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With Hasina’s exit, India loses its anchor in neighbourhood as challenges mount — Maldives to Myanmar 

Apart from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh helmed by Hasina was a stable partner in the region for India. With her departure, New Delhi's challenges are set to increase.

Myanmar’s junta terrorised a Rohingya Muslim town. Then rebels burned it down

International watchdogs like Amnesty, as well as Rohingya activist groups, have previously accused the Arakan Army of abuses like abductions. It has always denied the allegations.

Blow to junta, rebels capture Myanmar regional military HQ

The MNDAA launched its latest offensive after the recent collapse of a ceasefire brokered by China, which has been concerned about fighting at its border and its impact on trade.

Connectivity projects, border stability — Jaishankar’s talks with Myanmarese, Thai counterparts

Jaishankar held a trilateral meeting with Thailand and Myanmar & a separate one with Myanmarese counterpart. EAM calls connectivity projects “crucial” to BIMSTEC.

Myanmar deputy PM leads delegation to India for BIMSTEC meet, ‘will strengthen regional cooperation’

This is U Than Swe's 2nd visit to India since June end. BIMSTEC foreign ministers’ retreat will be held 11-12 July. Nepal foreign secretary to attend after political change in country.

Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar

Around 70,000 Rohingya who are currently in Maungdaw are trapped as the fighting draws closer, said Aung Kyaw Moe, the deputy human rights minister in Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government.

MaBaTha sees Hindutva as an ally. India must not serve fanatics in Myanmar

Much like Islamist movements looked to Saudi Arabia, religious right movements in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Nepal are seeking to establish a new civilizational frontier in India.

India issues new advisory against fake job rackets in Myanmar, flags another ‘dangerous’ area

The Indian embassy in Yangon has previously issued advisories on the subject in July 2022, October 2022, March 2023 & September 2023. Monday’s statement flagged a new dangerous area in Pha Lu.

UK calls for increased aid to Myanmar amid rising food insecurity

UK ambassador says over half of Myanmar's children are out of school, and many face malnutrition.

More than 1,300 Myanmar nationals pour into Mizoram to escape clashes across border

Refugees are taking shelter in villages along border in Mizoram's Champhai district, it is learnt. Latest influx follows clashes between rebels & Myanmar army and its allies in Chin State.

On Camera

BBC scandal: Britain’s elite establishment is rapidly sinking

The impact of all this upheaval is unmooring. We search for the BBC to confirm that Britain still exists and find it missing.

India’s factory data may get reality check in MoSPI’s new IIP plan, defunct factories to be dropped

MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.