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Bangladesh: Inqilab Moncho demands justice for Osman Hadi

Inqilab Moncho has demanded that the killers of its convenor Osman Hadi be brought to justice before the 13th national election and the referendum takes place in Bangladesh, as reported by BDNews24 on Monday.

2025-12-22T17:07:45.823784+00:00 IST

Hasina is fully right in saying Yunus perpetrating anti-Indianism

Veena Sikri, former High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh on Monday expressed her views on the recent interview given to ANI by Sheikh Hasina on the recent upturn of events in Bangladesh.

2025-12-22T16:54:06.333205+00:00 IST

Bangladesh visa operations suspended in Delhi, Siliguri

Bangladesh's visa operations in Delhi and Siliguri have been temporarily suspended following recent incidents, a foreign ministry official told ANI on Monday.

2025-12-22T16:47:25.319391+00:00 IST

Bangladesh temporarily suspends consular, visa services

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi said on Monday that all consular and visa services have been temporarily suspended until further notice.

2025-12-22T16:11:56.045989+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Chief Adviser chairs security meeting

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus reviewed the overall law and order situation in the country during a high-level meeting held on Sunday and was informed that operations have been conducted in various parts of the country, including Dhaka, leading to the arrest of at least six people in connection with the attack on dailies and cultural organisations.

2025-12-22T15:26:40.832011+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Rabies prevention programme hits financial roadblock

Only Rs66.255 million from a fund of Rs265 million was released for mass dog vaccination and sterilisation, with only one centre was operational outside Karachi, Dawn news reported citing the chief secretary of Sindh.

2025-12-22T14:39:07.084994+00:00 IST

WHO, AYUSH hold meeting to globalize traditional medicine

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of AYUSH in a major push to bring traditional Indian healthcare systems to the global stage, organised a two-day Technical Project Meeting on Traditional Medicine (TM) intervention code set development in the national capital, aimed at developing a dedicated Traditional Medicine module within the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).

2025-12-22T14:20:07.874005+00:00 IST

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Trump again claims to have stopped Indo-Pak May conflict

Trump, while delivering remarks on economy at Pennsylvania, said that in 10 months, he stopped eight wars in the 10 months of his tenure.

2025-12-10T04:25:08.585255+00:00 IST

Trump’s approval for Nvidia chip sales to China faces scrutiny

Axios noted that while the H200 is the most advanced chip Nvidia is currently allowed to sell in China, it still lags a full generation behind the firm's latest Blackwell chips. Beijing, which is focused on expanding its own semiconductor industry, is also not expected to rush to purchase the newly approved hardware.

2025-12-10T01:59:20.611343+00:00 IST

Trump leans on tariff record in Pennsylvania speech

US President Donald Trump addressed affordability concerns in Pennsylvania, promoting his tariff strategy and economic record while highlighting investment growth. He also made political claims about past election wins and began a series of economic-focused trips ahead of next year's midterms.

2025-12-10T01:14:29.092624+00:00 IST

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Wildfires drive global air pollution, WMO warns of rising health

Wildfires significantly worsened air pollution in 2024, spreading harmful PM 2.5 particles across continents, the WMO said. Officials warned climate change increases wildfire risks, affecting health, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Effective mitigation measures, as seen in China, Europe, and US cities, can improve air quality, experts noted.

2025-09-05T08:21:00.799708+00:00 IST

Bulgaria denies Russian GPS jamming on von der Leyen’s flight

Bulgarian PM Rosen Zhelyazkov denied Russian GPS jamming of Ursula von der Leyen's flight, saying no "prolonged interference" was found. Euro News reported experts remain split, with some citing possible spoofing. Flight data showed strong signals, while EU urged coordinated action against rising GPS disruptions near Russia.

2025-09-05T05:59:07.858538+00:00 IST

Russia rejects Western guarantees, 26 nations back Ukraine force

Russia rejected Western security guarantees for Ukraine as 26 countries pledged a "reassurance" force to deter future attacks. Zelensky called it a "first serious concrete step," while Macron warned of "additional sanctions" if Russia continues refusing a peace deal.

