“Who’s in charge–Democracy or Generals?”: UK MP tears into Pakistan, urges world to stand with India

London [UK], June 3 (ANI): Branding Pakistan as a “failed state”, UK MP Bob Blackman on Tuesday launched a scathing attack at India’s neighbour, questioning if either “democracy or generals” was in charge of Pakistan, referring to the country’s unchecked military influence in its governance. Speaking to ANI following a meeting with the all-party delegation […]

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Grateful for Paraguay’s support in combating terrorism, promoting interests and voices of Global South: President Murmu

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu has expressed gratitude to Paraguay for its continued support of India’s efforts to combat terrorism and promote the interests and voices of the Global South. She thanked the Paraguayan government for its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. President Murmu received […]

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India’s Modi to visit Kashmir to unveil strategic railway

SRINAGAR, India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to make his first visit to contested Kashmir since a conflict between India and Pakistan last month, inaugurating a strategic railway to the mountainous region, his office said Wednesday. The Muslim-majority Himalayan region of Kashmir is at the center of a bitter rivalry between India and Pakistan, divided […]

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Inclusive politics key to avoiding unrest in Bangladesh, says UN resident coordinator

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis today (4 June) said the participation and inclusion of all political parties will help prevent a ‘very polarised position’ and potential ‘unrest’, though the circumstances should be viewed in the context of the country. “But I think circumstances need to be looked at….the decision of the government […]

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UN resident coordinator calls on Chief Adviser

Dhaka, June 3, 2025: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Gwyn Lewis, at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday. The Resident Coordinator commended the robust cooperation with the Interim Government, and both leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions on advancing development in Bangladesh. They explored the extensive support the […]

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Consensus Panel Delayed, But December Election Still Feasible: BNP’s Salahuddin

Dhaka : The National Consensus Commission has already consumed sufficient time and it is still possible to hold the national election by December this year, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said today (2 June). “I believe they are sincere — but they have wasted a significant amount of time. “We’ve given our detailed opinion […]

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Indonesia eyes better trade, cultural relations with Bangladesh

DHAKA, June 1, 2025;— Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir on Monday called for enhanced trade, investment, and cultural ties between Bangladesh and Southeast Asia’s largest nation, saying Jakarta is eager to deepen its engagement with Dhaka. Mr. Nasir made the remarks during a meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the […]

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Bangladesh Supreme Court lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party

Dhaka: Bangladesh has restored the registration of the country’s largest Muslim party, more than a decade after it was banned by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. Sunday’s Supreme Court decision means the Jamaat-e-Islami party can now be formally listed with the Election Commission, paving the way for its participation in the next general election, […]

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‘Emerging Geopolitical Giant’: New Zealand Deputy PM Highlights Defence, Security, And Trade Ties With India

New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, has underscored India’s emergence as a “geopolitical giant” and a vital security actor in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting the deepening partnership between New Zealand and India across defence, security, and trade. Speaking at the Ananta Aspen Centre in New Delhi, Peters emphasised that in an […]

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