Tharoor Says 115 Bharat Summit Speakers Barred; MEA Responds

The MEA said visas are a sovereign matter after Shashi Tharoor alleged 115 of 315 cleared speakers at the Hyderabad Bharat Summit faced entry refusals or visa cancellations. A Norwegian journalist said her visa was revoked before travel. Telangana's CM blamed the Centre; the BJP called the summit anti-India. About 1,000 delegates attended.