US-TRUMP-LD MODI

'Modi knew I wasn't happy': Trump on India's Russian oil purchases New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew "I was not happy" with India's purchases of Russian oil and that Washington could raise tariffs on New Delhi "very quickly".

FGN27: CHINA-INDIA-VISA

India introduces new e-Business visa to facilitate easy travel for Chinese nationals Beijing: India has introduced an e-Production Investment Business Visa called e-B-4 Visa that Chinese businessmen can apply for to travel to India for specific business activities, including installation and commissioning of equipment.

FGN26: NEPAL-OLI

Nepal's probe commission lifts travel restrictions on former PM Oli Kathmandu: An inquiry commission probing the incidents related to last year's Gen Z protests on Monday lifted the travel restrictions imposed on former prime minister and CPN (UML) chief K P Sharma Oli.

FGN28: NEPAL-TENSION

Prohibitory orders imposed in Nepal's Birgunj amid communal tension Kathmandu: Nepal authorities on Monday imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Birgunj, bordering India, amid rising communal tension and fears of clashes, officials said.

FGN22: US-GRAHAM-KWATRA

US Senator claims Indian envoy asked him to convey to Trump to relieve tariffs New York/Washington: US Senator Lindsey Graham has claimed that Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra informed him about New Delhi reducing its purchases of Russian oil and asked him to convey to President Donald Trump to "relieve the tariff" imposed on India.

FGN20: BANGLA-COURT-HASINA

Bangladesh court sets Jan 21 for charge framing in sedition case against Hasina Dhaka: A Bangladesh court on Monday set January 21 as the date for framing charges in a sedition case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 285 others.

FGN23: BANGLA-HADI

Final chargesheet in Hadi's murder case by Jan 7: Bangladesh interim govt Dhaka: The final chargesheet in the murder case of student leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi will be submitted on Wednesday, the Bangladesh interim government said on Monday, asserting that justice will be delivered within its tenure.

PTI SCY

India's Russian oil purchases prompt US tariff threats; India unveils e-Business visa; regional public-order and criminal charges advance. US statements and a senator's account indicate potential tariff action tied to India's purchases of Russian oil and diplomatic requests to seek tariff relief. India has launched an electronic e-Business visa (e-B-4) for Chinese business activities. Regional legal measures include lifting travel restrictions on a former Nepalese prime minister, imposition of prohibitory orders in Birgunj for public-order reasons, scheduled sedition charge framing in Bangladesh, and a pending final chargesheet in a high-profile murder case.