US Congressman seeks briefing on 'plight of Hindus' in Bangladesh

IANS | October 17, 2024 11:25 PM

Washington, Oct 17 (IANS) US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has requested a briefing from the State Department on reports of "the rise in harassment and violence against Hindus" and other minority communities in Bangladesh following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

More meetings to be held to resolve Manipur’s ethnic crisis: Minister

IANS | October 16, 2024 8:10 PM

Imphal, Oct 16 (IANS) Manipur Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai, who attended the first-ever meeting on the state’s ethnic violence in New Delhi on Wednesday said here that there would be more meetings and talks involving Meitei, Kuki and Naga leaders in the future to resolve the protracted communal strife in the northeastern state.

PM Modi extends wishes on NSG's 40th Raising Day

IANS | October 16, 2024 10:47 AM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his wishes to National Security Guard (NSG) personnel on the 40th Raising Day of NSG, India's elite counter-terrorism unit, also known as the 'Black Cats'.

US says Indian probe team's visit reflects New Delhi's serious intent

Yashwant Raj | October 16, 2024 1:46 AM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) As an Indian committee investigating US allegations that an Indian government employee directed a foiled plot to kill a Khalistani separatist on American soil met Tuesday with counterparts to share their findings, the US said the presence of the team in Washington D.C. reflected the seriousness with which New Delhi was taking the case.