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India has issued a stern diplomatic message to Bangladesh, demanding decisive action against radical Islamist groups after the desecration of a Lord Ram image in Gaibandha sparked widespread Hindu protests.New Delhi emphasised that Dhaka must guarantee the safety of its minority communities and curb extremist elements threatening religious harmony.India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed deep concern over the targeting of Hindu religious symbols in Bangladesh. He stated that reports of desecration involving Hindu deities had triggered protests, and India expected the Bangladeshi government to act firmly against extremists while ensuring the protection of minorities.The incident originated in…

On June 19, the Election Commission Gilgit-Baltistan (ECGB) announced the final results of the June 7 polls, with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) bagging nine out of 21 seats to emerge victorious. The delay in finalizing the result of the elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, a territory that is a part of the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India, was largely due to widespread allegations of misappropriation leveled by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The PTI insisted that, like the 2024 general elections, the Gilgit-Baltistan polls too were rigged by the military establishment to sideline the party. Eyewitnesses confirmed discrepancies in voting…

India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif’s warning that Islamabad could resort to war if its water security was endangered. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the remarks as baseless and fabricated, stressing that they were designed to deflect attention from Pakistan’s domestic failings and human rights abuses. He asserted that such threats deserve contempt and reflect desperation rather than credible policy.New Delhi highlighted that the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is rooted in decades of systemic repression by Islamabad. According to Jaiswal, the protests are a direct consequence of economic exploitation, denial of fundamental rights,…

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer spoke with former U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) on May 26. Much attention fell on the U.S.-China summit results, but the more revealing aspect was the candor with which Greer discussed the direction of the trade order the Trump administration is pursuing. Greer argued that the Chinese state-run economy is not merely an economic system but part of China’s political system itself, and that expecting Beijing to reform state-owned enterprises, reduce subsidies, or shift to a domestic-demand-led economy is unrealistic. He suggested that the United States had largely…

US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Bethany Poulos Morrison, has declared that Washington is “very, very close” to concluding the landmark trade agreement with India.Speaking at an event, she recalled that in February 2026 both nations had announced their intention to finally conclude the historic deal, and she emphasised that the negotiations are now reaching their decisive stage.Morrison explained that the proposed agreement would open India’s vast market of 1.4 billion people to American goods on terms that are reciprocal and mutually beneficial.She linked this to the administration’s broader economic vision, known as…

US Ambassador Sergio Gor emphasised in Hyderabad that the strong personal bond and trust between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unlocked “unlimited potential” in India-US relations, with defence, trade, pharmaceuticals, space, and technology cooperation set to shape global developments for decades.The gala reception also marked America’s 250th Independence anniversary, highlighted by the renaming of the road adjoining the US Consulate as “Donald Trump Avenue.”The ambassador spoke at a grand celebration in Hyderabad commemorating 250 years of American Independence. He stressed that the dynamic relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi is not only a matter…

DroneVerse has successfully demonstrated its Rudra‑7 FPV drones and Counter‑Unmanned Aerial Systems (C‑UAS) to the Indian Army at Leh in Ladakh, operating at altitudes of up to 18,000 feet.This marks a significant milestone in India’s indigenous drone capabilities, showcasing reliable performance in extreme high‑altitude conditions and strengthening frontline defence preparedness.Gurugram‑based DroneVerse carried out the demonstration of its FPV drones and C‑UAS systems before Indian Army officials in Leh, Ladakh. The trials were conducted at altitudes reaching 18,000 feet, where thin air, freezing temperatures, and turbulent winds pose severe challenges to aerial platforms. Despite these conditions, the Rudra‑7 FPV drone displayed…

India has confirmed its intent to deepen defence ties with the UAE amid reports of potential exports of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence system. While the Ministry of External Affairs has not confirmed the deal, discussions are reportedly advancing quickly, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s urgent need to secure critical infrastructure following Iranian attacks.New Delhi has reiterated its close defence relationship with Abu Dhabi, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that India wants these ties to grow stronger. He clarified that the Defence Ministry would be better positioned to provide details on the reported negotiations.Reuters has reported…

India has confirmed that eleven India-bound ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States aimed at halting hostilities.At the same time, ten Indian-flagged vessels remain in the Persian Gulf region, with two additional Indian ships having crossed into the Gulf from the opposite side. The Ministry of External Affairs provided this operational assessment during its regular press briefing, underscoring the fragile yet improving maritime situation.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that since the signing of the MoU, eleven vessels destined for India have crossed the Strait of…