No good governance or control in B'desh: BNP on Yunus administration

IANS | July 26, 2025 4:14 PM

Dhaka, July 26 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) stated on Saturday that under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, there were no indications of effective governance or significant reforms, resulting in a concerning increase in extortion cases across the country.

India and Vietnam deepen maritime ties, strengthen strategic partnership

IANS | July 26, 2025 3:29 PM

Hanoi, July 26 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Vietnam, Sandeeep Arya visited Tien Sa Port as Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan made a port call in Vietnam's Da Nang, highlighting efforts to deepen maritime ties and advance maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

PM Modi meets members of different political parties in Maldives

IANS | July 26, 2025 2:16 PM

Male, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday. He noted that the participation of leaders across the political spectrum emphasises the bipartisan support for the "strong and time-tested friendship" between the two nations.