New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in what was the first interaction between the two leaders following the resignation of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on August 5.
Dhaka, Aug 15 (IANS) Bangladesh's Religious Affairs Advisor A.F.M. Khalid Hossain said on Thursday that the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government wants to grow relations with India.
Dhaka, Aug 15 (IANS) A.F.M. Khalid Hossain, the Advisor for Religious Affairs in Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladeshi interim government, said on Thursday that strict action will be taken against the "criminals" who attacked minorities and vandalised their places of worship over the past few weeks in the violence-torn country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
