Bangladesh election signals shift to multiparty politics, BNP faces governance test: Report

IANS | February 15, 2026 3:46 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election represents a return to "genuine multiparty politics" after years of disputed or largely one-sided contests, accompanied by a referendum that endorsed sweeping constitutional reforms, but the victorious Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) must now address deep-seated concerns in a nation scarred by political violence, as per a report.

Japan-India ties gain fresh momentum with stronger security, technology push: Report

IANS | February 15, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The long-standing and resilient partnership between Japan and India is entering a new and dynamic phase, marked by deeper security collaboration and expanding cooperation in advanced technologies, according to a report.

India wedded to strategic autonomy: EAM Jaishankar amid US claims on Russian oil buys

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:33 AM

Munich, Feb 15 (IANS) Amid repeated assertions from the United States regarding New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil, India, reaffirming its "strategic autonomy", has conveyed a clear message on the global stage that its energy decisions will be determined by availability, cost, and risk considerations.

BNP thanks PM Modi for warm wishes on poll victory; seeks 'constructive' ties with India

IANS | February 14, 2026 1:47 PM

Dhaka, Feb 14 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on the party's historic victory in the general elections, adding that it looks forward to engaging "constructively" with India to advance the "multifaceted relationship" and shared commitment to peace in the region.

Tarique Rahman's Pakistan test: Can Dhaka recalibrate after Yunus reset?

Vicky Nanjappa | February 14, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) With Tarique Rahman set to take over as the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh, all eyes would be on how he deals with Pakistan.

Top world leaders to attend next week's India–AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

IANS | February 13, 2026 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Top world leaders - including French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis - are scheduled to attend the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16–20, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.

India and South Korea work on further enhancing Special Strategic Partnership

IANS | February 13, 2026 6:41 PM

Seoul, Feb 13 (IANS) India and South Korea held the sixth Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) on Friday, reviewing bilateral ties, including sharing the views on high-level exchanges, economic and commercial issues, security and defence, science and technology, cultural and people-to-people ties. The two sides also agreed to work to further enhance Special Strategic Partnership between both nations.

Israeli envoy hails India-US trade deal

IANS | February 13, 2026 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Friday, welcomed the India-US trade deal, terming it a "very important development", which opens more opportunities for economic cooperation.

Hamas retracting from demilitarisation: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Accusing Hamas of retracting from demilitarisation, Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Friday expressed confidence that the US and other nations that are part of 'Board of Peace' will pressurise the terror group to fulfil its promises and let Gaza's reconstruction begin.

From tackling Islamists to restoring India ties — 'Dark Prince' Tarique Rahman has difficult job ahead as Bangladesh PM

Chayanika Mahanta | February 13, 2026 5:31 PM

Dhaka, Feb 13 (IANS) Tarique Rahman, the chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) who is set to become the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh, returned to the country in December last year after 17 years of self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom amid a deepening political crisis.

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Bangladesh election signals shift to multiparty politics, BNP faces governance test: Report

Japan-India ties gain fresh momentum with stronger security, technology push: Report

India wedded to strategic autonomy: EAM Jaishankar amid US claims on Russian oil buys

BNP thanks PM Modi for warm wishes on poll victory; seeks 'constructive' ties with India

Tarique Rahman's Pakistan test: Can Dhaka recalibrate after Yunus reset?

Top world leaders to attend next week's India–AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

India and South Korea work on further enhancing Special Strategic Partnership

Israeli envoy hails India-US trade deal

Hamas retracting from demilitarisation: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar

From tackling Islamists to restoring India ties — 'Dark Prince' Tarique Rahman has difficult job ahead as Bangladesh PM

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