INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 26th June 2026.

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 26th June 2026.

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1. India Resumes Tourist Visas for Bangladesh Nationals

India announced the resumption of tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals from June 28 after nearly two years of suspension following political unrest in Bangladesh in August 2024. The announcement was made by India's newly appointed High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi during his visit to the Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka. The move follows gradual normalization of bilateral ties after Bangladesh's new government assumed office. Tourist visas will initially be processed through five visa centres, while medical visas had continued even during the suspension on humanitarian grounds. The logic behind the decision is that greater people-to-people contact is essential for rebuilding trust and strengthening regional cooperation. The editorial stand suggests that diplomatic engagement should continue despite political transitions in neighbouring countries. The gist is that India is adopting a pragmatic neighbourhood policy by restoring connectivity, tourism and public exchanges while safeguarding its strategic interests and regional stability.

2. Amazon Expands AI and Cloud Investments in India