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"India wants close and friendly relations with the people of Bangladesh":
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India reiterated its support for free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, stressing peace, stability and strong ties with its people, while saying it is examining the interim government's request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
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'Rahman talking about peaceful, safe, inclusive Bangladesh; we should welc
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
On the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's after 17 years, Former Diplomat Rajiv Bhatia said that his return can be assessed in a positive manner as Rahman has spoken about a peaceful and inclusive Bangladesh and said it remains to be seen what Rahma
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India calls for "free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections" in Ban
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India reaffirmed its commitment to strong ties with Bangladesh, emphasising peace, stability and democratic values, with the MEA stating that New Delhi supports free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections in the neighbouring country.
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"Certainly, I think there will be a huge surge in popularity for the BNP,"
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Veena Sikri stated BNP leader Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile could reshape the political landscape, boost BNP's popularity, and influence opposition dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections following his legal clearance and public homecoming.
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Kerala local body polls: Three women take charge as Mayors; Pala elects yo
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Pala municipality created history by electing its youngest-ever woman chairperson. Diya Binu Pulikakkandam, who won the local body election as an independent candidate, was elected chairperson with 14 votes. The UDF decided to back Diya after three members of the Pulikakkandam family, Bin
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"Public will give them befitting response": Maharashtra CM on UBT Sena-MNS
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his party have shown their true character by allying with groups involved in anti-national and harmful activities just to gain votes, warning that the public will respond strongly.
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Tamil Nadu politics heats up: BJP slams DMK's "fake secularism"
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The row started with a dispute over Thiruparankundram temple observances and DMK leaders' comments at Christian events, sparking claims of biased politics. BJP State President Nainar Nagendran accused DMK of prioritising personal gain while addressing the media in Krishnagiri on Thursday.
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"Tarique Rahman's priority should be to safeguard Hindus": Shiv Sena leade
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Saturday said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's priority should be to safeguard Hindu brethren after the latter vowed to build the togetherness of every community.
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"Tussle between CM and Dy CM...will lead to collapse of Karnataka govt": B
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Jagadish Shettar on Thursday said that the power struggle between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar could lead to government collapse and benefit the BJP as public support shifts.
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BJP's Working President Nitin Nabin to attend Assam State Executive meetin
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
BJP National President Nitin Nabin is set to visit Guwahati on Friday as part of his two-day visit to Assam. He will attend the BJP Executive Meeting today at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra.
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BJP announces VV Rajesh as mayor candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporat
Updated : 3 months ago IST
For the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, BJP State Secretary and Kodunganoor ward councillor Adv. V V Rajesh has been announced as the party's mayoral candidate. In addition, Karumam ward councillor G S Asha Nath has been named the BJP's candidate for the post of deputy mayor, according to
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"Rahman's return will energise BNP": Foreign Affairs Expert
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Rahman's return will have a profound effect on the upcoming elections, as parties tussle for power between the BNP, the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, the student wing and the Inquilab Moncho, Sachdev said.
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