Bangladesh at the Brink: Youth Killings, Party Fragmentation and the 2026 Election
Bangladesh Internal Politics Shaken by Youth Leader Assassinations Ahead of 2026 Election A Political Landscape Without Its Old Centre Bangladesh internal politics has entered a period of acute uncertainty as the country prepares for its February 12, 2026, general election under conditions unseen in recent decades. The suspension of the Awami League after the 2024–25 […]
India Bangladesh Visa Suspension Highlights Growing Tensions After Hadi Death Protests
India Bangladesh Visa Suspension Highlights Growing Tensions After Hadi Death Protests The India Bangladesh visa suspension following violent protests in Dhaka and Chattogram is not an isolated consular dispute. Instead, it reflects a deeper structural stress in India’s neighbourhood policy, where domestic political turbulence in neighbouring states increasingly spills into bilateral relations. Bangladesh’s decision to […]
Income Tax Digital Search Powers: What Changes from April 2026
Income Tax Officers to Get Expanded Digital Search Powers from April 2026 Income tax digital search powers will significantly expand from April 1, 2026, when the proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025 replaces the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961. The new law allows authorised income tax officers to search what the Bill calls “virtual digital space”, […]
Ambuja Cements–Orient Cement Merger Sparks Market Rally: What the Deal Means for Investors and the Cement Industry
Ambuja Cements–Orient Cement Merger Sparks Market Rally Shares of Ambuja Cements and Orient Cement witnessed a sharp rally of up to 10 percent after their respective boards approved a long-anticipated merger proposal. The market reaction was swift and decisive, reflecting investor optimism around consolidation, operational efficiencies, and the long-term growth prospects of India’s cement sector. […]