Former diplomat slams BNP govt, says Sheikh Hasina not treated fairly by Bangladesh judiciary

IANS | August 4, 2026 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's desire to return to Dhaka and file an appeal against the death sentence awarded by the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is "fair" and should not be judged politically, Veena Sikri, India's former High Commissioner to Bangladesh, told IANS on Tuesday.

Bangladesh PM invited to BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair: MEA

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India on Tuesday said that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been invited to attend the outreach session of the 18th BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September in his capacity as the current chair of BIMSTEC.

India, China have taken steps to improve people-to-people ties: MEA

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India and China have taken several steps to improve ties between the people of both nations, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and the re-establishment of civil aviation connectivity.

LS Speaker Birla, Uzbekistan FM Saidov discuss ways to deepen parliamentary cooperation

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a meeting with the visiting Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing ways to deepen inter-parliamentary dialogue, enhance the activities of friendship groups, and promote the exchange of experience in the field of lawmaking.

No govt involvement, organised by private entity: MEA on Sheikh Hasina's upcoming interaction

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday made it clear that the Indian government is not involved in any way in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's scheduled interaction with media on Wednesday and the programme is being organised by a private media entity.

We were ready to strike Ukraine after attack on ship in Caspian Sea: Iran

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:00 PM

Tehran, Aug 4 (IANS) Iran was ready to strike three locations in Ukraine in response to what Tehran called a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea last week, stated Mohsen Rezaei, senior military advisor to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Pakistan feeling insecure, frustrated over positive trajectory of India-Afghanistan ties: MEA

IANS | August 4, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India on Tuesday slammed the recent objectionable comments made by the Pakistani Army spokesperson on friendly ties between New Delhi and Kabul, saying that such statements only reflect Islamabad's growing insecurity and frustration.

India hands over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Sri Lanka

IANS | August 4, 2026 3:11 PM

Colombo, Aug 4 (IANS) Reaffirming India's support to Sri Lanka in its ongoing efforts to control the spread of dengue, High Commissioner Santosh Jha handed over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to the island nation's Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa on Tuesday.

Brazil's Lula meets renowned Indian surgeon, announces partnership to strengthen healthcare via BRICS

IANS | August 4, 2026 9:31 AM

Brasilia, Aug 4 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced a new healthcare cooperation initiative involving the BRICS Bank, the Brazilian government, and India’s Narayana Health network to improve hospital management and digitalisation in the country’s public health system.

Sheikh Hasina should not make political statements: B’Desh PM advisor to Indian High Commissioner

IANS | August 4, 2026 12:13 AM

Dhaka, Aug 4 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor Humayun Kabir on Monday sought the Indian government's cooperation to ensure that no one from the Awami League, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, can use Indian territory to make political statements, local media reported.

Diplomacy

Former diplomat slams BNP govt, says Sheikh Hasina not treated fairly by Bangladesh judiciary

Bangladesh PM invited to BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair: MEA

India, China have taken steps to improve people-to-people ties: MEA

LS Speaker Birla, Uzbekistan FM Saidov discuss ways to deepen parliamentary cooperation

No govt involvement, organised by private entity: MEA on Sheikh Hasina's upcoming interaction

We were ready to strike Ukraine after attack on ship in Caspian Sea: Iran

Pakistan feeling insecure, frustrated over positive trajectory of India-Afghanistan ties: MEA

India hands over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Sri Lanka

Brazil's Lula meets renowned Indian surgeon, announces partnership to strengthen healthcare via BRICS

Sheikh Hasina should not make political statements: B’Desh PM advisor to Indian High Commissioner

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