India 'best neighbour', doing everything to ensure communal harmony in B'desh: Religious Affairs Advisor (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | August 15, 2024 9:52 PM

Dhaka, Aug 15 (IANS) Calling India Bangladesh's "best neighbour" which had helped the country "immensely" in gaining independence, Abul Fayez Muhammad Khalid Hossain -- who was recently appointed as the Advisor for Religious Affairs in the interim government -- said on Thursday that "work has begun" to initiate strict action against the criminals involved in several incidents of violence and vandalism against the minority communities, especially Hindus, since Sheikh Hasina resigned as the Prime Minister on August 5.

Putin lauds India's 'widely-recognised track record of success' in I-Day greetings to President Murmu, PM Modi

IANS | August 15, 2024 4:44 PM

Moscow, Aug 15 (IANS) Lauding India's "widely-recognised track record of success", Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow attaches great importance to the privileged strategic partnership between the two countries.

Blinken sends wishes on I-Day, says US-India ties stronger than ever before

IANS | August 15, 2024 3:10 PM

Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his congratulations to India on its 78th Independence Day, emphasising the strength of India-US bilateral cooperation in a statement released on Thursday.

India worried for safety of Hindus in Bangladesh: PM Modi

IANS | August 15, 2024 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Addressing the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence against the Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

WHO declares global health emergency over Mpox outbreak

IANS | August 15, 2024 2:46 AM

United Nations, Aug 15 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared a global health emergency as Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, spreads rapidly across 13 African countries, including Congo, where 14,000 cases and 524 deaths have been reported.

Tejas, Sarang dazzle in first-ever multinational air exercise hosted by India

IANS | August 14, 2024 12:23 AM

Sulur (Tamil Nadu), Aug 14 (IANS) Several aircraft, including indigenously manufactured helicopters Sarang and LCA Tejas, on Tuesday showcased their prowess in the multinational air exercise 'Tarang Shakti' being hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the first time.

'Observe Aug 15 as National Mourning Day', Sheikh Hasina breaks silence

IANS | August 13, 2024 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina, who stepped down as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on August 5 at the height of violence over a quota-related issue and fled to India, broke her silence on Tuesday by issuing an address to the people of her country, urging everyone to observe August 15 as 'National Mourning Day'.

IANS Exclusive: Indian Envoy in Paris details many firsts for Indian Olympic contingent

IANS | August 13, 2024 8:15 PM

Paris, Aug 13 (IANS) As the Paris Olympics came to a close, the Indian Ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf, reflected on the Games, government support, and facilities provided to the Indian contingent, noting what made the sporting extravaganza memorable and special.

Yunus visits historic Dhaka temple, assures no discrimination against Hindus in B'desh

IANS | August 13, 2024 4:56 PM

Dhaka, Aug 13 (IANS) Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, said on Tuesday that establishing human rights and freedom of speech remains one of his prime goals as the country's minority communities, especially Hindus, continue to face horrendous acts of violence and vandalism since Sheikh Hasina's resignation as Prime Minister on August 5.

Guterres asks B'desh interim govt to consider voices of minorities, respect human rights

Arul Louis | August 13, 2024 8:51 AM

United Nations, Aug 13 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Bangladesh interim government to consider the voices of minorities and respect human rights as it prepares for parliamentary elections, according to his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq.

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India 'best neighbour', doing everything to ensure communal harmony in B'desh: Religious Affairs Advisor (IANS Exclusive)

Putin lauds India's 'widely-recognised track record of success' in I-Day greetings to President Murmu, PM Modi

Blinken sends wishes on I-Day, says US-India ties stronger than ever before

India worried for safety of Hindus in Bangladesh: PM Modi

WHO declares global health emergency over Mpox outbreak

Tejas, Sarang dazzle in first-ever multinational air exercise hosted by India

'Observe Aug 15 as National Mourning Day', Sheikh Hasina breaks silence

IANS Exclusive: Indian Envoy in Paris details many firsts for Indian Olympic contingent

Yunus visits historic Dhaka temple, assures no discrimination against Hindus in B'desh

Guterres asks B'desh interim govt to consider voices of minorities, respect human rights

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