Prasenjit Bhowmik

Khamenei Sends Letter to Putin Ahead of US-Iran Nuclear Talks

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sent a personal letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking Moscow’s support ahead of the second round of nuclear negotiations with the United States. The letter was delivered by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during his visit to Moscow, where he held discussions with Russian officials, including Foreign…

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Mamata Banerjee Criticizes BJP and PM Modi Amid Waqf Law Controversy

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a sharp critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing them of hypocrisy in their stance towards Muslims. Speaking at a gathering with Muslim clerics, Banerjee alleged that while the BJP projects an anti-Muslim narrative domestically, it accepts hospitality from Muslim-majority nations…

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Bangladesh Seeks Compensation and Apology from Pakistan for 1971 Atrocities

In a significant diplomatic move, Bangladesh has demanded USD 4.32 billion in compensation from Pakistan, along with a formal public apology for the atrocities committed during the 1971 Liberation War. The demand was raised during the Foreign Secretary-level Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) held in Dhaka, marking the first such talks between the two nations in…

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Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Relinquishes ₹1,800 Crore Worth of ESOPs Amid SEBI Scrutiny

In a significant development, Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has voluntarily surrendered 21 million employee stock options (ESOPs) valued at over ₹1,800 crore. The decision comes in the wake of regulatory scrutiny by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) over alleged violations in the issuance of share-based employee benefits. The ESOPs,…

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HDFC Bank Q4FY25 Results Preview: Modest Growth Amid Post-Merger Adjustments

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, is set to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY25 on April 19, 2025. Analysts predict a steady performance, with modest growth in net profit and net interest income (NII), as the bank continues to navigate post-merger challenges and focus on operational efficiency. Key Expectations…

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Narayana Murthy’s Grandson and Daughter Benefit from Infosys Dividend Windfall

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s family has garnered significant attention following the announcement of the company’s final dividend for the financial year 2024-25. The IT giant declared a ₹22 per share dividend, benefiting shareholders and members of the promoter group. Among the beneficiaries is Murthy’s 17-month-old grandson, Ekagrah Rohan Murty, who will receive ₹3.3 crore from…

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