Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
Articles by Rezaul H Laskar
Release of Indians from Russian Army held up over contracts
A total of 91 Indians were recruited into the Russian Army and 15 of them have been released and repatriated to India.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 08:55 PM IST
India yet to take call on Bangladesh’s request for Yunus-Modi meeting
The Bangladeshi side made a formal request earlier this week for a meeting between Yunus and Modi, who will both be in New York for the UN General Assembly later this month
Published on Sep 07, 2024 05:19 PM IST
Fallout of West Asia conflict emphasises need for derisking: EAM Jaishankar
As the three hubs of India, Europe and the Middle East step up interactions, “connectivity will be more needed, not less”, he pointed out.
Published on Sep 06, 2024 08:28 PM IST
India, Singapore elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
Modi arrived in Singapore on Wednesday on the second leg of a two-nation Southeast Asian tour.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 06:03 AM IST
India ‘best alternative’ for resilient supply chains: Modi to Singapore CEOs
India has intensified efforts to forge supply and value chains with trusted partners in Asia and Europe, largely as part of efforts to move away from China.
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 08:34 PM IST
India, China, Brazil can be mediators for talks with Ukraine: Vladimir Putin
The Russian President’s remarks came against the backdrop of visits by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russia in July and Ukraine in August.
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 05:25 PM IST
India, Singapore announce agreements on semiconductors, healthcare
PM Narendra Modi arrived in Singapore on Wednesday on the second leg of a two-nation Southeast Asian tour
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 10:46 AM IST
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong hosts PM Modi for private dinner ahead of talks
PM Modi arrived in Singapore on the second leg of a two-nation Southeast Asian tour, after making the first bilateral visit to Brunei by an Indian premier
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 10:28 PM IST
India, Brunei to expand space cooperation, discuss long-term LNG supplies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah agreed to elevate the four-decade-old diplomatic ties between India and Brunei to an enhanced partnership
Published on Sep 04, 2024 01:49 PM IST
PM Modi lands in Brunei, likely to hold talks on space and energy with Sultan
Upon arrival in the Brunei capital of Bandar Seri Begawan, Modi was given a ceremonial welcome and received by Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 04:30 PM IST
Countries should accept Tibet’s historic status as independent nation: Penpa Tsering
Tsering questioned the logic of countries accepting Tibet as a part of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) while simultaneously pushing talks between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government
Published on Sep 03, 2024 02:10 PM IST
PM Modi heads to Brunei, Singapore to bolster ‘Act East’ policy of India
Singapore is currently India’s largest trade partner within the Asean countries, while Brunei has a special place in New Delhi’s space programme.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 10:34 AM IST
India, Singapore set to unveil MoU on cooperation in semiconductor ecosystem
The other agreements in areas such as digital, health cooperation and skill development were negotiated and finalised over the past few months
Published on Sep 02, 2024 01:51 PM IST
India refuses to be drawn out on possible demand for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled to India on August 5, after weeks of student-led protests in Bangladesh against her government.
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 11:17 PM IST
India, China agree to find early resolution on LAC at WMCC meet
The two sides reiterated restoration of peace and tranquillity, and respect for LAC are the essential basis for restoration of normalcy in bilateral relations
Published on Aug 29, 2024 10:06 PM IST
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince set to visit India in September
Sheikh Khaled, who is expected to be in India on September 8, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the country’s top leadership during the visit
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 11:07 AM IST
BSF meet with Bangladesh counterpart uncertain
Although there hasn’t been any message from the government about the biannual meeting, the BSF has prepared agenda points.
Published on Aug 29, 2024 09:05 AM IST
India, EU launch new funding initiative for research cooperation
The initiative will be under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) staff exchanges, which is part of Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme
Published on Aug 28, 2024 04:26 PM IST
MEA ‘engaging’ with influencers from other nations
The initiative has been backed by foreign secretary Vikram Misri and his predecessor Vinay Kwatra.
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 04:20 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
PM Modi speaks to Vladimir Putin; underlines importance of dialogue, diplomacy
Modi spoke to Putin a day after his phone conversation with US President Joe Biden, which too had focused on the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Published on Aug 27, 2024 07:19 PM IST
Bangladesh Police step up security for Indian visa centres after protest
A number of people who applied for tourist visas staged a protest at the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka on Monday
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 08:45 PM IST
Ariful Islam MithuRezaul H Laskar
India, Singapore review bilateral ties; focus on healthcare, semiconductors
The two sides finalised around half a dozen agreements in areas such as food trade, digital cooperation, skill development, healthcare and green economy
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:54 PM IST
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Putting a big share of bilateral ties in hands of diaspora: Aus high commissioner to HT
Education, rooftop solar, agriculture, broadening of defence and security cooperation, are among the five priorities for Philip Green.
Published on Aug 26, 2024 04:11 PM IST
India to bring up CBAM, deforestation rules at FTA talks with EU
The European Union (EU)’s insistence on sustainability measures such as deforestation rules and carbon tax on imports of steel, cement and hydrogen are akin to non-tariff barriers that can impede ongoing free trade negotiations with India.
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:43 AM IST
Rajeev JayaswalRezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
In India's FTA talks with EU, sustainability a key issue
The next round of talks between the two sides is scheduled for September 23-27. This will be the ninth round since talks were relaunched in 2022.
Published on Aug 26, 2024 04:58 AM IST
Rajeev JayaswalRezaul H Laskar
India, Singapore to hold crucial meet ahead of PM’s visit
The two sides have finalised about half a dozen memorandums of understanding in areas such as digital cooperation, food safety and skill development
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 07:05 PM IST
‘Putin doesn’t respect you': Zelensky flags India-Russia trade amid conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday accused India of helping sustain Russia’s “war economy” through purchases of crude oil.
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 05:46 AM IST
‘Not neutral, on side of peace’: Modi on historic Ukraine visit
Modi became the first Indian premier to travel to Ukraine since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992.
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 07:17 AM IST
Modi, Zelenskyy visit exhibit dedicated to Ukrainian children killed in conflict
Modi referred to the exhibit in his televised opening remarks at his meeting with Zelenskyy and said the death of innocent children is “unacceptable”
Published on Aug 23, 2024 09:01 PM IST
PM Modi arrives in Ukraine as India aims to provide support for peace, stability
The visit coincides with Ukraine’s National Flag Day, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office said his talks with Modi will focus on bilateral and multilateral cooperation
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 11:55 AM IST