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Monitoring situation in Bangladesh, taking steps to improve trade: Govt

Domestic exporters have expressed concerns over the political crisis in Bangladesh and said developments in the neighbouring country would have implications on bilateral trade

Bangladesh to prosecute student protest killings in international tribunal

The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government announced that the murders conducted within the period from July 1 to August 5 will be tried by the International Crimes Tribunal

CAG signs pact with Uzbekistan's Chamber of Accounts to foster cooperation

The agreement, inked by the two supreme audit institutions, aims to enhance collaboration and exchange of expertise in the field of auditing between the two nations

'B'desh interim govt seeks ties with India, but Hasina's remarks unhelpful'

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said on Wednesday, but indicated that deposed premier Sheikh Hasina's public statement from India are "not conducive" to fostering better bilateral ties

Hindustan Aeronautics Q1 results: Net profit jumps 77% to Rs 1,437 cr

The state-owned fighter jet manufacturer and maintenance firm said its consolidated net profit rose to Rs 1,437 crore ($171 million) in the quarter ended June 30

Doda encounter: Indian Army captain killed in clash; operation underway

An Indian Army caption from the 48 Rashtriya Rifles was killed in a clash in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday

US Consulate Kolkata offers fastest visa issuance for your ticket to the US

The US Consulate in Kolkata is currently the fastest in India for issuing visas for holiday or business travel, averaging just 24 days. Chennai ranks last

Students still managing B'desh roads despite traffic police joining duties

Almost all of B'desh police offrs went into hiding, afraid of reprisals for the force's role in the deaths of hundreds of young protesters demanding the scrapping of quotas in government service jobs.

India set to finalise $3.9 billion drone deal with US amid China-Pak threat

India is fast-tracking negotiations to acquire 31 weaponised MQ-9B 'hunter-killer' remotely-piloted drones from the US as China has ramped up its supply of armed drones to Pakistan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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