Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Thursday visited the Tara Devi Temple in Shimla on the first day of the New Year, where he offered prayers and sought blessings from the Goddess Tara Mata for his New Year resolutions and commitments.
Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Thursday stated that the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia, reflects India's balanced and mature approach towards its neighbour, noting that it was the "right thi
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's Dhaka visit to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral was seen as a step toward restoring India-Bangladesh dialogue, with former diplomat Suresh K Goel stressing the need for normal political engagement and free, fair elections amid strained ties.
Jha's remarks came amid heightened political reactions to recent statements by Bhagwat, who has been addressing gatherings across the country as the RSS marks 100 years of its existence. Bhagwat has stressed that Hindu Sammelans should be seen as a "moment of responsibility" and not as a
The Home Minister's remarks come amid an alleged ongoing power tussle within the Karnataka Congress, with the Chief Ministership emerging as a contentious issue after the government reached its halfway mark. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and Home Minist
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Bangladesh Awami League Chairperson and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a New Year message, urged people to unite to save the country from "darkness," warned of conspiracies and economic decline, and expressed hope that 2026 would bring peace, unity and prosperity.
BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan accused ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina of responsibility for Khaleda Zia's death, citing imprisonment and denial of treatment. He recalled Khaleda Zia's political struggle, democratic legacy and leadership, following her death on 30 December 2025 at age 80.
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman also added that New Delhi is likely to wait until after the next elections before making strong efforts to improve ties.