.

India's energy boom draws US investors

IANS | June 30, 2026 12:04 PM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) India's rapidly expanding economy will require its energy demand to grow by as much as three times over the next 25 years, creating one of the world's biggest opportunities for investment, technology partnerships and energy collaboration with the United States, industry leaders said