Bangladesh PM invited to BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair: MEA

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India on Tuesday said that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been invited to attend the outreach session of the 18th BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September in his capacity as the current chair of BIMSTEC.

India, China have taken steps to improve people-to-people ties: MEA

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India and China have taken several steps to improve ties between the people of both nations, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and the re-establishment of civil aviation connectivity.

Govt likely to question Meta Executives on CSAM, WhatsApp usernames

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Centre is expected to meet senior executives from Meta on August 5 to seek explanations on a range of concerns, including the handling of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), risks associated with WhatsApp usernames, and the treatment of verified and prominent accounts across its platforms, it was announced on Tuesday.

Bangladesh sees 37 pc drop in foreign loan commitments in FY26

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Bangladesh recorded a 37 per cent fall in foreign loan commitments in FY26, eroding one of the country’s traditional buffers against external shocks and raising questions about future development financing, a new report has said.

'In the interest of road safety': SC mandates 4-year third-party cover for new cars, 6 years for new two-wheelers

IANS | August 4, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the mandatory third-party insurance period for new vehicles be extended by one year, ordering that new cars must henceforth be covered for four years and new two-wheelers for six years at the time of purchase, in a bid to improve compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA) and enhance road safety.

Hemant Soren breaks silence on JPSC-JSSC row, assures justice to students

IANS | August 4, 2026 5:39 PM

Ranchi, Aug 4 (IANS) Amid the ongoing students agitation over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday issued his first public response, saying that the state government is treating the matter with utmost seriousness and sensitivity and that justice would be ensured within the constitutional and legal framework.