The Taliban direction of Bangladesh's Islamists (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 10, 2025 6:45 PM

Dhaka: Amidst the developments in Bangladesh's political trajectory, the resurgence of Islamists has been the one catching everyone's attention. A country with about 90 per cent Muslim population, this surely is not supposed to be alarming. But Bangladesh is no Middle East or Central Asia — wherein religion profoundly shaped their political systems. Religion, albeit a strong influence, has more cultural and symbolic presence than a political one — whereby Bangladesh's political establishment is influenced by principles of nationalism, socialism, secularism and democracy. Here, cultural and ethnolinguistic identity have historically taken precedence over religious one.

Nepal paves way for land swap deal to facilitate extension of Kolkata Metro

IANS | October 10, 2025 5:51 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 10 (IANS) The government of Nepal has approved a land swap agreement between its Consulate General in Kolkata and the Indian Railway Development Corporation Limited to facilitate the construction of the Kolkata Metro's Purple Line project.

Pakistan fears losing more than diplomatic ground with Kabul turning to India

Jayanta Bhattacharya | October 10, 2025 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Pakistan could never imagine that a group it once raised and used to spread terror in neighbouring countries would one day run a government and realise that diplomacy does not flow out of the barrel of a gun.

India bats for Afghanistan's economic recovery, deepens engagement in development projects

IANS | October 10, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) India on Friday announced that it would further deepen its engagement in development cooperation projects, particularly in the sectors of healthcare, public infrastructure and capacity-building, in Afghanistan considering the war-torn country's pressing requirement for economic recovery and development.

Muttaqi's visit important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Afghanistan counterpart Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday as both held discussions on India's support for Afghanistan's development, bilateral trade, territorial integrity and independence, people-to-people ties and capacity-building besides several other issues.

LS Speaker Om Birla interacts with diaspora in Barbados, highlights India's achievements

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:13 PM

Bridgetown, Oct 10 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla interacted with the Indian community in Barbados on Friday, urging them to become strategic partners in the growth story of India. He lauded the contribution of Indian diaspora members, calling them India's ambassadors who bridge hearts across continents.

Bangladesh on the brink: Another uprising looms amid political and radical turmoil

Vicky Nanjappa | October 10, 2025 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) While many would have thought and hoped that Bangladesh would limp back to normalcy with the interim government announcing that elections would be held early next year, a close assessment of the situation in the country paints a grim picture.

Trump's forays into conflict resolution fail in Ukraine, Putin wants more to what's on offer

IANS | October 10, 2025 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) United States President Donald Trump has emerged as a central figure in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking the first tangible progress toward peace in Gaza after three years of incessant bombing.

Newly-appointed US Ambassador Sergio Gor on way to India for a week-long visit

IANS | October 10, 2025 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The newly-appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, is headed to India for a week-long visit starting October 9, informed the US Embassy and Consulates on Friday.

US denies new AMRAAM deliveries to Pakistan, says contract only covers 'sustainment'

IANS | October 10, 2025 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The US Embassy and Consulates in India issued a clarifying statement on Friday, asserting that a recent amendment to an American Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract involving Pakistan does not include deliveries of new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). Instead, the modification is limited to sustainment and spare parts support.

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The Taliban direction of Bangladesh's Islamists (IANS Analysis)

Nepal paves way for land swap deal to facilitate extension of Kolkata Metro

Pakistan fears losing more than diplomatic ground with Kabul turning to India

India bats for Afghanistan's economic recovery, deepens engagement in development projects

Muttaqi's visit important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties: EAM Jaishankar

LS Speaker Om Birla interacts with diaspora in Barbados, highlights India's achievements

Bangladesh on the brink: Another uprising looms amid political and radical turmoil

Trump's forays into conflict resolution fail in Ukraine, Putin wants more to what's on offer

Newly-appointed US Ambassador Sergio Gor on way to India for a week-long visit

US denies new AMRAAM deliveries to Pakistan, says contract only covers 'sustainment'

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