Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
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India ends 5-year-old trans-shipment pact on exports from B’desh
The external affairs ministry on Wednesday cited congestion at Indian airports and ports as the reason for the move
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Rajnath Singh set to represent India at Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9
PM Modi travelled to Russia twice last year for an annual summit with President Vladimir Putin and to attend the Brics Summit in Kazan
Published on Apr 09, 2025 10:58 PM IST
India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh after Yunus’ remark in China
India said the trans-shipment facility was withdrawn because logistical delays and higher costs were hindering India’s own exports and creating backlogs
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 09:36 PM IST
India raised radicalisation concerns at Modi-Yunus meet, says Jaishankar
The Indian side has repeatedly criticised the interim government’s handling of attacks on Bangladesh’s minorities.
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 03:04 PM IST
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India-China ties heading in positive direction, focus now on Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage: EAM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met in Russia and agreed to revive several mechanisms to address the border dispute and normalise relations.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 01:42 PM IST
India keen to close bilateral trade agreement with US despite tariffs: Jaishankar
During a visit to Washington in February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump agreed to conclude the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement by the fall of this year.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 12:32 PM IST
PM, Dubai crown prince vow to strengthen ties
India and UAE agreed to boost defence and Coast Guard cooperation during Sheikh Hamdan's visit, enhancing bilateral ties in trade and technology.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:12 AM IST
PM Modi to visit Saudi Arabia this month to strengthen strategic ties
This will be Modi’s first visit to the West Asian country in over four years and will be a follow-up to the trip by the Saudi Crown Prince in September 2023
Published on Apr 08, 2025 10:16 PM IST
India, UAE to step up defence and Coast Guard cooperation
Dubai, one of the seven emirates in the UAE, has played a “key role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:18 PM IST
Dubai Crown Prince to arrive today, focus on trade
Sheikh Hamdan will travel to India months after a visit to New Delhi last September by Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 06:19 AM IST
Jaishankar, Rubio discuss India-US trade agreement
The two sides have agreed to finalise the first tranche of the agreement by the fall of 2025
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 06:17 AM IST
Jaishankar speaks with Rubio, says both want early conclusion of trade pact
Trump’s 10% baseline tariff on US imports took effect on Saturday, and the customised reciprocal duties of up to 50% are set to snap into place on Wednesday
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 11:05 PM IST
Dubai Crown Prince to visit India on April 8-9 to bolster trade, strategic ties
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum of Dubai will visit India on April 8-9 to enhance trade and strategic ties with the UAE.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 10:42 PM IST
14 Indian fishermen released in special gesture
The issue of fishermen had figured in talks between the two leaders on Saturday, which resulted in several agreements to bolster cooperation in diverse areas
Published on Apr 07, 2025 05:55 AM IST
Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen as special gesture during PM Modi’s visit
The Indian fishermen were released as Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake toured the historic city of Anuradhapura and launched two India-backed railway projects
Published on Apr 06, 2025 09:13 PM IST
Modi, Sri Lankan President launch India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura
This comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake finalised crucial agreements to deepen energy and defence ties
Published on Apr 06, 2025 01:58 PM IST
In boost to ties, India inks key defence pact with Sri Lanka
The memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation marks the first refresh of ties in this important sector since India’s troubled intervention in Sri Lanka’s civil war in the late 1980s
Published on Apr 06, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, Colombo
Fulfil aspirations of Sri Lanka's Tamil minority: Modi to Dissanayake
Modi said the two sides had discussed reconstruction and reconciliation in Sri Lanka and Dissanayake had informed him of an “inclusive approach” to this matter
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 08:02 AM IST
On PM’s Lanka visit, tripartite deal signed with UAE for energy hub
The tripartite memorandum of understanding was among seven agreements unveiled after a meeting between PM Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Published on Apr 06, 2025 12:19 AM IST
'Mischievous': New Delhi slams Bangladesh’s account of Modi-Yunus meet
Modi had responded to various specific issues raised by Yunus by saying that these were best discussed by the foreign ministers of the two countries
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 10:48 PM IST
India, Sri Lanka ink 10 agreements including in defence, power, energy
India, Sri Lanka concluded key agreements on defence, electric grid connectivity, an energy hub at Trincomalee, with Modi assuring continued support for Sri Lanka’s recovery
Published on Apr 05, 2025 02:18 PM IST
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PM Narendra Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Colombo ahead of key talks
EAM spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a social media post that the talks between Modi and Dissanayake would foster a partnership for a shared future and mutual prosperity of the two sides
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 11:42 AM IST
Modi, Yunus hold first talks since strain in ties
PM Modi expressed deep concerns over the safety of Bangladesh's minorities to interim chief Yunus, urging security and investigation into atrocities.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Bimstec is a model for inclusive development, collective security: PM Modi
PM Modi urged the leaders to expand Bimstec’s agenda for the progress of the region and unveiled a 21-point action plan to add new vigour to the grouping
Published on Apr 04, 2025 10:49 PM IST
PM Modi lands in Sri Lanka, is first foreign leader hosted by Dissanayake
The two sides are expected to finalise seven agreements, but the focus has been on a proposed memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation
Published on Apr 04, 2025 10:22 PM IST
India is committed to supporting democracy in Nepal, PM Modi tells PM Oli at meeting
PM Narendra Modi and PM KP Sharma Oli held a one-on-one meeting without any aides present so that there could be a frank discussion between the leaders
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 07:12 PM IST
India ready to deploy more assistance to quake-hit Myanmar: Modi to junta chief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar’s military junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met on the margins of the Bimstec Summit in Bangkok to review bilateral relations
Published on Apr 04, 2025 06:45 PM IST
Modi meets Bangladesh’s Yunus, conveys deep concerns about safety of Hindus
Modi said the two sides should avoid rhetoric that vitiates the environment and hoped all issues of mutual interest will be addressed and resolved bilaterally
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 06:14 PM IST
Quad members pledge aid worth $20 million for Myanmar in face of Chinese presence
A joint statement issued by the Quad, which groups India, Australia, Japan and the US, welcomed “recent commitments to temporary, partial ceasefires”
Published on Apr 04, 2025 10:08 AM IST
U.S. declares trade war
Trump's administration imposed a 27% tariff on Indian imports as part of broader trade measures against 60 nations
Published on Apr 04, 2025 05:55 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi