BNP emerges front-runner as India warms up, fears of Jamaat-ISI meddling rise ahead of Bangladesh polls

Vicky Nanjappa | December 2, 2025 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Ties between India and Bangladesh have strained considerably following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. A hostile Jamaat-e-Islami-controlled Muhammad Yunus regime in Bangladesh has made matters worse for India. India, however, understands the importance of maintaining good ties with Bangladesh and has been in touch with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Indian envoy holds 'fruitful' talks with bipartisan US Senators, discusses defence, trade ties

IANS | December 2, 2025 10:34 AM

Washington, Dec 2 (IANS) India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hosted a bipartisan group of US Senators and engaged in productive discussions about the bilateral partnership, covering areas such as energy, defence and trade.

In call with PM Modi, Lankan President conveys deep gratitude for India's swift and effective assistance

IANS | December 1, 2025 9:21 PM

New Delhi/Colombo, Dec 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with the President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, expressing his condolences on the loss of lives and devastation caused in the island nation in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah while also assuring India's continued support under ongoing 'Operation Sagar Bandhu'.

India values Thailand as long-time friend, important maritime neighbour: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | December 1, 2025 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday said that India values Thailand as a "long-time friend" and a "very important" neighbour. He noted that India's Act East policy has found a match in Thailand's Look West policy.

India and Poland agree to expedite cooperation in defence, cyber security and AI

IANS | December 1, 2025 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) India and Poland held the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Monday, agreeing to expedite cooperation in the sectors of defence and security, science and technology, cyber security and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Saudi Arabia mediated Pak-Afghan truce talk fails in Riyadh: Report

IANS | December 1, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Amidst renewed efforts by Saudi Arabia to mediate a ceasefire between Kabul and Islamabad, a media organisation reporting on Afghanistan said on Monday that talks between the hostile neighbours in Riyadh has again failed to yield results.

Russia-Ukraine conflict should be on agenda at some stage: German envoy on Putin's India visit

IANS | December 1, 2025 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann on Monday expressed hope that the Russia-Ukraine conflict would be on the agenda during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi scheduled later this week.

Putin to meet with US presidential special envoy: Kremlin

IANS | December 1, 2025 6:40 PM

Moscow, Dec 1 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday to discuss ending the conflict with Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.

Bishkek: Indian envoy, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister discuss bilateral ties

IANS | December 1, 2025 6:26 PM

Bishkek, Dec 1 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Birender Singh Yadav called on Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev on Monday, discussing key areas of bilateral cooperation.

'India's role has shifted from supportive partner to structural force in Global South diplomacy'

IANS | December 1, 2025 6:02 PM

Johannesburg, Dec 1 (IANS) India's role was most visible in the expanded presence and confidence of African nations at the recently-concluded G20 Summit in South Africa. Analysts and delegates agreed that India's imprint on the outcomes was unmistakable, a report has detailed.

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BNP emerges front-runner as India warms up, fears of Jamaat-ISI meddling rise ahead of Bangladesh polls

Indian envoy holds 'fruitful' talks with bipartisan US Senators, discusses defence, trade ties

In call with PM Modi, Lankan President conveys deep gratitude for India's swift and effective assistance

India values Thailand as long-time friend, important maritime neighbour: EAM Jaishankar

India and Poland agree to expedite cooperation in defence, cyber security and AI

Saudi Arabia mediated Pak-Afghan truce talk fails in Riyadh: Report

Russia-Ukraine conflict should be on agenda at some stage: German envoy on Putin's India visit

Putin to meet with US presidential special envoy: Kremlin

Bishkek: Indian envoy, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister discuss bilateral ties

'India's role has shifted from supportive partner to structural force in Global South diplomacy'

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