Saturday, 21 December 2024

South Asian Update
South Asian Update
China-India resume high-level talks to ease dispute over Himalayan border

China-India resume high-level talks to ease dispute over Himalayan border

China and India agreed on Wednesday to work on easing their long-running border dispute, as the two Asian giants resumed a formal high-level dialogue for the first time in five years.

Indian students in Canada in panic after Ottawa seeks documents afresh

Indian students in Canada in panic after Ottawa seeks documents afresh

Indian students in Canada are expressing concern after receiving emails from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requesting the resubmission of critical documents, including study permits, visas, and educational records such as marks and attendance.

India doesn’t endorse Hasina’s criticism of interim govt: Misri

India doesn’t endorse Hasina’s criticism of interim govt: Misri

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified yesterday that India does not support former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s criticisms of the interim government in her country. 

Dhaka-Delhi eager to take ties forward

Dhaka-Delhi eager to take ties forward

Bangladesh and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations during the first high-level talks following Bangladesh`s political transition.

Indian FS Misri to visit Dhaka tomorrow amid frosty India-Bangladesh ties
Indian FS Misri to visit Dhaka tomorrow amid frosty India-Bangladesh ties

India`s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Bangladesh on December 9 amid tension in India-Bangladesh relations. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal gave this information to the media.

Indian foreign secretary likely to visit Dhaka amid strained relations
Indian foreign secretary likely to visit Dhaka amid strained relations

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is expected to visit Bangladesh next week for discussions with his Bangladeshi counterpart, according to a report by the Hindustan Times on Wednesday. 

BJP focusing on demolishing mosques in search of temples: Mehbooba

BJP focusing on demolishing mosques in search of temples: Mehbooba

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti said that, BJP focusing on demolishing mosques in search of temples

BJP distances itself from India’s Adani amid opposition protests

BJP distances itself from India’s Adani amid opposition protests

Indian Premier Narendra Modi`s party BJP said it had no reason to defend billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday following his US indictment over alleged bribery to secure power deals in India.

Arrests after Muslims killed in mosque survey violence in India’s Uttar Pradesh

Arrests after Muslims killed in mosque survey violence in India’s Uttar Pradesh

Authorities in India’s Uttar Pradesh state have arrested dozens of people and implemented strict measures, including internet shutdowns and school closures, following violent clashes in Sambhal district over a survey of a Mughal-era mosque.

King Charles planning visit to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

King Charles planning visit to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

King Charles III of the United Kingdom is reportedly planning a tour of the Indian subcontinent, including Bangladesh.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US with bribery

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US with bribery

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the United States, which has accused him of orchestrating a $250m (£198m) bribery scheme and concealing it to raise money in the US.

India’s richest state of Maharashtra begins voting for provincial elections

India’s richest state of Maharashtra begins voting for provincial elections

Voting began early Wednesday in India’s western state of Maharashtra for provincial elections. According to election authorities, Polling is underway for 288 assembly seats, with approximately 97 million registered voters deciding the fate of 4,136 candidates.

India-Bangladesh officials to discuss development of land port infrastructure

India-Bangladesh officials to discuss development of land port infrastructure

A delegation from Bangladesh arrived on Monday for discussions aimed at enhancing land port infrastructure along the India-Bangladesh border.

India hopes Modi-Trump rapport will help manage shifting US relations

India hopes Modi-Trump rapport will help manage shifting US relations

During his campaign for re-election, Donald Trump repeatedly threatened major tariffs on imports from a range of countries. Beijing bore the brunt of his attention — he threatened a 60 percent tariff on Chinese products. But India was a major target, too — he described the country as a `major charger` of tariffs, and promised to do the same in return.

At least 36 killed as bus falls in India’s Uttarakhand

At least 36 killed as bus falls in India’s Uttarakhand

The death count in the bus accident in Uttarakhand`s Almora district of India has climbed to 36, according to NDTV.

India criticises Canada for linking minister to Sikh plots

India criticises Canada for linking minister to Sikh plots

India`s foreign ministry said on Saturday it had lodged a protest with Canada for linking its home minister to alleged plots against Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. Additionally, India criticized Canada for allegedly monitoring Indian consular staff in the country.