Sets Up Lab For Testing And Calibration

Bangladesh's interim government has temporarily suspended visa services at its key diplomatic missions in India, including New Delhi, citing «security concerns.» This move follows similar restrictions by India on Bangladeshi nationals. Dhaka is also seeking a reversal of United States visa bond requirement, deeming it «certainly unfortunate and painful for them.»

The Enforcement Directorate accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of obstructing a money-laundering probe into a coal smuggling syndicate. The ED claims Banerjee, accompanied by police, entered a residence and I-PAC office, seizing documents and electronic devices. Banerjee rejected the allegations, calling the searches politically motivated and an attempt to seize TMC's election strategy.

China's arms exports faced a significant setback as its weapons, including air defence systems like the HQ-9 and JY-27A radar, proved ineffective during India's Operation Sindoor and a recent Venezuelan operation. These incidents highlighted a technological gap, with Russian-supplied missiles also failing to perform. The failures have damaged China's reputation as a reliable arms supplier.

Lok Sabha MPs elected for three consecutive terms between 2014 and 2024 have seen their assets grow by an average of 110%. A report highlights significant increases, with some MPs' wealth soaring by over Rs 100 crore. Notably, one MP's assets saw a staggering 14,851% rise, while only one saw a decline.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the bail plea of the father of the 17-year-old accused in the fatal Pune Porsche crash. He is accused of manipulating his son's blood sample test. The court also issued notice on a similar plea from another father whose son was in the car.