2025-09-05T05:01:14.115126+00:00 IST

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India to give artificial limbs in Guatemala Humanitarian Initiati

The Indian Embassy in Guatemala City confirmed that all administrative procedures have been completed for an artificial limb fitment camp to be held within the premises of Guatemala's Ministry of Defense.

2025-05-20T09:46:11.175181+00:00 IST

16-feet statue of Lord Hanuman installed in temple in Guyana

The Indian Embassy in Guyana said that the statue of Lord Hanuman has been imported from India by the Sooklal family and installed in memory of their parents.

2025-05-19T04:27:33.780026+00:00 IST

Minister Nitin Gadkari interacts with Indian diaspora in Brazil

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, engaged with the vibrant Indian diaspora community in Sao Paulo, Brazil, highlighting India's growing stature on the global stage, marked by robust economic growth, rapid infrastructure development, and strengthening international partnerships, according to a statement shared from Nitin Gadkari Office.

2025-05-17T08:15:01.194091+00:00 IST

Asia

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"Diagnosis time reduced by 50%": Qure.ai's Ankit Modi

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Ankit Modi of Qure.ai highlighted AI's impact in medical imaging and early disease detection, citing deployments at Mahakumbh and Goa screenings. Abilash Soundararajan of PrivaSapien stressed responsible AI frameworks and new skills. PM Narendra Modi welcomed delegates and will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026.

2026-02-16T09:07:27.738658+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Flour prices remain high in Quetta

Flour rates in Quetta continue to defy expectations of a slowdown, piling fresh misery onto households already buckling under record inflation. Surveys show that the commodity, central to nearly every meal, is steadily drifting further from the grasp of ordinary buyers. Traders in different parts of the city are selling a 50-kilogram bag for roughly Rs6600 to Rs. 6800, while a smaller 20-kilogram pack is going for Rs2650 to Rs2750. Residents say the figures would have been unthinkable just a short while ago, yet authorities appear unable or unwilling to reverse the trend, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-02-16T09:00:28.908236+00:00 IST

"India has a crucial role on global AI": Duncan Cass-Beggs

Duncan Cass-Beggs of CIGI highlighted India's crucial role in fostering global cooperation on AI governance at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He warned about risks from AGI and ASI while noting AI's benefits. PM Narendra Modi welcomed leaders and will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026.

2026-02-16T08:41:33.551764+00:00 IST

Middle East

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'Dubai Ambulance' joins International Hospital Federation members

Dubai Corporation Ambulance Services has become the first ambulance service worldwide to join the International Hospital Federation (IHF), marking a significant global milestone for the emirate.

2025-11-17T09:12:27.800188+00:00 IST

Global team prints certified oil, gas parts remotely in Israel

Israeli company Assembrix and its US, Dutch, and Norwegian partners have completed a global series of secure remote 3D printing operations for the oil and gas sector, the firms announced this week.

2025-11-17T08:57:15.043834+00:00 IST

"Whitewash": Israeli opposition slams government plan for October

"The government is doing everything it can to escape the truth and evade responsibility," opposition leader Yair Lapid said Sunday. "There is a broad public consensus on a state commission of inquiry. This is what the country needs, this is what the public demands, and this is what will happen." Lapid added that the government's "refusal to investigate its failures endangers national security, constitutes an insult, and is an evasion of responsibility toward the soldiers and families who have sacrificed so much since October 7."

2025-11-17T08:53:01.128090+00:00 IST

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Asia

India, Bangladesh see protests over lynching of Hindu youth Dipu

Kolkata on Monday witnessed a wave of protesters surrounding the High Commission of Bangladesh there, expressing intense anger over the mob lynching and burning of the Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district.

2025-12-22T14:20:01.442442+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar lands in Colombo

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday evening landed in Colombo and was received by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasinghe, upon arrival in the country. His visit comes amid ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to assist Sri Lanka after the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

2025-12-22T14:06:37.488953+00:00 IST

Asia

Expert warns Bangladesh elements seeking to harm India

Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Monday expressed serious concern over the current public sentiment and statements emerging from leaders in Bangladesh against India and the seven sister states, describing them as "threats" targeting Northeast India and warning that these elements in the neighbouring country are actively seeking ways to "hurt" the nation.

