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India-Bangladesh NSAs break the ice amid chill over Hasina; Doval invited to visit Dhaka

India-Bangladesh ties have soured since Hasina’s ouster in August 2024. However, while high-level engagements have been rare, different bilateral mechanisms have continued to operate. 

China ran disinfo campaign against Rafale jets post-Op Sindoor—US govt report

The annual report submitted to the US Congress by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission claims “Pakistan’s military success over India”, showcasing Chinese weaponry”.

Dhaka’s bid to extradite Hasina after death sentence clouded by legal, procedural questions over trial

Bangladesh is pressing India for extradition after ousted PM was sentenced by ICT-B for ‘crimes against humanity’. Treaty allows exception for offence having ‘political character’.

80 lakh e-passports issued since May, all passports to be chipped by May 2035—MEA

The new passports have an RFID-embedded chip in the last page, carrying demographic data of the individual.

The Trump effect? India’s Russian goods imports fall 10.8%, US trade grows

Despite tariffs, US remains India’s largest export destination, with $52.12 billion worth of merchandise exports in the first seven months of this financial year.

UN Security Council adopts Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, Pakistan votes in its favour

US aims to deploy first ISF contingents by January 2026, envisioning a peace enforcement mission—rather than a peacekeeping presence—with a total troop size of approximately 20,000.

India and US inch towards first tranche of trade deal, focus on mutual tariffs and oil

Data shows Indian exports to the US in the first seven months of this financial year crossed $50 billion. Electronic & engineering goods, drugs & pharmaceuticals drive exports.

Dhaka’s terse call for Hasina extradition after death penalty verdict, and what India said in response

On Monday, Hasina was sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity by the International Crimes Tribunal (Bangladesh).

Indian PSUs to buy LPG for 1-year from US as reliance on Russia reduces

In its first ever structured deal, Indian LPG companies are set to import almost 10% of their total needs from US. Trump has been pushing India to purchase more American energy.

Kanishka attack ‘terrible moment in Canadian history’, violent extremism still a concern—Canada spy chief

Dan Rogers also spoke of 'transnational repression', which Canada has accused India of being involved in, including Hardeep Nijjar's killing. He didn’t name Nijjar though.

On Camera

Hasina’s was a trial in absentia, but not a trial without justice

The Sheikh Hasina trial represents an inflection point in the struggle to place citizens above rulers and prevent the next massacre.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Can’t stay behind tech curve anymore, must catch up—Vice Chief of Navy Staff ahead of Swavlamban 2025

New Delhi: Noting that India cannot afford to stay behind the technology curve when it comes to war-fighting, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff...

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.