Bangladesh halts demolition of Satyajit Ray's ancestral home at India's behest

IANS | July 17, 2025 9:11 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) After concerns were raised by India, the demolition of legendary film-maker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Bangladesh's Mymensingh has been halted. The Bangladesh authorities have formed a panel to see how the house, which now has just a few walls left standing, can be reconstructed.

India's growing importance as digital hub highlighted at Wavelength Forum

IANS | July 16, 2025 6:58 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India's growing importance as a digital hub was highlighted by the Quad partners, government officials, and industry leaders who participated in the Wavelength Forum in New Delhi on Wednesday to strengthen subsea cable connectivity and resilience across the Indo-Pacific region.

India strengthens maritime ties during BIMSTEC Ports Conclave

IANS | July 16, 2025 5:28 PM

Visakhapatnam, July 16 (IANS) India on Wednesday said that the Second BIMSTEC Ports Conclave, held in Vizag this week, is a testament to the shared commitment to foster deeper cooperation and harness the full potential of the vital economic corridor.