South Asia witnessed a sharp rise in FDI inflows, which climbed from $34 billion to $46 billion, largely driven by India, where inflows expanded to $39 billion, the report noted. At the same time, UNCTAD observed that project-related indicators suggested a more cautious investment environment despite the increase in overall inflows.
The investigation into Ketan Agrawal’s murder has led Pune police to scrutinize Siya Goyal’s internet activities for potential evidence. Notably, her search history includes queries tied to an ongoing conspiracy case involving Sonam Raghuvanshi. Authorities are also looking into allegations that Goyal and her supposed partner secretly wed ahead of the incident.
US stocks traded mixed on Tuesday as technology shares faced pressure. Declines in artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks weighed on the Nasdaq Composite. The S&P 500 also slipped, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw gains. This weakness followed a sharp sell-off in Asian markets, particularly South Korea’s Samsung Electronics. Oil prices moved higher after
Online discussions emerged following Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding ceremony especially now when they are not posting any wedding pictures. Resurfaced tweets from Kelce have drawn criticism for their alleged fatphobic and homophobic content. Swift’s apparent obsession with high school experiences is also a topic of public conversation. This fascination stems from her being
Marine Le Pen faces house arrest and a ban from public office after a court ruling. This sentence could impact her presidential election bid scheduled for April and May 2027. The case involves allegations of misusing European Parliament funds for fake jobs between 2004 and 2016. Le Pen denies the charges and claims the party
Ronaldo’s career can be summed up in two pictures: the wink in the 2006 World Cup and the grimace in the 2026 one.
India has asked the United States to withdraw proposed tariffs on its imports. The nation argues the US lacks adequate evidence for its claims. India’s submission highlights a broad approach by the USTR investigation. It states the current framework does not distort trade unfairly. India remains open to dialogue and consultation on specific concerns.
Bangladesh Cricket Board assures top-level security for India’s upcoming tour. The board is prepared to further strengthen its arrangements if required. Formal discussions with the BCCI are yet to begin, but confidence remains high. Recent invitations for future fixtures signal growing optimism for the series. Security remains a top priority for the BCB during the
Prime Minister Modi emphasized the number eight during his address to the Indian diaspora in Jakarta. He noted numerical connections between India’s Republic Day and President Prabowo’s birthday. The number eight holds significant cultural meaning in Indonesia, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. This visit saw twenty agreements signed, strengthening bilateral cooperation between the nations. India
