President Murmu accorded Timor-Leste's highest civilian award

IANS | August 10, 2024 12:08 PM

Dili, Aug 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country's highest civilian award, from President Jose Ramos-Horta on Saturday, in recognition of her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and empowerment of women.

Ready to work with interim govt in Bangladesh, says China

IANS | August 9, 2024 3:38 PM

Dhaka, Aug 9 (IANS) Citing that friendship between China and Bangladesh runs "long and deep", Beijing said on Friday that it "stands ready" to work with the newly-formed interim government in Bangladesh to promote bilateral relations between the two countries.

PM Modi extends best wishes to new B'desh interim leader Muhammad Yunus

IANS | August 8, 2024 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Nobel laureate and microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus (84), who took oath as the head of the interim government in Bangladesh on Thursday evening, while expressing that the new regime would restore peace and ensure the protection of Hindus and other minorities in the neighbouring country.