Over thousand students were admitted with pellet injuries at National Institute of Ophthalmology, Dhaka, at peak of protests. Had never seen a more horrific sight, says doctor on duty.
There is concern about potential spillover effects of the Bangladesh protests into India, particularly in the Northeastern states. India needs to closely monitor the situation to prevent any cross-border implications.
‘Hasina was a dictator who crushed students, throttled democracy but still India supported her; friendship with India emboldened her,’ a Dhaka University student told ThePrint.
Police, with Army's help, are also carrying out drives to recover looted weapons. Data shows 44 policemen were killed, 2,466 injured & over 460 police establishments burnt & vandalised.
The future of Bangladesh cannot be left to be decided by vandals on the streets of Dhaka or by unelected civilians whose apron strings will now be attached to the army. New Delhi must assert its position and act decisively.
Giving shelter to Sheikh Hasina 'showed we uphold loyalty to old friends', experts said, adding that India had not burnt bridges with Bangladesh’s opposition either.
Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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