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Bangladesh crisis: In talks with Dhaka amid attacks on Hindus, says govt

With UK plan in limbo, Hasina may be eyeing Finland, West Asia for asylum

Bangladesh crisis: In talks with Dhaka amid attacks on Hindus, says govt
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 10:34 PM IST

UK calls for UN-led probe into Bangladesh events, silent on Hasina's asylum

Foreign Secretary David Lammy issued a statement on Monday to condemn the unprecedented levels of violence and tragic loss of life over the last two weeks in Bangladesh

UK calls for UN-led probe into Bangladesh events, silent on Hasina's asylum
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 7:13 PM IST

AFSPA removed from most parts of Northeast, except few districts: Govt

In Manipur, the law has been withdrawn from 19 police station areas in seven districts and in Nagaland, it has been withdrawn partly and is now applicable only in eight districts, Rai told Lok Sabha

AFSPA removed from most parts of Northeast, except few districts: Govt
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 6:59 PM IST

Tripura CM urges security agencies to intensify vigil along Bangla border

Saha said he was in touch with Delhi and held a meeting with the Chief Secretary, DGP, Assam Rifles, and BSF on Monday to discuss the situation

Tripura CM urges security agencies to intensify vigil along Bangla border
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 6:51 PM IST

Approx 19,000 Indian nationals in B'desh, of which 9,000 students, says EAM

The External Affairs Minister also mentioned that the government is monitoring the situation with regard to the minorities living in Bangladesh

Approx 19,000 Indian nationals in B'desh, of which 9,000 students, says EAM
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 6:04 PM IST

Monitoring situation with regard to minorities in Bangladesh: EAM in RS

In a statement to the Upper House, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also briefed the MPs on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's "very short notice" request to come to India "for the moment"

Monitoring situation with regard to minorities in Bangladesh: EAM in RS
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 6:04 PM IST

Assured Hasina of all help, focus on minorities protection in B'desh: EAM

Stating that the embattled former prime minister of Bangladesh Shiekh Hasina is in India and the Indian government wants to give her time to let the Indian government know about her future action

Assured Hasina of all help, focus on minorities protection in B'desh: EAM
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 6:02 PM IST

Bangladesh: From China to Jamaat, India's many challenges after Hasina exit

Reports indicate that while Sheikh Hasina's Awami League will be kept out of interim govt, anti-India Bangladesh Nationalist Party and pro-Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami will be included

Bangladesh: From China to Jamaat, India's many challenges after Hasina exit
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 2:16 PM IST

B'desh's Air Force's C-130J takes off from Hindon base, Hasina not onboard

According to sources, the Bangladesh Air Force C-130J transport aircraft is flying with 7 military personnel in it towards its base in Bangladesh

B'desh's Air Force's C-130J takes off from Hindon base, Hasina not onboard
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 12:43 PM IST

'Committee has suggested certain reforms to overhaul functioning of DRDO'

He was also asked whether government had formed a high-level committee of technocrats on this subject and whether it is planning to raise budget allocation for different research projects at the DRDO

'Committee has suggested certain reforms to overhaul functioning of DRDO'
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 12:00 AM IST

Sheikh Hasina quits as Bangladesh PM, flees, lands in India on way to UK

Modi chairs CCS meeting; Indian businesses in Bangladesh on alert

Sheikh Hasina quits as Bangladesh PM, flees, lands in India on way to UK
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 11:28 PM IST

EAM Jaishankar assures to facilitate Indian, Sri Lankan fishermen meet

Jaishankar had reaffirmed that the Central Government stood "shoulder to shoulder with our Tamil fishermen," in fulfilling their needs

EAM Jaishankar assures to facilitate Indian, Sri Lankan fishermen meet
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 10:33 PM IST

Bangladesh unrest: Cabinet Committee on Security meets to assess situation

The meeting came as Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled her country and landed in India on her way to London

Bangladesh unrest: Cabinet Committee on Security meets to assess situation
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 9:46 PM IST

Sheikh Hasina lands in Hindon; EAM briefs PM Modi on Bangladesh situation

India decided to provide a safe passage through the Indian airspace to Hasina's aircraft following a request from Dhaka, the sources cited above told

Sheikh Hasina lands in Hindon; EAM briefs PM Modi on Bangladesh situation
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 9:21 PM IST

India can't be indifferent, peace in Bangladesh in our interest: Tharoor

Reacting to the developments in Bangladesh, Tharoor said, "It is very worrying, as you know some 300 lives have been lost since July 1 when the problem started"

India can't be indifferent, peace in Bangladesh in our interest: Tharoor
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 9:15 PM IST

'India's bilateral trade to face issues as Bangladesh crisis deepens'

The neighbouring country has been witnessing fierce demonstrations over the controversial quota system that reserves 30 per cent of jobs for the families of veterans who fought the 1971 liberation war

'India's bilateral trade to face issues as Bangladesh crisis deepens'
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 9:08 PM IST

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

IndiGo, Air India cancel their flights to Dhaka amid Bangladesh unrest
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 8:32 PM IST

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

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns: Implications for India and what's next
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 8:09 PM IST

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

Rahul meets EAM Jaishankar in Parliament, discusses Bangladesh situation
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 8:07 PM IST

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

Committed to making India a regional MRO hub: Boeing Defence India MD
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 7:58 PM IST