Dhaka, Aug 1 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League party on Friday asserted that mob rule has replaced the rule of law in the country which now holds global records in murder and extortion under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Karachi, Aug 1 (IANS) A senior lawyer in Pakistan's Supreme court, Khawaja Shamshul Islam, was reportedly shot dead in Karachi on Friday while he was attending the funeral of a local trader along with his son in the Clifton area.
London/New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) India on Friday rejected the allegations made by the UK parliamentary committee, terming its report that claimed New Delhi's involvement in transnational repression as "baseless." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that these claims stem from "unverified and dubious sources", predominantly connected to proscribed entities and individuals with a "clear, documented history of anti-India hostility."
Manila, Aug 1 (IANS) Underscoring the strong and growing maritime ties, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, INS Shakti, and INS Kiltan were accorded a warm welcome by the Philippines Navy personnel as they arrived in Manila on Friday.
Dhaka, Aug 1 (IANS) Bangladesh Awami League on Friday announced that the party, along with affiliated and like-minded social, cultural, and political organisations, will hold a series of programmes in August to observe the 50th martyrdom anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day on August 15.
New York, Aug 1 (IANS) Muhammad Yunus's transition from economist to head of Bangladesh's interim government has proven fatal for Bangladesh as the rise of radical Islamic influence under his watch threatens to transform the country from a secular democracy into a theocratic state, a leading American think tank detailed on Friday.
Dublin, Aug 1 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Ireland on Friday advised Indian nationals to take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially at odd hours.
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday called the Nimisha Priya case a "sensitive matter" and stated that India is extending all possible assistance and is engaging with friendly governments on the issue.
New Delhi, August 1 (IANS) Lauding ties between India and Russia, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday stated that the two nations have a "steady and time-tested partnership."
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) A renowned international analyst on Friday hailed the unprecedented development in Jammu and Kashmir, especially the post-2019 transformation, stating that the massive change in a region long held hostage by instability and armed extremism is not cosmetic but foundational and denies militants the narrative they rely on.
