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Indian Army expands arsenal with additional 73,000 SIG716 rifles from US

This purchase comes in the wake of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's recent trip to the United States and builds on a previous contract signed in 2019, taking the total count to 145,400

PM Narendra Modi shares Kyiv visit 'insights' with Russian President Putin

Speaks with Russian President hours after briefing Biden

Maldivian President Muizzu accuses opposition of attempting financial coup

On Sunday, the Bank of Maldives (BML) suspended foreign transactions for existing debit cards, as well as new debit and credit cards linked to MVR accounts

Bangladesh forms commission to identify victims of forced disappearance

According to the notification, the five-member commission has been entrusted with the task of tracing and identifying the missing people and investigating circumstances in which they were disappeared

Five more murder cases filed against ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

The number of cases filed against Hasina has risen to 71

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five on 2nd day of major strikes, says Kyiv

Two people were killed when a hotel was "wiped out" by a missile in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, regional officials said

PM Modi conveys his readiness to President Putin to attend Brics summit

During a telephonic conversation, the two leaders also discussed implementation of trade agreements reached during the Prime Minister's visit to Moscow in July

Decoded: How Farakka Barrage Pact determines India-Bangladesh water sharing

The purpose of the Farakka barrage is to divert water into the canal. It is carefully done using a system of gates on the main Ganga river

If anything happens to me, Army chief, ISI's DG responsible: Imran Khan

Khan, 71, lodged at the Adiala Jail since last year, also blamed the current dispensation for being averse to criticism

After Joe Biden, his Russian foe Putin-PM Modi discuss his Ukraine trip

Last Friday, PM Modi visited Ukraine after concluding his visit to Poland. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and invited Zelensky to visit India during their talks

UN human rights watch tells Bangladesh interim govt to investigate abuses

This domestic mechanism should operate with UN support and oversight to ensure its independence and adherence to international human rights standards, the letter added

EAM Jaishankar assures full support to Brazil in its G20 Presidency

Welcoming the delegation, Jaishankar appreciated unique initiatives centered on the theme of building a 'just world' and a 'sustainable planet'

'We are equal citizens': Muhammad Yunus assures Bangladesh's Hindus

Addressing Bangladesh's Hindu leaders on the occasion of Janmashtami, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said that it was his interim government's responsibility to safeguard the rights of all citizens

Indo-China naval race hots up as Indian, Chinese warships dock in Sri Lanka

Beijing is also continuing efforts to establish additional overseas military installations and secure access agreements, including in regions near New Delhi

Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels around its territory

Nine of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's ADIZ

Biden lauds PM Modi for message of peace, humanitarian aid for Ukraine

The two leaders also discussed the ongoing situation in Bangladesh and stressed the need for early restoration of normalcy and ensuring the safety and security of minorities

India rejects reports linking Farakka barrage opening to Bangladesh floods

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had said floods on the common rivers between the two countries are a "shared" problem inflicting suffering on people on both sides

India, Singapore commit to boost cooperation in emerging, futuristic areas

The leaders also discussed plans for commemorating the 60th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore, alongside regional and global cooperation

'Fully secure': BSF denies claims of illegal entry from B'desh in Meghalaya

The BSF increased vigil along the border following the August 5 violence in Bangladesh, successfully thwarting several illegal entry attempts and arresting those involved

Muhammad Yunus greets Hindus on Janmashtami, promises to promote harmony

The minority Hindu population has faced vandalisation of their business and properties and devastation of Hindu temples in the students' violence that ensued for days