Evening news wrap: Tarique Rahman puts Bangladesh first in foreign policy; Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over India–US trade deal row; & more

• BNP chief Tarique Rahman pledges Bangladesh first foreign policy after landslide win.
• Piyush Goyal hits back at Rahul Gandhi over India–US trade deal, says pact will boost textiles and farmers.
• Metro Line-4 parapet collapse in Mulund kills one, injures three; CM Fadnavis orders probe.
• Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha revives handshake row ahead of India–Pakistan T20 World Cup clash.
• US secretary Marco Rubio questions Russia’s intent on Ukraine peace ahead of fresh Geneva talks.

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BNP’s Tarique Rahman puts Bangladesh first in foreign policy after landslide win

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Tarique Rahman said Dhaka’s foreign policy would prioritise national interest and Bangladesh first principles, including in ties with India, after securing a sweeping electoral victory. The BNP-led alliance won over two-thirds of seats, marking a major political shift after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Read full story

Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi over India–US trade deal row

Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal intensified his attack on Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi over criticism of the India–US trade deal, accusing him of “fearmongering” and spreading misinformation. Goyal said the pact and recent FTAs would boost textile exports and farmer incomes, dismissing claims that zero-duty imports would hurt domestic producers. Read full story

One killed after Metro Line-4 parapet segment collapses in Mumbai's Mulund

A 6x4 ft concrete parapet segment from the under-construction Metro Line-4 viaduct collapsed onto vehicles on LBS Road in Mumbai's Mulund (West), killing one person and injuring three. The victims were rushed to hospital, where one was declared dead. Authorities launched rescue operations and cordoned off the area, disrupting traffic. Read full story

T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain reignites handshake row ahead of India–Pakistan clash

Ahead of the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha reignited the handshake controversy, saying, “We’ll find that out tomorrow” when asked if India would shake hands. He hoped the game would be played in true sportsmanship. Read full story

Marco Rubio questions Russia’s intent as US pushes Ukraine peace talks

US secretary of state Marco Rubio cast doubt on Moscow’s seriousness about ending the Ukraine war, ahead of fresh US-brokered talks in Geneva. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio said there was no clarity on Russia’s willingness to negotiate, even as fighting continues in Odesa and Belgorod. Read full story
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