Soni, in a conversation with ANI, said that after living in London in exile for 17 years BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman might not know the pulse of the crowd after being absent for so long.
The interim government of Bangladesh has recalled its High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, to Dhaka for consultations amid tensions in bilateral relations between the two countries, Prothom Alo reported, citing diplomatic sources.
The UAE has arrested Ecuadorian national Roberto Carlos Alvarez Vera, who was listed on Interpol's Red Notice, following a request from Ecuador. Both countries said the arrest reflects their commitment to the rule of law and cooperation in combating transnational crime.
During the meeting, the two discussed the upcoming February parliamentary elections and referendum and overall bilateral relations between the two countries.
Argentina has reiterated its long-standing claim over the Malvinas and praised India's historic role in supporting decolonisation, while also expressing understanding for India's aspiration to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC).
Indian-origin US Congressman Shri Thanedar described the current India-US relationship as "a little bit strained" due to hefty tariffs imposed by Washington on New Delhi, most of which is due to India's purchase of Russian oil, claiming that it fuels Moscow's war purpose in Ukraine.
Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, discussing expanded cooperation in trade, investment, aviation and exchanges. Haider said Dhaka-Karachi direct flights are expected to begin in January, while both sides stressed boosting bilateral
A Pentagon report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China's claim over India's Arunachal Pradesh as part of its stated "core interests", underscoring Beijing's broader national strategy aimed at achieving the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" by 2049.
Amid a downturn in India's ties with Bangladesh due to developments in the neighbouring country, former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev has said that the Interim Government in Dhaka would like the situation to de-escalate and India would be willing to reciprocate such sentiments.
Speaking to ANI, Sarma said, "40 per cent of the population in Assam consists of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, and that if this percentage increases by another 10 per cent, Assam will be automatically absorbed into Bangladesh. I have been repeatedly saying this for the past five years."
Welcoming the agreement, Michael Fox, Head of Global Public Affairs at Zespri and former Chair of the India-New Zealand Business Council, said the deal signals a new era in the bilateral relationship and reflects a clear commitment from both sides to unlock new trade and partnership opportun