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  Illegal Bangladeshi migrants: Why sudden crackdown started in Delhi and what steps are being taken?

  Explainers | December 24, 2024 13:35 IST

  The Delhi LG, Police, government and MCD are making efforts to identify the illegal Bangladeshi migrants, the number of whom is rapidly growing in the national capital., The steps are being taken and so far over 1,500 such persons have been identified.

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  Bangladesh probes USD 5 billion corruption charges in nuclear plant case in a BIG blow to Hasina

  World | December 24, 2024 11:18 IST

  Indian companies are involved in the construction of Bangladesh's Rooppur nuclear power plant, a project led by Russia's state-owned corporation, Rosatom.

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  US NSA Sullivan dials Yunus, expresses concerns over human rights situation in Bangladesh

  World | December 24, 2024 10:44 IST

  Biden administration re-iterated the United States' support for a prosperous, stable, and democratic Bangladesh, and offered their continued support in meeting the challenges Bangladesh faces.

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  ISKCON Kolkata condemns priest's murder in Bangladesh, raises concern over cases against minorities

  Kolkata | December 21, 2024 18:23 IST

  ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharaman Das condemned the escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, urging stronger protection for religious minorities amid rising attacks.

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  Should India worry? Bangladesh's Yunus seeks to 'settle issues of 1971' in meeting with Pakistan PM

  World | December 20, 2024 15:55 IST

  After the ouster of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, relations between India and Bangladesh have gone to a new low, while Dhaka has gone closer to Islamabad. The recent meeting between Yunus and Sharif is likely to strengthen the relations further.

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  'Sanction those behind heinous acts in Bangladesh': US lawmakers over attacks on Hindu community

  World | December 19, 2024 8:38 IST

  Hindu temples have been vandalised, burned and desecrated. Just this month, the Iskcon Namhatta centre was burnt to the ground in a coordinated attack upon the Hindu people in the Dhaka district of Bangladesh, stressed the US lawmaker who sought targetted sanctions against Bangladesh.

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  Bangladesh Court acquits key accused in 2004 10-truck arms haul case meant to destabilise Assam

  World | December 18, 2024 15:29 IST

  The two-member High Court bench reduced the death sentence of ULFA leader Paresh Barua, who was convicted in absentia and is now believed to be residing in China.

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  'India was just an ally, nothing more': Bangladeshi politicians fume over PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post

  World | December 17, 2024 12:54 IST

  Bangladeshi politicians, including members of the Muhammad Yunus-led caretaker government, criticised PM Modi for not mentioning "Bangladesh" in his social media post commemorating Vijay Diwas.

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  Vijay Diwas: Unraveling Pakistan's Operation Chengiz Khan that sparked the 1971 War

  World | December 16, 2024 12:54 IST

  in 1971, Pakistan's operation failed to achieve its objectives. The Indian Air Force suffered minimal damage and was quick to retaliate. Instead of weakening India’s defences, the operation unified the Indian leadership, military, and public, leading to a full-scale war.

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  'Bagladesh election dates could be fixed by...': Yunus BIG announcement

  World | December 16, 2024 12:09 IST

  Amid the growing expectation for an election roadmap, Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the next national election can be arranged at a time between the end of 2025 and the first half of 2026.

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  Ousted PM Hasina acted as 'instructor' in enforced disappearances: Bangladesh's inquiry commission

  World | December 15, 2024 15:05 IST

  Retired Supreme Court judge Mainul Islam Chowdhury, chairman of the commission, told Yunus that while undertaking investigations, the commission came across a "systematic design" that allowed incidents of enforced disappearances to go undetected.

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  'Raise your voice against injustice': Gaur Gopal Das appeals to call out violence against Hindus

  India | December 14, 2024 22:29 IST

  Aap Ki Adalat: The recent spate of violence against Hindus and other minorities, coupled with attacks on temples in Bangladesh, has heightened tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka, adding strain to the bilateral relationship.

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  'It's time for US to act': Indian-American Congressman on condition of Hindus in Bangladesh

  World | December 14, 2024 14:13 IST

  White House has said President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh. The statement added that Washington will hold the Bangladeshi interim government accountable for ensuring the protection of religious and ethnic minorities in the country.

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  Biden watching situation in Bangladesh 'very closely', will hold Yunus govt accountable: White House

  World | December 13, 2024 11:41 IST

  "We have been collaborating closely with the interim government to strengthen the capabilities of their law enforcement and security services in addressing this challenge," Kirby stated during a news conference on Thursday.

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  Bangladesh: 'Joy Bangla' no longer national slogan in an attempt to erase Mujibur's legacy

  World | December 12, 2024 18:27 IST

  A four-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, issued the order, stating that the national slogan falls under the purview of government policy decisions, making it beyond the judiciary's jurisdiction to intervene.

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  Bangladesh court rejects petition to advance hearing of Chinmoy Das bail plea in sedition case

  World | December 11, 2024 22:00 IST

  The hearing was due to be held on December 3 when the court deferred the date to January 2, 2025, on a prosecution side suggestion as no lawyer appeared on his behalf.

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  Hindus Under Attack In Bangladesh? How India-Bangladesh Ties Soured, Will Trump Bring Back Hasina?

  Originals | December 10, 2024 23:38 IST

  Relations between India and Bangladesh have soured recently, primarily due to attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. How were the ties before, how did things deteriorate and what is the current geopolitical situation? Watch the video to know more.

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  Indian Coast Guard arrests 78 Bangladeshi fishermen, seizes two trawlers for fishing illegally

  India | December 10, 2024 18:38 IST

  The trawlers were inspected at sea and subsequently, booked under the Maritime Zones of India Act, 1981. Both vessels were escorted to Paradip for further investigation.

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  Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus amid strained ties

  World | December 10, 2024 6:21 IST

  This was the first high-level visit from India to Bangladesh since Shiekh Hasina was deposed as Prime Minister in August this year and since the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, assumed office.

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  Super 100: PM Modi's address in Lok Sabha on 14th December--Will reply to the discussion on the Constitution..

  News | December 09, 2024 22:29 IST

  PM Modi's address in the Lok Sabha on 14th December - Will reply to the discussion on the Constitution.. Home Minister Amit Shah will start the debate in the Rajya Sabha on 16th December