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34 Indian fishermen detained in Bangladesh, India formally raises issue with Dhaka, seeks prompt release

New Delhi: Days after 34 Indian fishermen were detained by the Bangladesh Navy for allegedly straying into Bangladeshi territorial waters while fishing in the...

4 dead, dozens injured as pro-Hasina activists clash with police in Bangladesh, curfew imposed

The violence erupted in Gopalganj town after more than 200 Awami League supporters stormed a National Citizen Party rally, tear banners, hurl crude bombs ahead of the scheduled event.

Bangladesh scrap trader’s lynching: Renewed call for polls as parties slam ‘extortion-driven politics’

New Delhi: A gruesome act of mob violence in Dhaka has quickly snowballed into a nationwide political storm in Bangladesh. After a scrap trader Lal...

No ‘sir’ title for women officials anymore—Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era rule, to review ‘odd’ protocols

A committee has been tasked with giving recommendations within a month, proposing appropriate amendments to honorific titles & protocol practices for consideration by advisory council.

‘Kangaroo court abusing judiciary’: Awami League on Hasina’s indictment by Bangladesh tribunal

Last month, ICT formally charged Hasina with crimes against humanity in another case, accusing her of ‘ordering the extermination of protesters,’ among other charges.

CDS Anil Chauhan red flags China-Pakistan-Bangladesh axis, says it has security implications

Speaking at launch of Foreign Policy Survey 2024, the Chief of Defence Staff said stance of US & influence of outside powers on distressed nations in Indian Ocean region adds complexity.

Trump extends deadlines for trade deals to 1 August, takes swipe at allies Japan & South Korea

US President sent out letters to a number of countries Monday, threatening to impose additional tariffs by 1 August, if they do not complete negotiations for a trade deal.

Protests rock Bangladesh after video of Hindu woman’s rape goes viral, local BNP politician held

A 2-judge High Court bench demanded its immediate removal from online platforms. Authorities were further instructed to ensure the survivor’s security & facilitate her medical treatment.

Bangladesh police arrest man accused of raping Hindu woman, 4 held for circulating victim’s video

The incident took place in Comilla district on June 26, where the accused raped a woman and fled after being beaten by locals, while others allegedly filmed and shared the victim’s video online.

Bangladesh says it remains committed to protecting minority rights

The foreign ministry’s statement came after India denounced reported destruction of a Durga temple in Dhaka, stressing responsibility of Yunus govt to protect Hindus & religious institutions.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.