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IndiGo, Air India cancel their flights to Dhaka amid Bangladesh unrest

IndiGo, India's largest carrier, operates 35 weekly flights between the two countries, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns: Implications for India and what's next

After Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman reportedly said that an interim government would run the country

Rahul meets EAM Jaishankar in Parliament, discusses Bangladesh situation

Sheikh Hasina has resigned as Bangladesh prime minister and an interim government is taking over, Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced in Dhaka on Monday

Committed to making India a regional MRO hub: Boeing Defence India MD

Parent company Boeing leveraging Indian assets for cutting-edge R&D, investing to meet growing demand for new pilots in South Asia

India will watch developments, work with new govt in Dhaka: Ex-Indian envoy

He said the resignation of Sheikh Hasina, following protests that saw violence, is a major development and there could be a period of uncertainty in Bangladesh

Unstable Bangladesh can add to instability in parts of India: Shringla

Shringla, who also served as a High Commissioner to Bangladesh, emphasised the need to work with all concerned to ensure that India as well as the interests of Bangladesh are secured

Security tightened at Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi: Police

More barricades have been placed outside the commission and the number of police personnel deployed there has been increased, a Delhi Police officer said

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns: Protests that ousted her explained

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation comes after reports emerged that Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman was expected to address the nation after consulting all political parties

CM Mamata urges all to maintain peace in Bengal after Bangladesh crisis

I would appeal to all citizens of West Bengal to maintain peace and avoid all forms of provocation, CM Mamata Banerjee told reporters at the West Bengal assembly

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Fiji, set to address Parliament

She will be in Fiji from August 5-7 at the invitation of its President Katonivere. This is the first visit by an Indian head of state to the archipelago nation

LIC announces closure of its Bangladesh office till Aug 7 due to curfew

Over 100 people were killed in the last two days in fierce clashes between security forces personnel and anti-government protesters in different parts of Bangladesh

Iran Army refutes reports about IRGC infiltration to kill Hamas' Haniyeh

The statement by IRGS also accuses the criminal government of the United States of supporting the attack

French Air and Space Force to take part in Tarang Shakti in Tamil Nadu

The French contingent's participation forms part of its two-month long mission across the Indo-Pacific region

Taiwan detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 9 naval vessels near territory

This latest incident adds to a series of similar provocations by China in recent months

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 25 people as tensions flare up

The Israeli military said it struck militants inside a Hamas command emb­e­dded within the schools, accusing Hamas of operating from within civilian property

91 killed as protesters, ruling party supporters clash in Bangladesh

The clashes broke out this morning when protesters attending the non-cooperation programme under the banner of the Students Against Discrimination

President Murmu leaves for six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, Timor-Leste

According to officials, she will visit Fiji from August 5-7 at the invitation of its President Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere

Large language models: GenAI that works for India's defence sector

Security agencies need GenAI for intelligence gathering, logistics and autonomous combat systems

27 Chinese aircrafts cross into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone

Taiwan's military closely monitored the situation and responded promptly to the incursion

'Ceasefire doesn't grant immunity to Naga groups for taxation, bullying'

Ceasefire agreements have been signed to usher in peace so that political discussions to resolve the Naga issue can move ahead in an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect and peaceful conditions