However, at a strategic level, the US and India have perhaps the strongest shared interest in containing China, as seen through initiatives such as the Quad grouping, an informal strategic forum in the Indo-Pacific region. And Russia’s growing partnership with China as the war in Ukraine continues is a significant foreign policy concern for India. […]
India's priority is security and Bangladesh has ensured it. Bangladesh's priority is water, but the complexities regarding the distribution of water from Teesta and other rivers have not been resolved yet. In addition, there are complications regarding Bangladeshis being killed by the Indian Border Security Force and non-tariff barriers in some areas of trade. In […]
Before the elections, when the right-wing BJP claimed to have won a majority, many minorities, including the Muslim population of over 20 crore, were worried. During Modi's decade as prime minister, he has cultivated an image as an aggressive supporter of the country's majority Hindu religion. His government revoked the constitutional autonomy of India's Muslim-majority […]
The aircraft took off from New Delhi's VVIP airport Palam Air Force Station at 4.45 pm Indian time. Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs Jaideep Mazumdar, Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma and Bangladesh High Commissioner to New Delhi Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman saw off the Prime Minister at the airport. Sheikh Hasina […]
The two arch rivals regularly accuse each other of spying and promoting insurgency in each other's territory. The newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan had earlier also expressed his desire to improve relations with India. But analysts say Pakistan, which is one-sixth the size of India, has few options to pull through. Zahid Hussain, a […]
He said that the people of both the countries are benefiting in terms of various aspects, including connectivity due to the friendly relations between the two countries. Hassan expressed hope, “Our multifaceted deep ties will expand further and become stronger in the future.” Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Md Mustafizur Rahman and Prime Minister's Press […]
“Took oath as Prime Minister at the swearing-in ceremony earlier this evening. I look forward to serving 140 crore Indians and taking India to new heights of progress, along with my Council of Ministers. Congratulations to all those who took oath today. This team of ministers is a great mix of young and experienced people […]
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh. Foreign Minister Hassan Mahmood, who is accompanying the Prime Minister on his visit to Delhi, gave this information to reporters. The Ministry of External Affairs gave this information in a press release today, Monday. Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Mustafizur Rahman […]
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third term on Sunday after worse-than-expected election results forced him to rely on coalition partners to govern. Modi took the oath to protect India's constitution at a ceremony attended by officials of his Hindu-nationalist party and leaders of coalition partners. More to follow…
The BSS further said: The BJP won 240 seats in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, less than half the number in the 543-member House, but the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) together won 293 seats, a comfortable majority. According to a release from Rashtrapati Bhavan, “The President, having satisfied himself on the basis of various […]
“The NDA's victory for the third time in a row has been possible because of your strong leadership,” the prime minister was quoted as saying by his deputy press secretary Noorellahi Mina to reporters. Sheikh Hasina expressed hope, “Through this victory, India and its people will rise on the world stage.” He also mentioned the […]
He appreciated the efforts made by the Prime Minister in nation building and highlighted that he has a clear vision for a 'Developed India' and he is a partner in this goal. The letter of NDA leaders said, “In the last 10 years, 140 crore citizens of India have seen the country developing in every […]
BJP supporters on the streets of New Delhi said that their party has won the maximum number of seats and celebrated the victory. “We are very happy with the results,” said Archana Sharma, a 36-year-old office worker. He said he was “looking forward to supporting Modi and the BJP in the future too.” Govind Singh, […]
India also has strong relations with European countries. With France, he hopes to pursue billions of dollars worth of deals, including the sale of Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene-class submarines.China Relations between the world's two most populous countries deteriorated in 2020 when their troops engaged in a deadly high-altitude clash along their 3,500-kilometer (2,200-mile) border. […]
Polling stations were huge in size and operational complexity, as voters exercised their franchise in metropolitan cities such as New Delhi and Mumbai as well as in sparsely populated forest areas and the high altitudes of Kashmir. Votes were cast on electronic voting machines, so counting is likely to be quick, and results are expected […]