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PM Modi congratulates Sheikh Hasina on winning Bangladesh elections

Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh's founder has won a historic fourth term as prime minister in the country's 11th parliamentary elections.

Bangladesh’s Hasina gains early vote lead in bid for fourth term

The results put Sheikh Hasina, 71, in position to extend her rule as longest-serving premier since independence in 1971.

Bangladesh beats India by 60 slots in WEF Gender Gap rankings

Bangladesh has been ranked 48 in the WEF Gender Gap report, while India stands at 108.

The liberation of Bangladesh — the Indian armed forces’ finest hour

On this day in 1971, the Pakistani Army surrendered in then East Pakistan, after Indian defence forces successfully completed operations on two fronts.

Documents not mentioned in two lists of claim form can’t be submitted for inclusion in NRC

Claims for reconsideration of eligibility can be made based on documents already submitted or with documents mentioned in lists A & B of the claim form.

How Bangladeshi intellectuals disappeared two nights before Pakistan surrendered in 1971

After the 1971 war was over, a list of Bengali intellectuals (many of whom were killed) was found in Pakistan Maj. Gen. Farman Ali’s diary.

Had US used its economic power over Pakistan in 1971, Asia could have avoided a war

Until now, the United States has seldom used its economic leverage to shape Pakistan’s behaviour.

West Bengal passes Bill to provide land rights to enclave dwellers in state

Bangladesh and India exchanged a total of 162 enclaves in Aug 2015, ending a complex border dispute that had lingered for 70 years since Independence.

US journalists decry Trump move to bar Jim Acosta, and Afghan govt draws flak ahead of peace talks

Dozens of Rohingya refugees flee camps to move to Malaysia, and Prince Charles says he will tone down his activism as a king. 

On Camera

Have we reached a stage where we can say we’re proud of India? The data says so

As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?