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Bangladesh: Awami League calls for nationwide shutdown on Tuesday after 'illegal' verdict against Hasina

IANS | November 17, 2025 8:26 PM

Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League party has called for a nationwide shutdown on Tuesday and announced demonstrations and protests from November 19–21 in the entire country while rejecting the "illegal" verdict of the country’s so-called International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) after conducting a "farcical trial" against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others.

Yunus govt has 'visceral hatred' for Hasina, Awami League: Former diplomat

IANS | November 17, 2025 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India's former High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty, on Monday termed the conviction of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as "political vendetta", asserting that all those in power in Dhaka currently have a "visceral hatred" for her and the Awami League party.

India and Denmark agree to enhance cooperation in defence, new and emerging technologies

IANS | November 17, 2025 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India and Denmark held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Monday, agreeing to further enhance cooperation in defence and security, new and emerging technologies and the Arctic. The two nations reiterated their commitment towards fighting terrorism in all its manifestations.

Nadda and Norwegian counterpart discuss healthcare partnership

IANS | November 17, 2025 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda on Monday held a meeting with his Norwegian counterpart Jan Christian Vestre, discussing India's priorities in digital health, human resource development, maternal and child nutrition and collaborative research on diseases.

Rights body terms conviction of Sheikh Hasina a 'farce', says real perpetrators remain unpunished

IANS | November 17, 2025 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG), a New Delhi-based human rights body, on Monday, termed the conviction of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her two top aides as a "farce" and a "miscarriage of justice", alleging that the real perpetrators have not been punished.

Committed to best interests of people of Bangladesh, says India after Hasina ICT verdict

IANS | November 17, 2025 6:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India on Monday said that it has noted the verdict announced by the so-called 'International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh' concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and remains committed to the best interests of the people of the neighbouring nation, including in peace, democracy, inclusion and stability in the country.

Indian envoy and Karo's Deputy Regent discuss collaboration in culture, tourism

IANS | November 17, 2025 5:40 PM

Jakarta, Nov 17 (IANS) Consul General of India in Indonesia's Medan, Ravi Shankar Goel met Karo's Deputy Regent Komando Tarigan on Monday, discussing shared heritage and collaboration in culture, tourism and education.

Putin aide Patrushev arrives in Delhi, meets NSA Doval

IANS | November 17, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin's top aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, Nikolai Patrushev on Monday called on National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and National Maritime Security Coordinator Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta in New Delhi as both sides discussed significant issues, including maritime cooperation.

Defence MoS meets UAE counterpart in Dubai, vows stronger ties

IANS | November 17, 2025 4:52 PM

Dubai, Nov 17 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Monday held a meeting with his UAE counterpart Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei on the sidelines of the Dubai Air Show 2025 as both countries underlined stronger engagement through institutional mechanisms, defence exhibitions and training cooperation.

Your export crisis is self-inflicted: World Bank warns Pakistan of looming economic breakdown

IANS | November 17, 2025 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The World Bank has issued a strong advisory to Pakistan, warning that the country’s export crisis is no longer a temporary problem but the result of deep, long-standing structural flaws.

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Bangladesh: Awami League calls for nationwide shutdown on Tuesday after 'illegal' verdict against Hasina

Yunus govt has 'visceral hatred' for Hasina, Awami League: Former diplomat

India and Denmark agree to enhance cooperation in defence, new and emerging technologies

Nadda and Norwegian counterpart discuss healthcare partnership

Rights body terms conviction of Sheikh Hasina a 'farce', says real perpetrators remain unpunished

Committed to best interests of people of Bangladesh, says India after Hasina ICT verdict

Indian envoy and Karo's Deputy Regent discuss collaboration in culture, tourism

Putin aide Patrushev arrives in Delhi, meets NSA Doval

Defence MoS meets UAE counterpart in Dubai, vows stronger ties

Your export crisis is self-inflicted: World Bank warns Pakistan of looming economic breakdown

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