India

  • WorldCommuters walk on a street decorated with Indian national flags during the country's Independence Day celebrations in Kolkata, India, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)

    Global leaders celebrate India’s 78th Independence Day

    Leaders from around the globe, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin, extended their greetings to India as it marked its 78th Independence Day on Thursday. Leaders from South Asian neighbouring countries highlighted historical friendships and stronger bilateral relations in their messages, while those from other regions focused on strategic ties and regional ethos. French President Macron,…

  • WorldHasina's stay in India won't harm Bangladesh-India relations

    Hasina’s stay in India won’t harm Bangladesh-India relations

    Mohamad Touhid Hossain, Bangladesh’s interim government’s foreign affairs advisor, stated on Monday that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s prolonged stay in India would not harm bilateral relations. He assured that Bangladesh aims to maintain robust ties with New Delhi. Hossain responded to concerns about potential impacts on relations if Hasina’s stay in India extended. He dismissed the notion, saying, “This…