Manufacturing anger: The ISI-Jamaat strategy to poison India-Bangladesh ties

Vicky Nanjappa | December 15, 2025 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The ISI and Jamaat-e-Islami have been pushing hard a propaganda campaign against India, whereby it is claimed that New Delhi is interfering with the electoral process in Bangladesh. While India has categorically rejected this claim, Intelligence agencies say that this propaganda would increase as the election date nears.

EAM Jaishankar to co-chair India–UAE Joint Commission in Abu Dhabi, visit Israel next

IANS | December 15, 2025 11:48 AM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will co-chair the 16th Joint Commission and 5th Strategic Dialogue in Abu Dhabi on Monday with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs following his participation in Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed.

India reaffirms ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ religious harmony at 11th UNAOC

IANS | December 15, 2025 9:20 AM

Riyadh, Dec 15 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs'(MEA) Secretary (East) P Kumaran underscored India’s standing on the global stage as a nation rooted in an ancient civilization and rich diversity, invoking the principles of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world as one family—and Sarva Dharma Samabhav, which upholds equal respect for all religions.

Affordability, immigration drive Neil Khot’s Illinois Congress bid

Lalit K Jha | December 15, 2025 9:00 AM

Chicago, Dec 15 (IANS) Rising living costs, immigration anxiety, job losses and concerns over cuts to Social Security and Medicare are shaping Indian American entrepreneur Neil Khot’s campaign for the US House of Representatives from Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, as he mounts a grassroots Democratic bid to retain a seat being vacated by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.