- BNP chief Tariq Rehman promised Bangladesh would prioritize foreign policy after the landslide victory.
- Piyush Goyal hit back at Rahul Gandhi over the India-US trade deal, saying the deal will boost the textile industry and farmers.
- Guardrail of Mulund Metro Line 4 collapsed, killing one person and injuring three others; CM Fadnavis ordered an investigation.
- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha shakes hands again before India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match.
- Ahead of new Geneva talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio questioned Russia’s intentions for peace in Ukraine.
Here are the day’s top stories:
BNP’s Tariq Rahman puts Bangladesh at foreign policy top after landslide victory
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman Tariq Rehman said Dhaka’s foreign policy will prioritize national interests and Bangladesh First principles, including relations with India, after its landslide election victory. The BNP-led alliance won more than two-thirds of the seats, marking a major political shift since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. Read more
Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over India-US trade deal row
Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal stepped up his attack on Lok Sabha leader Rahul Gandhi for criticizing the India-US trade deal, accusing him of “fear-mongering” and spreading misinformation. Goyal said the agreement and the recent free trade agreement would boost textile exports and farmers’ income, refuting claims that zero-tariff imports would hurt domestic producers. Read more
A parapet section of Mumbai’s Mulund Metro Line 4 collapsed, killing one person
A 6×4 feet concrete guardrail on the Metro Line 4 viaduct under construction at LBS Road in Mulund (West), Mumbai collapsed, hitting a vehicle, killing one person and injuring three others. The victims were taken to hospital, where one was pronounced dead. Authorities launched rescue operations and cordoned off the area, disrupting traffic. Read more
T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain reignites handshake row ahead of India-Pak clashes
Ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha reignited the handshake controversy when he said, “We will know tomorrow” when asked whether India would shake hands. He hopes the game can be played in true sportsmanship. Read more
Marco Rubio questions Russia’s intentions as U.S. pushes for Ukraine peace talks
Ahead of new US-brokered talks in Geneva, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed doubts about Moscow’s seriousness about ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio said that while fighting continued in Odessa and Belgorod, Russia’s willingness to negotiate was unclear. Read more
