Permanent ban on Awami League under anti-terror ordinance detrimental to Bangladesh's democracy: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 5:53 PM

Dhaka/Colombo, April 5 (IANS) Last year, the then interim government of Bangladesh, under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, had banned all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League and its related outfits, through the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. Now, the new government, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has reportedly proposed to make the ban permanent.

All Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf are safe: Govt

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) All Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Sunday.

Naxalism, Kashmir militancy see major decline over 12 years: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India has recorded a significant decline in two of its most persistent internal security challenges -- Left Wing Extremism (LWE) and militancy in Jammu and Kashmir -- over the past 12 years, with sustained security operations, better intelligence coordination and development-led interventions playing a decisive role, according to a report.

Pakistan's military behaves more like mercenary force: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:26 PM

Tel Aviv, April 5 (IANS) Pakistan's attempt to project itself as a mediator in the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran has come under scrutiny, a report in The Times of Israel read, highlighting Islamabad's complex historical role and strategic contradictions.