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Every symbol of India-Bangladesh friendship is being attacked: Tharoor

A clash occurred on Tuesday between Bangladesh Army personnel and members of the minority Hindu community protesting with posters of their family members who went missing during the violence

Every symbol of India-Bangladesh friendship is being attacked: Tharoor
Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 8:43 AM IST

Russian forces strike back at Ukrainian troops with missiles in Kursk

Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers smashed through the Russian border a week ago in a surprise attack that Russian President Vladimir Putin said was aimed at improving Kyiv's negotiating position

Russian forces strike back at Ukrainian troops with missiles in Kursk
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 11:56 PM IST

Bangladesh's inflation spikes 12-year high to 11.66% in July amid protests

Data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed that food inflation in July registered a record high of 14.10 per cent and non-food inflation at 9.68 per cent

Bangladesh's inflation spikes 12-year high to 11.66% in July amid protests
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 11:43 PM IST

Should Trump vs Harris US presidential race worry India? Jaishankar answers

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also highlighted that the world is going through an exceptionally challenging period, particularly due to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel

Should Trump vs Harris US presidential race worry India? Jaishankar answers
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 9:45 PM IST

Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina to face trial on murder charges

The case against Hasina and six others was lodged on charges of killing a grocery shop owner in the Mohammadpur area in police firing on July 19

Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina to face trial on murder charges
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 9:38 PM IST

Indian FMCG enterprises resume operations in violence-hit Bangladesh

Leading FMCG companies, including Marico, Dabur, Emami, Pidilite Industries, Britannia and Godrej Consumer Products, have operations in Bangladesh

Indian FMCG enterprises resume operations in violence-hit Bangladesh
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 9:34 PM IST

Want justice: Former Bangladesh PM Hasina in her 1st post-ouster statement

In first comment after ouster, she says those involved in Bangladesh violence should be investigated

Want justice: Former Bangladesh PM Hasina in her 1st post-ouster statement
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 9:08 PM IST

Kursk attack: Top general reveals how much Russian land Ukraine captured

Russia has suffered several incursions into its territory during the nearly two and a half years of war, but Ukraine's advance into Kursk is the largest attack on its soil since World War II

Kursk attack: Top general reveals how much Russian land Ukraine captured
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 7:59 PM IST

India, Australia condemn terrorism, emphasise on international cooperation

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the domestic, regional and global terrorism threat assessment

India, Australia condemn terrorism, emphasise on international cooperation
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 7:22 PM IST

How assets, vehicles at Bangladesh's 'Setu Bhaban' were reduced to ashes

During the protests, angry students set fire to the ministry building and vandalised government property and vehicles parked inside its premises

How assets, vehicles at Bangladesh's 'Setu Bhaban' were reduced to ashes
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 6:02 PM IST

Yunus meets Bangladeshi Hindus, urges patience before judging his govt

The meeting comes close on the heels of attacks on the minority Hindu population, vandalisation of their business and properties and devastation of Hindu temples hours

Yunus meets Bangladeshi Hindus, urges patience before judging his govt
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 5:51 PM IST

10 months & counting: How long will Israel-Hamas war last? Fitch has answer

Gaza war: The leaders of France, Germany, and Britain have jointly endorsed the latest efforts by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt to broker an agreement to end the 10-month Israel-Hamas war

10 months & counting: How long will Israel-Hamas war last? Fitch has answer
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 5:28 PM IST

Indian visa application centre in Dhaka resumes limited operations

"IVAC (JFP) Dhaka has resumed limited operations. Messages will be sent to individual applicants regarding (the) collection of passports," the press release said

Indian visa application centre in Dhaka resumes limited operations
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 4:50 PM IST

INS Vikrant fund case against Somaiya: Further probe needed, says court

Commissioned in 1961, INS Vikrant, a Majestic-class aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, played a key role in enforcing the naval blockade of East Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971

INS Vikrant fund case against Somaiya: Further probe needed, says court
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 3:08 PM IST

Trump praises Xi, Putin, Kim Jong Un in Elon Musk interview: Key remarks

Donald Trump returned to X for a high-stakes interview with Elon Musk; former US president critiqued Joe Biden, while praising Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un

Trump praises Xi, Putin, Kim Jong Un in Elon Musk interview: Key remarks
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 2:27 PM IST

Watch: Indigenous portable anti-tank missile successfully tested by DRDO

The made-in-India Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MP-ATGM) is a shoulder-launched missile system designed specifically to destroy enemy tanks and armoured vehicles

Watch: Indigenous portable anti-tank missile successfully tested by DRDO
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 2:24 PM IST

Army commander reviews anti-terror operations in J-K's Chenab valley

Lt Gen Kumar visited the forward locations of counter-insurgency Delta force in Doda and Kishtwar and exhorted all ranks to maintain a high tempo of operations

Army commander reviews anti-terror operations in J-K's Chenab valley
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 2:14 PM IST

Murder case filed against Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina, six others

The case was the first to be filed against Hasina, after she resigned and fled to India last week following widespread protests against her Awami League-led govt over a controversial job quota system

Murder case filed against Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina, six others
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 1:13 PM IST

'Grim forecast for next 5 years': S Jaishankar on current global challenges

EAM S Jaishankar acknowledged that, despite his generally optimistic outlook, the world is currently facing an exceptionally challenging period

'Grim forecast for next 5 years': S Jaishankar on current global challenges
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 12:37 PM IST

Sheikh Hasina's stay won't impact India-Bangladesh ties, say officials

Bangladesh assures strong ties with India amid political transition, even if Sheikh Hasina remains in India confirmed Bangladeshi government officials

Sheikh Hasina's stay won't impact India-Bangladesh ties, say officials
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 11:46 AM IST