Hamas retracting from demilitarisation: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar

IANS | February 13, 2026 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Accusing Hamas of retracting from demilitarisation, Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Friday expressed confidence that the US and other nations that are part of 'Board of Peace' will pressurise the terror group to fulfil its promises and let Gaza's reconstruction begin.

PM Modi speaks with Tarique Rehman after BNP's triumph in Bangladesh elections

IANS | February 13, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rehman, congratulating him on his party's triumph in the Bangladesh elections. PM Modi also expressed India's support for Rehman's endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of people of Bangladesh.