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Topic: Myanmar junta

US cancels temporary protection for Myanmar nationals, cites upcoming elections as ‘improvement’

The status will expire for the roughly 4,000 Myanmar nationals in the US benefitting from it on 26 January, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that justified the move.

China wants to create new order in Myanmar. India must switch gears or be dealt out of the game

India’s policy on Myanmar has been to deal with its Generals and maintain a distance from the country’s insurgent groups and political struggles. This will have to change.

Myanmar forms interim govt ahead of elections, but top general remains in control

The State media said the post-coup military decree was scrapped as Myanmar forms a caretaker administration and special commission to oversee the December election.

Myanmar military chief asks Trump for 40% tariff reduction, says ready for negotiation

Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s ruling military general, proposed a reduced rate of 10% to 20%, with his country slashing its levy on U.S. imports to a range of zero to 10%.

PM Modi meets Myanmar junta chief, reiterates commitment to help in recovery from earthquake

India had launched Operation Brahma to provide relief in the aftermath of the earthquake that killed thousands in Myanmar. The two leaders met on the sidelines of BIMSTEC summit.

Modi to meet Bangladesh’s Yunus, Nepal PM Oli & Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok

The first bilateral meet between Modi & Yunus is set to take place in Bangkok on the margins of the BIMSTEC leaders summit. Dhaka is set to become chair of the regional grouping.

Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing to attend regional summit in Thailand amid earthquake crisis

Hlaing is the subject of Western sanctions and is barred from attending ASEAN summits due to the Myanmar military's failure to implement an agreed peace plan with the bloc.

Myanmar’s military govt to hold election in December or January

The junta leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has vowed to hold an election but his administration repeatedly extended a state of emergency.

‘Uneasy Peace’ between NSCN-K factions in Myanmar, Indian Naga leaders dismiss concerns

NSCN-K factions of Yung Aung & Ang Mai at loggerheads over leadership and governance, NNPG leader says '90% of such problems will fade away' with early solution to Naga issue.

Facing ‘hostility’ in Myanmar, Hindu groups write to Modi, Murmu seeking change in OCI rules

Myanmar Hindu Union & India for Myanmar urged Indian govt to reassess ties with military govt, alleged Hindu leaders often find themselves under surveillance in neighbouring country.

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Goa’s new favourite bar isn’t chasing tourists. It’s fiercely local

A little over a year into operation, after opening in early 2024, Grumps has become one of Goa’s most coveted dining destinations.

To meet fund crunch, Karnataka to auction plots in Bengaluru, raise Rs 4,000 crore

Siddaramaiah govt’s five schemes strain finances as GST changes hit revenues; debt to jump nearly Rs 80,000 crore. State also plans to auction liquor licences & extend bar timings.

Turkiye delivers second MILGEM-class corvette Khaibar to Pakistan Navy, two others in making

Contract for construction of four MILGEM-class ships was signed in 2018. PNS Bedir is to be delivered by June 2026, while PNS Tariq is due for delivery in first quarter of 2027.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.