Dhaka University to rename Mujibur Rahman Hall after slain radical Hadi

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:28 PM

Dhaka, Jan 9 (IANS) In yet another controversial move, authorities at Bangladesh's Dhaka University have decided to rename the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall to the 'Osman Hadi Hall', after the slain radical Islamist leader Sharif Osman Hadi who was shot dead in the country's capital last month.

'China exploiting workers to gain advantage in manufacturing sector'

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) China's big advantage in the manufacturing sector vis-a-vis other countries is not so much due to economies of scale or the fact that the country has rapidly caught up with the technology of Western countries, but its exploitation of labour under a repressive system, according to a report.

India and Ireland discuss strengthening ties in trade, education and healthcare

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:15 PM

Dublin/New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George held a meeting with Ireland's Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy on Friday, discussing various aspects of strengthening ties between two nations in various sectors, including trade and economy, education, healthcare and people-to-people ties.

UK MP terms situation in Bangladesh 'concerning', calls for protecting religious freedom

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:12 PM

London, Jan 9 (IANS) UK MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Priti Patel, on Friday termed the situation in Bangladesh "concerning and worrying" and called for protecting religious freedom in the South Asian nation. She urged the UK government to use its influence and convening powers to work to bring about stability in Bangladesh and a future, where religious freedom is protected and Hindus are safe.

Reject China's attempts to alter ground reality in Shaksgam Valley: MEA

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Rejecting the Chinese infrastructure build-up in the Shaksgam Valley in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) through the so-called China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963, India on Friday reiterated that it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests in the region.

India once again reminds Pakistan of its deeply stained record of repression of minorities

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday hit out at Pakistan once again over its absurd allegations that efforts were being made to erase Muslim heritage in India. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Pakistan should look at the situation of minorities in their own country before making comment about others.