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BNP thanks PM Modi for warm wishes on poll victory; seeks 'constructive' ties with India

IANS | February 14, 2026 1:47 PM

Dhaka, Feb 14 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on the party's historic victory in the general elections, adding that it looks forward to engaging "constructively" with India to advance the "multifaceted relationship" and shared commitment to peace in the region.

Bangladesh: Post-poll violence leaves one dead, dozens injured; Jamaat cries foul after BNP win

IANS | February 14, 2026 1:31 PM

Dhaka, Feb 14 (IANS) With the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) set to form the next government in Bangladesh following a decisive victory in the 13th Parliamentary election, the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami alleged that the results in some constituencies were rigged, local media reported.

BNP victory sparks hopes of stability, reforms, freedom from graft in Bangladesh

IANS | February 14, 2026 1:20 PM

Dhaka, Feb 14 (IANS) Following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP's) victory in the general elections, citizens across the country have voiced optimism that Bangladesh is poised to enter a more peaceful phase after months marked by unrest and a worsening law and order situation.

India AI Summit key for Global South: Industry

IANS | February 14, 2026 12:38 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) Calling the upcoming India AI Impact Summit a “pretty key, an important event,” Dell Technologies senior executive Vivek Mohindra said the gathering marks a pivotal moment for India and the broader Global South as artificial intelligence reshapes economies and governance.

AI is India’s ‘next oil’: Global tech expert

IANS | February 14, 2026 12:32 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) Artificial intelligence is at an inflection point globally, and India must treat data as its “next oil” if it wants to lead the next industrial revolution, Sunil Pal, Head of AI GPU Allocation at AMD, said ahead of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

Tarique Rahman's Pakistan test: Can Dhaka recalibrate after Yunus reset?

Vicky Nanjappa | February 14, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) With Tarique Rahman set to take over as the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh, all eyes would be on how he deals with Pakistan.

Rubbing salt into wounds of oppressed: Sindhi leader on European forums’ invite to Asim Munir

IANS | February 14, 2026 11:19 AM

Berlin, Feb 14 (IANS) Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), condemned Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s presence at global security forums across Europe, calling it an insult to the communities facing “repression and occupation” within the South Asian nation.

Rights bodies condemn mass disappearance of civilians in Balochistan by Pakistani forces

IANS | February 14, 2026 9:35 AM

Quetta, Feb 14 (IANS) At least fourteen Baloch civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, according to leading human rights organisations.

Indian student missing in Berkeley

IANS | February 14, 2026 9:15 AM

Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has expressed deep concern over the disappearance of a 22-year-old Indian student at the University of California in Berkeley, as local authorities continue search operations in the East Bay area.

Nikhil Gupta’s guilt admission in ‘murder-for-hire' plot stops airing testimony, evidence in court (Lead)

IANS | February 14, 2026 9:08 AM

New York, Feb 14 (IANS) Nikhil Gupta dramatically admitting in a federal court here that he participated in a murder-for hire plot ends the trial against him without testimony from witnesses or the trove of what the prosecutors assert were evidence against him being aired in court.

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BNP thanks PM Modi for warm wishes on poll victory; seeks 'constructive' ties with India

Bangladesh: Post-poll violence leaves one dead, dozens injured; Jamaat cries foul after BNP win

BNP victory sparks hopes of stability, reforms, freedom from graft in Bangladesh

India AI Summit key for Global South: Industry

AI is India’s ‘next oil’: Global tech expert

Tarique Rahman's Pakistan test: Can Dhaka recalibrate after Yunus reset?

Rubbing salt into wounds of oppressed: Sindhi leader on European forums’ invite to Asim Munir

Rights bodies condemn mass disappearance of civilians in Balochistan by Pakistani forces

Indian student missing in Berkeley

Nikhil Gupta’s guilt admission in ‘murder-for-hire' plot stops airing testimony, evidence in court (Lead)

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