Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
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As Dhaka releases violent extremists, India renews call to protect minorities
Student leaders who were part of Yunus’s government resigned and set up the National Citizens Party, dramatically altering Bangladesh’s political landscape
Published on Mar 07, 2025 11:11 PM IST
‘Our view of UK’s sincerity…’: India reacts to UK statement on Jaishankar’s security breach
India said the incident when a pro-Khalistan activist breached Jaishankar’s security reflected the “licence accorded to such forces” in the UK
Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:48 PM IST
Working closely with US to complete Tahawwur Rana extradition formalities: India
Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the Mumbai terror attacks, has sought to renew his application in the court of Chief Justice John G Roberts Jr
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 10:31 PM IST
India, Ireland to set up joint economic commission, unveil action plan to bolster ties
The announcement was made following a meeting in Dublin between Ireland’s deputy prime minister Simon Harris, and India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar
Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:03 PM IST
India reacts cautiously to Trump tariffs threat, points to trade deal talks
India and the US announced plans to negotiate a multi-sector bilateral trade deal during PM Narendra Modi’s US visit in February, aiming for mutual benefits.
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 07:37 PM IST
Don’t allow boundary dispute to define bilateral ties: Chinese FM
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said India and China have “enough wisdom and capability to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas
Published on Mar 07, 2025 04:43 PM IST
‘Misuse of democratic freedom’: India on EAM’s UK event breach
The incident occurred on the second day of Jaishankar’s nearly week-long visit to the UK and Ireland and after he had completed an engagement at Chatham House
Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:22 AM IST
India, US negotiating trade pact that will address tariff issues: Jaishankar
Jaishankar’s remarks came against the backdrop of President Trump’s plans to hit trade partners with reciprocal tariffs from April 2
Published on Mar 06, 2025 10:40 PM IST
‘When Pak returns stolen part’: Jaishankar responds to question on solving Kashmir
Jaishankar made the remarks when he was asked by a Pakistani journalist about the possibility of Modi working with US President Trump to solve the Kashmir issue
Published on Mar 06, 2025 09:22 PM IST
India condemns breach of EAM Jaishankar’s security by pro-Khalistan protester
The incident occurred on the second day of Jaishankar’s nearly week-long visit to the UK and Ireland and after he had completed an engagement at Chatham House
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 09:12 PM IST
Bofors case back under the spotlight after four decades. The story so far...
A new book BoforsGate claims senior Indian bureaucrats “tutored” Bofors officials on “how to absolve then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi of all blame"
Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Donald Trump tariffs from April 2 but India works on separate deal
Trump plans to impose reciprocal tariffs from April 2, citing unfair trade practices, but India hopes for resolution through ongoing negotiations
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 07:56 AM IST
Rajeev JayaswalRezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
US works with Pak to capture IS-KP terrorist for 2021 Kabul attack. What it means
US President Donald Trump announced the capture of IS-KP leader Mohammad Sharifullah during an address to a joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday
Published on Mar 05, 2025 10:35 PM IST
Trade, tech and security in focus at Jaishankar’s meetings with UK leaders
Jaishankar held talks on Tuesday with his UK counterpart David Lammy on taking forward the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:49 PM IST
B’deshi patient inflow hit amid strain in ties
Medical tourism from Bangladesh to India has plummeted due to a visa ban, impacting hospitals and related businesses in Kolkata significantly.
Updated on Mar 05, 2025 05:51 AM IST
Will facilitate completing work on 2 cross-border rail links, Nepal tells India
Both sides reviewed preparations for work to begin on the remaining sections of the two lines from Bijalpura to Bardibas and from the Nepal Custom Yard to Biratnagar
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 09:18 PM IST
‘Very big step’: India, Belgium aim to seal defence cooperation pact this year
Belgian defence minister Theo Francken said PM Modi asked them to make the task force in New Delhi and in Brussels and to conclude the pact before the yearend
Published on Mar 04, 2025 07:20 PM IST
Bangladesh has no option but to have good ties with India: Muhammad Yunus
His remarks ahead of the Bimstec Summit in Thailand from April 3-4, when the Bangladeshi side is keen to set up a meeting between Yunus and PM Narendra Modi
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 11:16 PM IST
‘India, EU on same page on knowledge, skills and capacity’: Virkunnen
Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security and democracy said the bloc sees India as key partner for technology and security initiatives
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:30 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India, EU to step up def cooperation, stress open Indo-Pacific with eye on China
Security and defence cooperation was among the three focus areas for Von der Leyen’s visit, the others being trade and investment and connectivity initiatives
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 09:30 PM IST
Modi, Von der Leyen set target for concluding India-EU FTA within 2025
Von der Leyen is in India with 22 members of the 27-strong EU College of Commissioners for the first such visit to a non-European nation since she got a fresh mandate last year
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 08:26 PM IST
India-EU Trade and Technology Council assesses digital, green, and trade sectors
The TTC was established by India and the European Union (EU) in 2022 to oversee cooperation in digital and green technologies, trade and investment, and resilient supply chains
Published on Feb 28, 2025 02:14 PM IST
India, EU working on security and defence partnership: Von der Leyen
The proposed partnership will build on work already being done by the two sides in areas such as maritime security
Published on Feb 28, 2025 01:17 PM IST
India, EU should reimagine partnership, finalise FTA this year: Von der Leyen
Von der Leyen also announced that the EU is exploring a security and defence partnership with India to counter common threats
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 12:33 PM IST
Spotlight on FTA ahead of EU chief’s key meetings in India
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi on Thursday and will be joined by 20 members of the EU’s 27-strong College of Commissioners
Published on Feb 28, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Rajeev JayaswalRezaul H Laskar
‘German poll result won’t impact India ties’: Philipp Ackermann
German elections won't alter foreign policy; focus on enhancing ties with India continues, despite far-right AfD's rise, says ambassador Ackermann.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 06:14 AM IST
EU leadership lands in Delhi for free trade deal talks amid Trump tariff threat
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be joined by 20 members of the EU’s 27-strong College of Commissioners for meetings with PM Modi
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 08:49 PM IST
Australia unveils roadmap to boost trade ties with India
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described India as a ‘giant that continues to grow’ and said there is no greater time to engage economically with India than now
Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:42 PM IST
India-China relations are entering ‘phase of recovery’, says Chinese envoy
External affairs minister S Jaishankar has said disengagement and de-escalation between India and China remains a “work in progress”.
Published on Feb 25, 2025 10:14 PM IST
‘Am cautioning you’: Bangladesh Army chief reads riot act to political forces
Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-uz-Zaman denounced attacks on the army and said Bangladesh’s armed forces were the “only force” standing with the people
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 10:04 PM IST