2025-12-22T12:50:03.514749+00:00 IST

Asia

Tibetan NGOs protest alleged illegal Chinese gold mining in Tibet

A group of five NGOs, including the Tibetan Youth Congress, Tibetan Women's Association, National Democratic Party of Tibet, Gu Chu Sum Movement Association of Tibet, and Students for a Free Tibet India, vehemently denounced China's unlawful gold mining activities in Kashi village, Kham Zachuka, during a photo demonstration at McLeod Ganj's Main Square in Dharamshala on Friday morning, as reported by Phayul.

2025-12-22T12:39:30.211722+00:00 IST

Middle East

Exercise Desert Cyclone-II progresses with intensive joint urban

Exercise Desert Cycllone-II is progressing with intensive joint training at Al-Hamra, with troops from the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces undertaking a rigorous mix of classroom instruction and field-based modules. The ongoing training focuses on core urban combat fundamentals, including the marking and clearing of buildings, IED awareness, casualty evacuation, first aid and structured mission planning, aimed at enhancing interoperability and developing common operating procedures in built-up areas, the statement by the Indian Army said.

2025-12-22T12:32:55.107765+00:00 IST

East Turkistan Govt in exile rejects ‘Historical Falsification'

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has issued a strong condemnation against what it described as deliberate attempts to equate alleged collaborators of the Chinese occupation regime with leaders who genuinely struggled for East Turkistan's independence and sovereignty.

2025-12-22T12:06:12.792233+00:00 IST

US House Select Committee unveils ‘Ten More for Taiwan’ report

The bipartisan US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has released a new report titled "Ten More for Taiwan", outlining urgent steps to strengthen deterrence against potential Chinese aggression toward Taiwan and to preserve peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

2025-12-22T12:04:38.808583+00:00 IST

Asia

NCP leader Motaleb stable after shot in head in Bangladesh

The National Citizen Party (NCP)-affiliated Jatiya Sramik Shakti leader Motaleb Shikdar, who was earlier shot in the head in broad daylight on Monday in Bangladesh's Khulna, is now out of danger, according to officials, bdnews245 reported.

2025-12-22T11:59:01.568711+00:00 IST

Asia

A Memory for life: Indian fans recall Lionel Messi’s India visit

A week after Lionel Messi concluded his closely watched visit to India, the buzz surrounding the football legend has begun to fade from public spaces, but for thousands of fans who caught a glimpse of him, the experience remains sharply etched in memory.

2025-12-22T10:03:53.583433+00:00 IST

Asia

Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka as PM’s special envoy amid Cyclone

The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit highlights India's Neighbourhood First Policy and comes amid ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to assist Sri Lanka after the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

2025-12-22T09:40:34.050492+00:00 IST

Asia

Worrying that Yunus is championing such a thought: Sachdev

Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev and former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina criticised Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus over remarks endorsing Osman Hadi's ideology, warning of rising lawlessness, extremist influence and growing strain in India-Bangladesh relations amid ongoing unrest in Bangladesh.

2025-12-22T09:35:33.712503+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE marks 2025 with strategic AI transformation, infrastructure

The year was defined by high-stakes international partnerships, most notably the establishment of a 5-gigawatt UAE-US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi. Serving billions of users through a mix of nuclear, solar, and gas power, the site represents the largest supercomputing cluster outside the United States.

2025-12-22T09:12:41.402067+00:00 IST

Asia

Another political leader shot in Bangladesh days after Osman Hadi

Motaleb Shikdar, a leader of Jatiya Sramik Shakti, the labour wing affiliated with the NCP, was shot in Khulna on Monday. He was rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital in a critical condition around midday.

2025-12-22T08:43:24.495571+00:00 IST

Asia

“Save Sindh’s Existence and Resources” march held in Larkana

Hundreds marched in Larkana against constitutional amendments, corporate farming and resource exploitation in Sindh despite restrictions. Protesters accused authorities of oppressive governance, while business groups separately warned that a prolonged transport strike is disrupting economic activity and supply chains across the province.

2025-12-22T08:38:34.725958+00:00 IST