India names BJP leader envoy to Bangladesh as ties thaw

Former railways minister Dinesh Trivedi named in rare appointment as New Delhi pushes to rebuild trust with Dhaka.

Published 27 Apr, 2026 05:11pm

India, New Zealand sign free trade deal, cutting fruit tariffs, boosting exports and visas

Indian minister says FTA will facilitate $20 billion of investment into country; NZ PM terms it “once-in-a-generation agreement”.

Published 27 Apr, 2026 04:47pm

Swiss International says 5 injured after flight aborts takeoff in New Delhi

Economic Times reports one of the engines caught fire as plane was accelerating down a runway.

Published 26 Apr, 2026 03:21pm

3 killed in latest clashes in India's troubled Manipur state

Police did not specify which community the men came from.

Published 25 Apr, 2026 02:03pm

In letter to UNSC president, Dar draws attention to 'grave' consequences of Indus Waters Treaty suspension by India

Pakistan's envoy hands over the letter to UNSC president; Security Council urged to call upon India to restore the full implementation of the treaty.

Published 23 Apr, 2026 10:55pm

Bangladesh measles crisis deepens as child deaths reach 194

According to the government data, the number of suspected child cases exceed 28,000.

Published 23 Apr, 2026 05:48pm

Pakistan rejects Indian propaganda on Pahalgam attack, deplores 'weaponisation of false narrative'

Foreign Office hopes world will call on India to "demonstrate responsible behaviour and refrain from rhetoric and actions that may spoil ongoing efforts for regional and international peace".

Updated 23 Apr, 2026 08:07pm

Schools in India’s capital told to ring regular bells to remind children to drink water

The India Meteorological Department has issued a “yellow alert” for Delhi, indicating the likelihood of a heatwave later in the week.

Published 22 Apr, 2026 06:27pm

A year on, India has failed to substantiate allegations against Pakistan over Pahalgam attack: info minister

“The false flag operation in Pahalgam reflects a mindset that is hollow," Attaullah Tarar says.

Updated 22 Apr, 2026 12:55pm

Tougher dope testing for Indian athletes as federation banished to highest-risk bracket

India ranked among the top two in athletics’ most anti-doping rule violations between 2022 and 2025.

Published 20 Apr, 2026 06:17pm

India, South Korea plan $50bn trade push with new deals

The two countries have also agreed to resume and step up negotiations to give new energy to their 2010 trade agreement.

Updated 20 Apr, 2026 05:01pm

Indian officials push for regional energy hub in Sri Lanka

The planned oil hub is to be located in Sri Lanka's northeastern port of Trincomaleel, and it also involves the UAE.

Updated 20 Apr, 2026 05:18am

New Delhi summons Iranian envoy after Indian-flagged tankers shot at near Strait of Hormuz

Conveys India's "deep concern", urges Iranian envoy to “resume at the earliest the process of facilitating India-bound ships".

Updated 18 Apr, 2026 10:03pm

India drops proposal to mandate national ID app on smartphones after pushback

The biometric verification app is held by nearly 1.34 billion residents and is widely used for verification purposes in banking and telecom services.

Published 17 Apr, 2026 08:57pm

India plans parliament expansion for women; opposition cries foul

Rahul Gandhi says Congress supports increasing the number of women but govt's approach is aimed at consolidating power.

Published 16 Apr, 2026 03:01pm

Mob beats spiritual leader to death in Bangladesh

Shamim Reza Jahangir, believed to be in his 60s, died from his injuries after hundreds of people stormed his residence.

Updated 12 Apr, 2026 11:17am

India election roll overhaul sparks anger as key states vote

Polling kicks off in Assam, Kerala; West Bengal CM says will move court against the roll revision.

Updated 09 Apr, 2026 05:48pm

IMF strikes staff-level deal with Sri Lanka on $700m in funding

Colombo will need to raise power tariffs further and carefully manage its finances to navigate the Middle East crisis, Fund says.

Published 09 Apr, 2026 04:36pm

India turns to crocodiles for policing Bangladesh border

Manoj Barnwal, an official of the Border Security Force, says “the use of reptiles” was discussed in a February meeting with the home ministry.

Updated 09 Apr, 2026 08:23am

Bangladesh FM in India, most senior visit since 2024 uprising

Khalilur Rahman is taking part in a “goodwill visit”, Bangladesh's state news agency says.

Published 08 Apr, 2026 05:49pm