EU-India naval drills spotlight Italy’s growing role in IndoMed security

India and the European Union (EU) will conduct a three-day joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean from June 1 to June 3, reflecting their growing defence and strategic cooperation. The joint exercise will focus on advanced counter-piracy operations, interoperability, tactical manoeuvres, and enhanced communication protocols, reflecting the growing maritime security cooperation between the two […]

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Prof Yunus unveils ‘3 Zero’ theory for post-MDG era

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus unveiled a ‘Three Zero’ theory to improve human lives in the world in the post-MDG (Millennium Development Goals) regime after the year 2015. “We should move ahead with three goals—Zero poverty, Zero unemployment and Zero net carbon (CO2) emission—-to achieve the vision of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) to improve human […]

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Pakistan, India close to completing border troop reduction, senior Pakistani general says

SINGAPORE, May 30 (Reuters) – Pakistan and India are close to reducing the troop build up along their border to levels before conflict erupted between the nuclear-armed neighbours this month, a top Pakistani military official told Reuters on Friday, although he warned the crisis had increased the risk of escalation in the future. Both sides […]

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Indian EAM Jaishankar expresses gratitude to Italy for solidarity with India over Operation Sindoor: ‘We are thankful’

Lauding ties between India and Italy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that relations between the two nations are on an upward trajectory and there is new momentum of political dialogue, visits, and interest in each other’s potential. He reiterated India’s commitment to consolidate the India-Italy Strategic Partnership. In his remarks at Italy’s National Day […]

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Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser renews pledge for election between December and June

Tokyo, May 28, 2025: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday reiterated that a general election will be held in Bangladesh by June next year under any circumstances to carry forward the reform initiatives taken by the current interim government. Professor Yunus renewed the vow when former Japanese Prime Minister and Japan-Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship League […]

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Highway to Thailand is Assam’s trump card in $3 bn pitch for chipmakers

By Shouvik Das New Delhi: The India-Myanmar-Thailand highway will give Assam the opportunity to export India-made semiconductor chips and attract investments from South-east Asia to open factories in the state, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. “The tri-nation highway will be ready for operations within the next three years, as certain points of […]

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Bangladesh’s Army reaffirms commitment to stand by the people, warns of strict action against mob violence

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Army today (26 May) reaffirmed that it stands united and remains steadfast in its commitment to protect the country’s sovereignty by always being by the side of the people. In the days ahead, the army will take strict action against any activities that may lead to loss of life or property, mob […]

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