Masum Billah – Page 76 – South Asian Correspondent

Kiren Rijiju said the decision on the incarnation of the Dalai Lama would be taken by the established institution and the leader of Tibetan Buddhists himself, and no one else.

July 15, 2025

Dalai Lama calls India ideal place for Buddhist study amidst growing restrictions in China

Ladakh: Dalai Lama’s recent visit to Ladakh underscored India’s unique and vital role as the global center for authentic Buddhist…

Economic Diplomacy

Gunjan Samtani, co-chairman of Goldman Sachs in India, said on Monday.

July 15, 2025

India will become $10 trillion economy over next decade, GCCs to contribute $0.5 trillion

New Delhi : Global Capability Centers have the potential to contribute $0.5 trillion as gross value added to the Indian economy…

Geo-politics

In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Glad to meet SCO SG Nurlan Yermekbayev in Beijing today. Discussed the contribution and importance of SCO, as well as the endeavors to modernize its working."

July 15, 2025

Jaishankar discusses SCO’s role, modernisation efforts with Secy Gen Yermekbayev : China

Beijing: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who met with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev in Beijing…

India

Purulia has been identified as a rare mining hub by GSI. Blocks will be ready for auction within a year.

July 15, 2025

West Bengal’s Purulia district identified as rare earth mining hub

Kolkata: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is conducting advanced exploration in West Bengal’s Purulia district to extract rare earths, an…

Highlights news

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife indicted in another graft case, Geo TV reports

July 14, 2025

Pakistan to create new paramilitary force ahead of more protests by Imran Khan’s party

Islamabad : Pakistan said on Monday it was creating a national paramilitary force, prompting concern among opposition parties and human rights…

Highlights news

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar (left) and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. File Photo: Collected

July 14, 2025

Avoiding trade curbs vital for normalisation of ties, India tells China

New Delhi : India and China must resolve friction along their border, pull back troops and avoid “restrictive trade measures”…

Bangladesh

In this picture taken on Feb. 13, 2025, mothers and pregnant women gather at a medical camp on the outskirts of Sunamganj, Bangaldesh. (AFP)

July 14, 2025

Bangladesh’s child marriage rate soars to highest in South Asia

DHAKA: The child marriage rate continues to rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn, as the latest UN data shows…

India

July 14, 2025

Centre’s semiconductor push could cut chip imports by $20 bn: McKinsey

New Delhi :The central government’s endeavours to develop the Indian semiconductor industry will help reduce the country’s reliance on imported…

India

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, on Sunday met Winston Peters, Foreign Minister of New Zealand on the sidelines of the 15th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Malaysia.

July 14, 2025

MoS Margherita holds talks with New Zealand FM at East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], July 13 : Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, on Sunday met…

Economic Diplomacy

India now makes payments faster than any other country.

July 13, 2025

IMF praises UPI, says it makes India global leader in fast payment

New Delhi : India now makes faster payments than any other country with the quick growth of UPI, and the usage…