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FO acknowledges ‘outstanding issues’ raised amid reports of Bangladesh seeking 1971 apology

"Both sides stated their respective positions on them in an environment of mutual understanding and respect," spokesperson says. Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:33pm

Foreign secretary in Bangladesh for FOC talks after 15-year diplomatic break

Bilateral issues to be discussed during meeting; FM Dar to visit Dhaka later this month.

Published 17 Apr, 2025 01:26pm

Pakistan envoy hails Pak-Afghan coordination body revival after 15-month gap with new talks

"Regular and sustained engagement through such mechanisms is essential to ease tensions," says Ambassador Sadiq.

Updated 16 Apr, 2025 11:15pm

India and China discuss resuming flights, no date set

“The civil aviation ministry and our counterpart in China have had one round of meetings,” Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam says.

Published 14 Apr, 2025 10:26pm

Bangladesh reintroduces ‘except Israel’ phrase on passports

Home ministry says authorities had “issued a directive last week” to restore the inscription removed from passports in 2021.

Published 14 Apr, 2025 03:20pm

Indian fugitive jeweller accused in nearly $2bn bank fraud arrested in Belgium: report

Mehul Choksi likely to challenge Indian govt's extradition request on medical grounds.

Published 14 Apr, 2025 11:25am

World’s largest dam on Brahmaputra will hurt India, Bangladesh

Construction of large dams in the Himalayas has historically disrupted river flows, displaced people, destroyed fragile ecosystems.

Published 14 Apr, 2025 06:39am

Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for Hasina’s niece

Former Labour minister Tulip Siddiq faces allegations of illegally receiving land.

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 09:35am

Indian soldier, three fighters killed in occupied Kashmir

Weapons and “war-like stores” were recovered from the site, the Indian army claimed on X.

Published 13 Apr, 2025 07:22am

Three dead, 118 arrested in India protests over Muslim land bill

West Bengal’s high court orders federal troops to deploy.

Updated 13 Apr, 2025 02:18pm

Over 100 people killed after heavy rain hits India, Nepal

India’s weather office expects more rain with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over central and eastern India until Monday.

Updated 11 Apr, 2025 09:13pm

India readies for US extradition of Mumbai attacks suspect

A survivor of the attack calls extradition a "big win for India".

Published 09 Apr, 2025 04:45pm

Indian police arrest ‘fake doctor’ linked to seven deaths

Suspect charged with cheating and forgery, police say.

Updated 09 Apr, 2025 11:57am

India sees no hit to projected growth from US tariffs; economists remain sceptical

Economists, including at Goldman Sachs, have lowered country’s growth estimates to 6.1pc.

Published 07 Apr, 2025 11:33am

India’s Modi clinches defence, energy deals in Sri Lanka

A five-year defence cooperation agreement provides training of SL's military personnel in India, information and technology sharing.

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 09:07pm

Leading garment producer Bangladesh holds crisis talks on US tariffs

Bangladesh exports $8.4bn of garments annually to the US, data from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association says.

Published 05 Apr, 2025 07:35pm

Modi, Yunus discuss Dhaka’s request for Hasina’s extradition at summit

Indian, Bangladeshi leaders meet for first time since ex-PM’s exit.

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 09:16am

India approves bill overhauling Muslim land boards

It is expected to be passed by the upper house of parliament later today.

Published 03 Apr, 2025 07:28pm

Signalling a truce, why Modi’s visit to RSS headquarters is significant

Modi visited memorial of RSS founder in Nagpur and was seen in casual conversation with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. BJP & RSS functionaries insist the visit was nothing out of ordinary.

Published 03 Apr, 2025 06:13pm