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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 21:40 IST

"Triumph of democracy": Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim congratulates Tarique Rahman, BNP on emphatic Bangladesh election victory

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday warmly congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman and the party on their emphatic victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, describing the outcome as a clear triumph of democracy after a period of extraordinary challenges faced by the Bangladeshi people.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 20:56 IST

"Ship had no connection to India; remaining sailors' case under lega

In an interview with ANI, Fathali said the ship was detained due to technical and maritime violations, and the matter is being handled under Iran's legal framework.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 20:47 IST

Ahead of India-AI Impact Summit, Mauritius lauds India's tech leader

Mauritian Minister Jyoti Jeetun praised India's technological leadership ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, calling Mauritius "very privileged" to participate. She confirmed Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam's attendance and highlighted strong India-Maurit

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 20:45 IST

China congratulates Bangladesh on smooth election; hails BNP's victo

China congratulated Bangladesh on a "smooth and successful" parliamentary election and praised the BNP's victory. The remarks came as Bangladesh's Election Commission declared results for 297 seats, showing a landslide for the BNP and strong 'Yes' support in a concur

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 20:26 IST

Pro-monarchists flood Kathmandu streets to welcome ex-King Gyanendra

The former King was welcomed by supporters from the right-wing Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and pro-monarchy organisations, who chanted slogans against the existing political system.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 20:17 IST

"Strategic project, symbol of constructive cooperation": Iranian env

Speaking to ANI, Fathali described the development of Chabahar Port as a "strategic project" and a symbol of constructive engagement between Tehran and New Delhi, asserting that bilateral cooperation will continue despite sanctions pressures and regional security tensio

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 19:31 IST

Finland Prime Minister to attend AI Impact Summit, hold talks with P

Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will be on a four-day visit to India from February 17 to 20, during which he will attend the AI Impact Summit and have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 19:04 IST

TTP threatens Pakistan's security forces, rejects sectarian war in P

In a video released on Facebook, the outfit said that its fight is directed at the Pakistan Army, intelligence services, including the ISI and MI, and the police. The group attempted to draw a distinction between its campaign against state institutions and the region's

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 18:32 IST

French President Macron to undertake fourth visit to India; focus on

In a post on X, the French Embassy in India said that President Macron will visit India for bilateral engagements and attend the AI Impact Summit, marking another significant chapter in the expanding ties between New Delhi and Paris.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 18:30 IST

Maldivian President Muizzu congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP's "re

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman on the party's remarkable victory in the country's 13th National Parliamentary Elections.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 17:50 IST

"Good news": Taslima Nasreen welcomes defeat of Jamaat-e-Islami in B

She said that the defeat of Islamist factions is not just a political change, but a temporary reprieve for secularism and women's rights. She highlighted Jamaat-e-Islami, specifically targeting Hindu homes and lives, forced imposition of veils and the exclusion of wo

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 17:49 IST

India emerging as global AI system-builder, AI Impact Summit to show

India's AI Impact Summit 2026 is not simply a technology event but a statement of strategic intent, Pratik Mathur, the country's Consul General in Shanghai has said in an article in a leading Chinese media outlet Caixin Global, noting that the next phase of global ar

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 17:03 IST

MEA appoints Puneet Agrawal as next Ambassador of India to Thailand

Agrawal, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1997 batch, is presently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 16:31 IST

PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP's "remarkable victory" i

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on BNP's election victory. Bangladesh's Election Commission declared results for 297 seats, with BNP and allies securing a majority. Two Chattogram seats remain suspended. A parallel referendum saw a 'Yes' win

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 16:12 IST

Human rights advocate Senge Sering accuses Pakistan of using sectari

He maintained that many residents believe violence has been cultivated internally rather than imposed from abroad, a perception he described as steadily becoming part of a shared political narrative.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 15:53 IST

BNP secures absolute majority with 209 seats as Bangladesh heads for

Bangladesh's Election Commission has declared the official results for 297 constituencies in the 13th National Parliament election.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 15:45 IST

"Victory of Tarique Rahman is victory for democracy": Former diploma

Former High Commissioner Veena Sikri hailed Bangladesh's election results as a victory for democracy after the BNP secured an absolute majority. She called the outcome a setback for Islamist forces, highlighted voters' rejection of extremism, noted the Awami League's ab

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 15:44 IST

"Aggression does not bring security": Iranian Ambassador reacts to I

Responding to the statement by Israeli Ambassador to India, Rueven Azar, who on Thursday called on Iran to deliver on its commitments and prevent "destabilising" the region, Iranian envoy criticised Israel's policies, stating they're driven by occupation and aggression.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 14:12 IST

UN Secretary-General to Attend AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi

Senior United Nations leaders, including Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, will participate in the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The Summit, the first global AI gathering of its scale to be convened in the Global South, will take place from February 16 to 20.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 14:08 IST

Pakistan: BYC raises concerns over delay in bail rulings for detaine

Concerns over Pakistan's judicial functioning have intensified after the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) highlighted what it termed an extraordinary lag in the announcement of bail rulings for detained leaders, including Mahrang Baloch.

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Updated: Feb 13, 2026 13:52 IST

Bureaucratic embarrassment for Pakistan as employees camp outside Pu

A coalition of public servants continued its protest for a third consecutive day on Thursday, deepening embarrassment for a provincial setup already accused of moving slowly on employee welfare. The Grand Alliance, an umbrella platform of teachers and workers from seve

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