Bangladesh: Yunus denies cancellation of freedom fighter recognition for Bangabandhu

IANS | June 4, 2025 8:23 PM

Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) The interim government of Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday denied local media reports which claimed that it has de-recognised the contribution of hundreds of freedom fighters, including Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Acting President Syed Nazrul Islam, former Prime Ministers Tajuddin Ahmed and several leaders of the Mujibnagar government following the enactment of National Freedom Fighters Council (JAMUKA) Ordinance.

India-Central Asia Dialogue set to enhance anti-terror partnerships across region

IANS | June 4, 2025 7:48 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Foreign Ministers from Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will be in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the two-day 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue as India continues to put a strong foot forward in enhancing anti-terror and de-radicalisation partnerships across the region.

In Brussels, Indian delegation conveys unified message of zero tolerance against terrorism

IANS | June 4, 2025 6:44 PM

Brussels, June 4 (IANS) The all-party Parliamentary delegation from India led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday engaged with members of the Indian diaspora and leading Brussels-based think tanks, underscoring India's unwavering commitment to combating cross-border terrorism. The diaspora members expressed deep solidarity with the victims of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed their strong support for India in its efforts to counter terrorism.

Indian delegation interacts with leading Egyptian intellectuals and opinion makers

IANS | June 4, 2025 4:46 PM

Cairo, June 4 (IANS) The high-level multi-party delegation from India led by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) Supriya Sule on Wednesday engaged in an interactive session in Egypt conveying New Delhi's resolute stance against terrorism and the Middle Eastern country's solidarity with India in countering terrorism. The delegates also highlighted the bright prospects for stronger India-Egypt ties.

IMEC will transform global landscape, is pivotal to 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision: Experts

IANS | June 4, 2025 3:15 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) could be a "game-changer" in India's push towards strong and rapid economic growth, top economic and geopolitical experts reckoned on Wednesday during a daylong conference organised by Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) on the project which has huge implications to the country's growth and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat @2047' to transform the nation into a developed entity by the centenary of its independence in 2047.

Explaining Op Sindoor to international community

D.C. Pathak | June 4, 2025 2:23 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The move of the Modi government to send out seven multi-party delegations to different world capitals to clarify India’s position regarding Operation Sindoor, which was launched following the terrorist attack at Pahalgam on April 22, did fulfil a strategic requirement of this country in as much as the India-Pak military confrontation provoked by Pakistan-directed terror violence and the subsequent announcement of a ‘ceasefire’ between the two countries, had to be put in the right perspective from India’s point of view.

Bangladesh changes 'freedom fighter' definition, removes Mujibur Rahman's status

IANS | June 4, 2025 1:22 PM

Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) The Mohammad Yunus-led interim government of Bangladesh has enacted a new ordinance that alters the definition of "freedom fighter" (Bir Muktijoddha). This decision has resulted in the revocation of the status for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and more than 400 other notable individuals from the country’s 1971 Liberation War.