Dhaka, Oct 20 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League on Monday accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of orchestrating arson attacks across the country in a conspiracy to destroy ordinary lives and destabilise the economy.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Sunday extended greetings to the people of India on the occasion of Diwali. He noted that Diwali signifies the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, calling it a "timeless and universal message of hope and renewal."
Dhaka, Oct 19 (IANS) One person died due to dengue in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in 2025 to 245, local media reported on Sunday.
Islamabad, Oct 19 (IANS) The Sindh Health Department has put the total number of dengue cases in the Pakistan province at 819, but figures obtained by three major Karachi hospitals and one public sector laboratory and its branches in Hyderabad suggest an outbreak-like situation, with the actual number going beyond 12,000 in just six weeks, local media reported on Sunday.
Dubai/New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Sunday extended wishes to people celebrating Diwali in the UAE and all those across the world.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Amid rising turbulence in the Indian Ocean and shifting alliances in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Navy is expanding its maritime reach. India's naval diplomacy comes at a time when external powers are increasing activity in India's maritime neighbourhood, a report has stated.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Chittagong Hill Tracts or Parbotto Chattogram, comprising three districts — Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban — is home to Bangladesh’s indigenous population comprising 11 tribes, collectively known as the Jumma. 99 per cent of this indigenous population belongs to minority identities—both religious as well as ethnic, thus, a significant contributor to Bangladesh’s diverse population.
Dubai, Oct 19 (IANS) India's rise at the United Nations has not been about headline-grabbing rhetoric but about shaping outcomes in a manner that blends pragmatism with inclusivity, a report has stated. At a time when multilateralism is under strain, India has emerged as a credible, pragmatic and inclusive actor - one that reduces gaps and amplifies the aspirations of the Global South.
Islamabad, Oct 19 (IANS) In a move that has sparked outrage among media watchdogs, the Pakistani government has conferred high civilian honours on two media personalities—Qamar Cheema and Wajahat Kazmi—despite their documented role in spreading disinformation during Operation Sindoor, the recent Indo-Pak military standoff.
Islamabad, Oct 19 (IANS) Amid tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Torkham border remained shut for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday, local media reported on Sunday.
