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Bangladesh: Why is St Martin's island in news and what Sheikh Hasina said

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has brought up St Martin's Island in the past too, alleging that a foreign country was interested in setting up its military presence there

Tharoor asks B'desh interim govt to restore law & order, protect minorities

Bangladesh's interim leader Yunus on Saturday condemned attacks on minority communities in the violence-hit nation, terming them as "heinous"

How Bangladeshi youths forced out leader who ruled for much of their lives

The quota and others for marginalised groups meant only 44 per cent of civil service jobs were awarded based on merit

B'desh interim govt urges protesters to surrender illegal firearms in a wk

Hasina resigned and fled to India last week leaving the country in turmoil following deadly protests against her government over a controversial quota system in jobs

Security forces widen search in J-K's Anantnag to flush out terrorists

The operation to hunt down the ultras continued for the third day despite the challenging topography

BSF apprehends 11 Bangladeshi infiltrator and smugglers, seizes Phensedyl

BSF in collaboration with Bangladesh's border guard has heightened security amid unrest in Bangladesh and India upcoming Independence Day celebrations on August 15

Taiwan reports increased activity of Chinese aircrafts near territory

On Sunday, Taiwanese MND said that eight Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels were operating from 6 am (local time) on Saturday to 6 am (local time) on Sunday

Hindu organisations urge govt to protect minorities in Bangladesh

The members of the Hindu organisations also signed a memorandum to be submitted to the government with their demands

Maldives a key ally of India in Indian Ocean region, says EAM Jaishankar

In the last few years, India has invested around $ 220 million which provides a fair idea of the importance that India attaches to regional development in the Maldives

India-S Africa ties special, can provide global leadership: Envoy-designate

Sooklal recounted his descendence from Indians who came to South Africa in 1893 to work as indentured labourers on the sugarcane plantations owned by white farmers

Anantnag encounter: Civilian succumbs to injuries, death toll climbs to 3

Abdul Rashid Dar, who was injured in terrorist firing on Saturday, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here early Sunday, the officials said

Three Chinese aircraft cross into Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone

Three aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone

Forces launch operation in J-K's Kapran Garol after infiltration report

The operation, which began on the nights of August 9 and 10, targets terrorists believed to be responsible for recent incidents in the Doda region, they said

EAM meets President Muizzu, says India- Maldives relation top priority

India's development partnership is driven by needs and priorities of people and Govt of Maldives and is mix of grants, loans, budgetary support, capacity building, training assistance, Muizzu said

MEA, NSIL sign agreement to assist launch of Nepalese Munal satellite

Antarikchya Pratishan Nepal (APN), a Nepalese space startup, has assisted Nepalese students in the design and fabrication of this satellite

Influx of people from Bangladesh cause for concern: Manipur CM Biren Singh

CM also appealed to all legislators to organise lunch at different relief camps across Manipur on Independence Day, as well as interact with the inmates to address their problems and grievances

Bangladesh chief justice, central bank governor resign amid protests

Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rouf Talukder has also resigned but his resignation has not been accepted given the importance of the position, finance ministry adviser Salehuddin Ahmed told

2 soldiers killed, 3 injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Anantnag

The encounter broke out after the terrorists opened fire at the search party personnel, who retaliated, the officials said

Giant Indian flag unfurled atop highest peak of African continent: MoD

The team led by Group Captain Jai Kishan, including Uday Kumar and others undertook Mission Kanchanjanga National Park to Mt Kilimanjaro

BSF tightens security amid ongoing crisis in Bangladesh, make night patrols

Deployment at border outposts has also been increased, and all surveillance equipment is being utilised