Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
Articles by Rezaul H Laskar
Australia’s new migration rules unlikely to impact Indian students, professionals
The reforms won’t change opportunities for Indian students to live, study and work in Australia temporarily after finishing their studies
Published on Dec 11, 2023 07:30 PM IST
FBI director Christopher Wray begins 3-day India visit, meets CBI chief
The US official’s visit to India comes against the backdrop of an alleged plot to kill a pro-Khalistan leader on American soil
Updated on Dec 11, 2023 08:16 PM IST
Officials from India, Taiwan, US discuss cybersecurity at New Delhi meet
The workshop is being held under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF), a platform created by Taiwan and the US in 2015
Published on Dec 11, 2023 06:25 PM IST
‘Operational loss and damage fund a big outcome... not at the COP28 finish line yet’
Making [the fund] operational is a huge milestone, especially since there were quite a few conversations around it, the UAE ambassador said
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 06:32 AM IST
UAE is about making things happen, says envoy Alshaali on outcomes at COP28
UAE ambassador Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali said many outcomes under India’s G20 presidency overlapped with its efforts under COP28 to address the global climate crisis
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 07:12 PM IST
2 hearings by Qatar court in ex-navy men case: MEA
A Qatari court has conducted two hearings on the appeal filed by families of eight former Indian Navy personnel against the death sentence given to them, and a third hearing is expected soon, external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 05:38 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Colombo Security Conclave agrees on roadmap for security in Indian Ocean region
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval represented India at the sixth meeting of senior security officials of the Colombo Security Conclave in Port Louis, Mauritius
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 10:48 PM IST
‘Conveyed full range of security concerns’: India on fighting in Myanmar
The India-Myanmar meeting was held at a time when anti-junta resistance forces have scored several successes against Myanmar’s military in parts of the country
Published on Dec 07, 2023 08:15 PM IST
‘Equitable treatment’ of US, Canadian allegations not possible: Jaishankar in RS
“Insofar as Canada is concerned, no specific evidence or inputs were provided to us,” the external affairs minister said.
Published on Dec 07, 2023 07:41 PM IST
Qatari court held two hearings on appeal by 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel: MEA
The eight men, including decorated officers who commanded frontline warships in the Indian Navy, were sentenced to death by Qatar’s Court of First Instance on October 26 after being detained for more than a year on undeclared charges
Updated on Dec 07, 2023 07:15 PM IST
Use China’s ‘internal’ pro-democracy forces for positive change: Tibetan leader
Penpa Tsering said India needed to speak out clearly on issues such as China’s interference in choosing the Dalai Lama’s successor and Beijing’s belligerence
Published on Dec 06, 2023 05:49 PM IST
More flights, visa rules eased for Indian ‘Umrah’ pilgrims: Saudi Haj minister
With 1.37 million Indian Muslims expected to perform ‘Umrah’ in 2024, Indians can now perform the pilgrimage with work or tourism visas
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 06:37 PM IST
US dy NSA raises Pannun case with officials in India
US principal deputy national security advisor Jonathan Finer has informed his Indian interlocutors of the importance of holding accountable anyone found responsible for allegedly plotting to kill a Khalistani leader on American soil, according to a readout from the White House
Updated on Dec 06, 2023 05:56 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India extends $250 mn line of credit to Kenya, 5 bilateral deals signed
Bilateral trade is valued at $3.3 billion with Indian exports making up a significant part of the figure, while Indian investments in Kenya were worth $3.2 billion
Published on Dec 05, 2023 07:51 PM IST
Taiwan helps set up 29 Mandarin language centres, retain 40 teachers in India
Taiwan has taken several steps to help retain the 40-odd Mandarin teachers who are in India, including subsidising almost 50% of their salary
Published on Dec 05, 2023 06:46 PM IST
US deputy NSA Jon Finer meets Jaishankar and Doval
The meeting comes against the backdrop of Washington’s allegations of an Indian link to a plot to kill a Khalistani leader on American soil
Published on Dec 04, 2023 07:45 PM IST
India, Maldives still in discussions on continued operation of Indian aircraft
Two advanced light helicopters (ALH) and a Dornier aircraft provided by India in recent years have been extensively used for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the Maldives
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 09:54 PM IST
India for early, durable resolution of Israel-Palestine conflict: Modi tells Herzog
Israeli President Herzog and PM Modi exchanged views on the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the prime minister expressed his condolences on the loss of lives in the October 7 terror attacks and welcomed the release of hostages
Published on Dec 01, 2023 07:45 PM IST
‘A matter of concern’: India on Pannun plot indictment
The US indictment did not name the Indian official but unnamed American officials have said the target of assassination plot was SFJ's Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 04:43 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India, China hold another WMCC meeting, no sign of breakthrough
This was the 14th meeting of the WMCC on India-China Border Affairs since the standoff began in May 2020 and the two sides had an in-depth discussion on proposals to resolve remaining issues and to achieve complete disengagement in Ladakh
Published on Nov 30, 2023 09:46 PM IST
‘Matter of concern’: MEA on US charging Indian in plot to kill Khalistani leader
MEA spokesperson Arindram Bagchi said the US had shared the inputs during discussions on bilateral security cooperation. He declined to share further information, such as the specifics of the inputs, on the grounds of security
Published on Nov 30, 2023 09:14 PM IST
PM to take part in key COP28 events; India calls for roadmap on climate finance
India is interested in the successful operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund as it will benefit developing countries
Published on Nov 30, 2023 08:29 PM IST
High-level panel looking into US’s security concerns: MEA
India will take “necessary follow-up action” based on the findings of the committee, said External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 04:49 AM IST
Panel to probe allegations of plot to kill Khalistani extremist on US soil: MEA
The media report about the alleged plot to kill Pannun came about two months after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged in September that there was a potential link between Indian government agents and the killing of another Khalistani leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 09:00 PM IST
Israel lists Lashkar-e-Taiba as a terror organisation
Israel has completed all necessary procedures to the result of introducing LeT into Israeli list of illegal terror organisations
Published on Nov 21, 2023 11:59 AM IST
Maldives president asks India to withdraw military personnel
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who is closely aligned to former pro-China president Abdulla Yameen, made the request during a meeting with Union minister Kiren Rijiju in Male
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 05:56 AM IST
Maldives asks India to withdraw military, to discuss 'workable solutions'
Muizzu, who is closely aligned to former pro-China president Abdulla Yameen, made the request during a meeting with earth sciences minister Kiren Rijiju.
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 04:53 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India-Australia to hold 2+2 ministerial dialogue on November 20
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and external affairs minister S Jaishankar will meet their Australian counteraprts Richard Marles and Penny Wong in New Delhi.
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 12:16 AM IST
Foreign countries seek more flying rights from India
The Indian government has received several requests seeking more foreign flying rights from countries such as the UAE, Qatar, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Turkiye
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 01:00 PM IST
Countries seek more air travel slots from India
Several countries, including the UAE, Singapore and Indonesia, have been pushing India to revise air services arrangements.
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 06:28 AM IST
