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41 Australian lawmakers write to Yunus, urge 'clear election roadmap' in Bangladesh

IANS | May 21, 2025 4:17 PM

Canberra, May 21 (IANS) In a significant development, a group of 41 Australian Senators and Members of Parliament on Wednesday wrote a letter to Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh's interim government, urging his administration to immediately and publicly announce a specific, time-bound electoral roadmap, stating it as an urgent and non-negotiable step toward ensuring credible, transparent, and inclusive elections in the South Asian nation.

Bangladesh Foreign Secy Jashim Uddin on his way out after defying Yunus, reports claim

IANS | May 21, 2025 3:31 PM

Dhaka, May 21 (IANS) Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin, a career foreign service officer, is on his way out as he is "not in sync" with the Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus - who currently heads the interim government in the country - and Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain, sources confirmed on Wednesday.

Another bus theft on Dhaka highway, robbers molest female passengers

IANS | May 21, 2025 3:09 PM

Dhaka, May 21 (IANS) In a continuous surge in highway robberies in Bangladesh, another incident unfolded on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway when a group of robbers hijacked a passenger bus and looted all belongings from the passengers and also molested the female commuters.

Nepal: Teachers reject new education bill, warn of resuming protests

IANS | May 21, 2025 2:29 PM

Kathmandu, May 21 (IANS) The Nepal Teachers' Federation has threatened to launch stronger protests expressing concerns over the School Education Bill passed by the country's parliamentary subcommittee.

Pak is 'aatankistan', will prove it globally: All-party delegation member (Ld)

IANS | May 21, 2025 12:52 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) As part of India’s intensified global outreach against terrorism, an all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha will depart for Japan on Wednesday to begin a five-nation tour to expose Pakistan's continued support for terror groups.

Pakistan: One killed, dozens injured after police action on anti-canal protestors in Sindh

IANS | May 21, 2025 11:44 AM

Sindh, May 21 (IANS) One person died and several others were injured after police resorted to a baton charge and reportedly opened fire to disperse anti-canal demonstrators in Pakistan's Sindh province, local media reported.

Important to expose Pak's proxy war against India to the world, says Sanjay Jha

IANS | May 21, 2025 11:01 AM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Janata Dal(United) MP Sanjay Jha on Wednesday stressed the importance of exposing Pakistan's long-standing "proxy war" against India, as the rogue nation continues to fuel cross-border terrorism.

In theatre of absurd, Pakistan talks of river issue while UNSC debates maritime security

IANS | May 21, 2025 9:16 AM

United Nations, May 21 (IANS) While the Security Council was debating maritime security and expressing concern over terrorism on the seas, Pakistan tried to bring up a river issue, the Indus water.

India, UN chief voice concern over maritime terrorism, piracy

IANS | May 21, 2025 8:19 AM

United Nations, May 21 (IANS) Countering terrorism on the seas and ensuring maritime safety are central to India’s national security and economic interests, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said.

EAM Jaishankar meets Danish PM in Copenhagen, discusses green strategic partnership, anti-terror cooperation

IANS | May 21, 2025 7:57 AM

Copenhagen, May 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on an official visit to Denmark, met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal greetings and reaffirming India's commitment to deepen its Green Strategic Partnership with Denmark.

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41 Australian lawmakers write to Yunus, urge 'clear election roadmap' in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Foreign Secy Jashim Uddin on his way out after defying Yunus, reports claim

Another bus theft on Dhaka highway, robbers molest female passengers

Nepal: Teachers reject new education bill, warn of resuming protests

Pak is 'aatankistan', will prove it globally: All-party delegation member (Ld)

Pakistan: One killed, dozens injured after police action on anti-canal protestors in Sindh

Important to expose Pak's proxy war against India to the world, says Sanjay Jha

In theatre of absurd, Pakistan talks of river issue while UNSC debates maritime security

India, UN chief voice concern over maritime terrorism, piracy

EAM Jaishankar meets Danish PM in Copenhagen, discusses green strategic partnership, anti-terror cooperation

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