POLITICS

Highly condemnable B'desh situation has a silver line too for India

The crisis in Bangladesh is highly condemnable but the unstable situation in the country has increased the global brands’ interest in Indian garment hubs, more for Surat’s garment industry. Now global brands are inquiring about ready-to-wear clothing production and supply. Rising attacks on minorities, especially on the Hindu community, have escalated concerns within the garment industry. This industry contributes significantly to Bangladesh’s GDP, accounting for 11 percent as of 2024. And if this industry collapses, Bangladesh could be bankrupt soon.

Appointment of AG in J&K: Tension mounts between BJP, Omar

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Government in the Centre has turned down Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recommendation to continue the Advocate General DC Raina in the office. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had also opposed Abdullah’s move to allow the former Advocate General. Raina, who was appointed as Jammu and Kashmir’s Advocate General under Governor Satya Pal Malik, submitted his resignation to the Government on October19, days after Abdullah was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. His resignation was, however, turned down, reportedly by the Chief Minister’s office, and he was asked to continue.