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‘Messed with the wrong generation’: Former Nepal PM K.P. Oli arrested over September GenZ protests

Oli & ex-home minister taken into custody following a Nepalese panel’s recommendation to prosecute them for negligence over protest violence. Arrests day after Balendra Shah sworn in as PM.

France to host ‘No Money for Terror’ conference later this year as part of its G7 presidency

The 'No Money for Terror' conferences started in 2018 to bring together ministers to better combat funds for terror networks under the aegis of the FATF.

‘Pakistan’s systemic victimisation of minorities’—India slams Asim Munir’s Shias ‘can go to Iran’ remark

Pakistani Army Chief last week blamed Shia community for outbreak of violence during protests following the killing of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel.

‘Shook world’s conscience’—India backs Bangladesh’s ‘desire for justice’ for 1971 genocide by Pakistan

India has come out in support of call by Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman seeking justice over genocide committed by Pakistan. Dhaka has consistently called on Islamabad to issue a formal apology.

Iran war prompts Ukraine-Saudi Arabia defence deal. Kyiv seeks Patriot missile swap for anti-drone tech

Gulf nations have borne the brunt of Iran’s retaliation, using its inexpensive Shahed 136 drones, to US-Israel attacks. Ukraine has repelled such attacks from Russia for years.

India, Mauritius, Pakistan: Bangladesh Foreign Minister to embark on 3-nation tour in April

Visit by Rahman set to be first by a Bangladeshi foreign minister to New Delhi since former PM Hasina's ouster. India & Bangladesh are working to stabilise ties following a period of turbulence.

Balen Shah, rapper & ex-Kathmandu mayor, sworn in as Nepal’s youngest ever PM

Modi congratulated Shah, expressing optimism and saying that he looked forward to working closely with him in advancing India-Nepal friendship.

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meet: Jaishankar, Canada’s Anita Anand discuss trade, West Asia on sidelines

Canadian foreign minister posted on X that they followed up on advancing India-Canada ties on heels of PM Carney’s India visit. Germany’s FM Johann Wadephul also met EAM Jaishankar.

‘Will address sensitive issues with India in all sincerity & candour’—envoy on Bangladesh National Day

High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah, in address on 56th Independence Day of Bangladesh, termed Dhaka-New Delhi ties as ‘unique, multi-dimensional’, with ‘common developmental aspiration’.

‘Giving sectarian colour to support from India’—Iran embassy’s selective tweets play on ‘Kashmir angle’

Pattern of posting and deleting posts has fuelled speculation about competing pressures shaping Iran’s messaging. Security and defence analyst describes Tehran’s approach as ‘a balancing act’.

On Camera

Trans Amendment Bill echoes Criminal Tribes Act. It wants them to stay in violent families

The one thing that keeps the relentless beauty of trans people alive is their community. But for lawmakers, kinship is ‘deception’, ‘allurement’, and ‘undue influence’.

Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

1st batch of 2,000 India-made Israeli Negev LMGs delivered to Army; 4,000 more to be delivered this year

The Indian Army is set to get another 4,000 of these LMGs as part of a contract signed in August 2024 to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS LMG.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.