Modi-Biden meet enhances India’s image on world map
The virtual meeting between the leaders mentioned that both the nations are going to continue close consultation to manage destabilising effects of the Russia-Ukraine war.
South Asia
Lifting US sanctions from Bangladeshi anti-terrorism squad may take time: Blinken
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said that young people will be discouraged to join the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) despite its role in national security due to the sanctions.
Supreme Court doesn’t interfere in policy matters, will focus on deputy speaker’s ruling: Pakistan Chief Justice
The Pakistani Muslim League (N) counsel, however, argued that the court could judicially review an illegal and unconstitutional move.
Once reluctant, India now open to power trade to and from Nepal, and beyond
Despite having bilateral trading of electricity, there has not been a multilateral power trading arrangement among Bhutan, Bangladesh, India and Nepal so far.
Momen, Blinken hold talks in Washington as Bangladesh demands lifting sanctions
The talks marked 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Imran Khan summons National Security Council meeting
The development comes a day after it became clear that the Pakistan Prime Minister had lost his majority in the National Assembly.
Events in Europe necessitate closer cooperation among BIMSTEC countries: Modi
Calling upon the BIMSTEC countries to combat terrorism, he also said he was happy that they were inking a mutual legal assistance treaty in criminal matters.
Modi announces $1 million aid for BIMSTEC Secretariat in Dhaka
The BIMSTEC group consists of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.
Russian foreign minister to visit India amid conflict with Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with the Indian side will focus on the global geopolitical situation in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Nepal, India foreign ministers discuss Nepal PM’s Delhi visit
Nepal Prime Minister Deuba is leaving for India on April 1 in his first official foreign trip since assuming office in July last year.