Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
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Indian foreign secretary’s visit to Bangladesh called off
No reasons were given for the postponement and there was no information on fresh dates for the visit
Published on Apr 18, 2024 08:14 PM IST
Kerala woman among 17 Indian crew members of ship seized by Iran returns home
Ann Tessa Joseph, who belongs to Thrissur in Kerala, flew into Cochin international airport on Thursday afternoon
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 05:29 AM IST
‘India is top-tier security partner’: Australia in first national defence strategy
The document, issued by the Anthony Albanese government on Wednesday, states that Australia will support India’s key role in the region by enhancing defence cooperation
Published on Apr 18, 2024 04:26 PM IST
Foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra to visit Bangladesh on April 20
Kwatra is set to meet his Bangladeshi counterpart Masud Bin Momen and foreign minister Hasan Mahmud during his day-long visit
Published on Apr 18, 2024 03:46 PM IST
US NSA Jake Sullivan postpones India visit, second time in 2024
Sullivan was expected to be in New Delhi for a meeting with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on April 18 to review the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 09:51 AM IST
Iran to allow Indian authorities to meet crew members of seized ship
Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian gave the assurance while speaking on the phone with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on Sunday
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 11:52 AM IST
Jaishankar dials Israel and Iran counterparts, expresses concern over conflict
India has pushed for de-escalation and a return to dialogue and diplomacy in the context of both the Israel-Hamas conflict and tensions between Iran and Israel
Published on Apr 15, 2024 08:07 AM IST
India for immediate de-escalation after Iran launches drones, missiles at Israel
Iran carried out its first ever direct attack on Israel by launching hundreds of drones and missiles.
Updated on Apr 14, 2024 11:45 AM IST
India in touch with Iran for release of Indian crew members of seized ship
Commandos from the IRGC rappelled down from a helicopter to the container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the vessel.
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 10:16 PM IST
MEA issues travel advisory for Israel, Iran over rising tensions
India advises citizens not to travel to Iran or Israel due to rising tensions. Indians in these countries urged to take precautions for safety.
Updated on Apr 13, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Myanmar situation is precarious, says India after fall of key border town
Staff of the Indian consulate in Sittwe were temporarily relocated to Yangon, while the consulates in Mandalay remains “fully functional”
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 09:42 PM IST
Don’t travel to Israel, Iran, says India in travel advisory as tensions spike
The new advisory means Indian workers would not be able to travel to Israel under a government-to-government arrangement to work in the construction sector
Updated on Apr 12, 2024 07:08 PM IST
Ukraine peace summit organisers look to India to help shape agenda, discussions
Besides seeking India’s participation in the summit, the Swiss side called on New Delhi to play a role in shaping the agenda and discussions
Published on Apr 12, 2024 06:21 PM IST
India to send military attaches to African states, Armenia, Philippines
The move to post defence attachés for the first time to the Philippines and Armenia follows the Indian side’s sales of weapons systems to both countries.
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Myanmar instability hits two crucial India-funded infrastructure projects
Myanmar’s junta has suffered a string of humiliating defeats after three armed groups joined hands to launch a coordinated offensive last October
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 07:44 PM IST
Rajeev JayaswalRezaul H Laskar
Non-European Union states keen on investment agreements with India
Coinciding with the termination of investment treaties, the Indian government developed a model agreement after studying global good practices
Published on Apr 09, 2024 07:04 PM IST
Rezaul H LaskarRajeev Jayaswal
Myanmar junta suffers another defeat at hands of resistance forces
The fall of Myawaddy is being seen as yet another setback for the junta that will add to instability in Myanmar
Published on Apr 08, 2024 06:48 PM IST
Much ado about shrimp as exporters seek govt help to quell ‘foreign lobby’
States, particularly Andhra Pradesh have been also alerted, a third person said. Andhra Pradesh is biggest supplier of shrimp to the US
Published on Apr 05, 2024 10:22 PM IST
Rajeev JayaswalRezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India abstains as UN body adopts motion against Israel for possible war crimes
Japan and the Netherlands were among the 13 countries that abstained when the resolution presented by Pakistan on behalf of the OIC was put to vote
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 05:23 AM IST
On Maldives’ request, India clears export of food items including rice, wheat
The clearance for the exports comes at a time when ties between India and the Maldives are at a low, especially after the election of Prez Mohamed Muizzu
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 07:35 PM IST
India expresses concern at Israeli strike on Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is distressed at the escalating tensions in West Asia, and their potential to fuel further violence and instability
Published on Apr 04, 2024 09:14 PM IST
MEA steers clear of political row over Katchatheevu, says Jaishankar clarified
Jaiswal faced questions on what the current BJP government had done about the issue over the past 10 years and whether the matter has been raised with Sri Lanka
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 10:53 PM IST
India urges Israeli authorities to ensure safety of Indian workers
The first batch of 64 Indian workers travelled to Israel on Tuesday and more batches are expected to be sent this month
Published on Apr 04, 2024 08:27 PM IST
US has not asked India to reduce Russian oil imports: Officials
Soon after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago, the US and its Western partners pressured India not to buy discounted Russian commodities, especially oil and fertilisers
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 06:02 PM IST
Govt looks to make North East export hub for Bangladesh, Asean
The government is rapidly implementing a comprehensive strategy to make the landlocked northeastern region an export hub for markets in Bangladesh and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Rajeev JayaswalRezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Amid row, Lankan think tank says set up marine research station on Katchatheevu
Pathfinder Foundation, a leading independent think tank, called on Sri Lankan authorities to establish a permanent marine research station on Katchatheevu
Published on Apr 03, 2024 09:54 PM IST
Second batch of Indian military personnel to leave this month: Maldivian President Muizzu
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu said the withdrawal process is underway in line with agreements reached by the two sides
Published on Apr 03, 2024 08:38 PM IST
Shun double standards in countering terror, says NSA Ajit Doval at security meet
India has often used such regional security meetings to call for concerted action against cross-border terrorism
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 07:35 PM IST
‘Senseless attempts’: India disses China over renaming Arunachal locations
MEA said assigning invented names won’t alter the reality that Arunachal Pradesh is, has been, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 06:12 PM IST
Centre targets Opposition again as Katchatheevu row escalates
Union govt accuses Congress and DMK of neglecting national interests in ceding Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in 1970s; Modi and Jaishankar criticize opposition.
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 07:58 AM IST