Singapore envoy celebrates 'ASEAN Day' in New Delhi

IANS | August 8, 2025 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Singapore's High Commissioner in India, Simon Wong on Friday celebrated the 'ASEAN Day' with the ASEAN New Delhi Committee (ANDC). An ASEAN flag raising ceremony was also held following which a video message from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was played.

Early signs India may recalibrate its strategic posture post US tariffs: Report

IANS | August 8, 2025 12:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to visit China after six years and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval engaging with Russia on key defence deals, there are early signs that India may recalibrate its strategic posture and the shift in geopolitical alignment is something investors should watch out for very closely, a report said on Friday.

Bangladesh: Police arrest former VC of Begum Rokeya University

IANS | August 7, 2025 9:15 PM

Dhaka, Aug 7 (IANS) Bangladeshi police on Thursday arrested Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, a former Vice Chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, in Rangpur district in connection with a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of the country, local media reported.

Bangladesh: NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah calls July Declaration 'incomplete'

IANS | August 7, 2025 9:13 PM

Dhaka, August 7 (IANS) Hasnat Abdullah, the Chief Organiser of Bangladesh's National Citizens Party (NCP) in the southern region of the country, stated on Thursday that he "did not feel the need" to attend the July Declaration reading ceremony by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on August 5 as the words or opinions of a "handful of groups" dominated the event instead of unity.