AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRail Expansion: India’s Railways has approved a ₹962 crore, 54-km third line between Kiul and Jhajha to ease congestion on the Howrah–Delhi corridor and boost passenger-freight capacity. US Visa Pressure: US student visa rejections for Indian applicants jumped to 61% in 2025, with stricter screening and closer checks on applicants’ social media cited as key drivers. Parliament Watch: A fresh debate on the Appropriation Bill’s principles and priorities is underway, with opposition lawmakers pushing for stronger fiscal discipline and better alignment with economic realities. Banking Stress: Nepal Rastra Bank’s loan portfolio review flags malpractices like evergreening, collateral overvaluation and under-provisioning, even as reported capital ratios stay above thresholds. Border Trade Hit: Traders say strict customs on goods above Rs 100 has cut Nepal–India border trade by up to 75%. Sports: Nepal beat Scotland by six wickets in ICC World Cup League 2, with Rohit Poudel’s 74 and Ishan Pandey’s 55 steering the chase. Everest: Kami Rita Sherpa summited Everest for a record 32nd time.
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