Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
Articles by Rezaul H Laskar
Right T-word is terrorism, not tango, says India in comeback to Pak dy PM
Radhir Jaiswal, asked about Pak dy PM’s remarks on resumption of trade that ‘it takes two to tango’, said, “The relevant T-word is terrorism, not tango”
Published on Jan 03, 2025 07:35 PM IST
India redflags China’s mega dam plan in Tibet, 2 new counties in occupied Ladakh
Last month, China approved the construction of what will be the world’s biggest hydropower dam on the eastern rim of the ecologically fragile Tibetan plateau
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 07:05 PM IST
French carrier strike group to conduct drills with Indian warships
As part of Mission Clemenceau 25, the French carrier strike group and Indian warships will conduct the 42nd annual Varuna bilateral exercise.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 12:22 PM IST
India unlikely to respond to Sheikh Hasina extradition call
India is unlikely to extradite former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina due to incomplete formalities and the political nature of the request.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 06:46 AM IST
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Iranian minister on visit to Delhi to pitch for resuming energy trade
Overall trade between India and Iran plummeted after New Delhi ended purchases of Iranian oil in mid-2019 because of the threat of secondary sanctions
Published on Jan 02, 2025 06:41 PM IST
India provides $500,000 as aid to quake-hit Pacific Island state Vanuatu
The massive earthquake struck near Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on December 17, triggering landslides, crushing cars and destroying buildings.
Published on Jan 02, 2025 04:07 PM IST
On Qatar visit, Jaishankar meets PM Al Thani, reviews bilateral cooperation
This was Jaishankar’s third visit to Qatar since the two sides resolved an imbroglio over eight ex-navy personnel who were detained in the West Asian country
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 09:48 PM IST
India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuke installations and civilian prisoners
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations that cannot be attacked in the event of hostilities, maintaining a tradition going back to 1992 despite relations between the two neighbours being at an all-time low
Published on Jan 01, 2025 06:09 PM IST
India ‘important neighbour’, want ties based on fairness: Bangladesh Army chief
Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman said this in an interview with a Bangladeshi newspaper, his first since former premier Sheikh Hasina fled to India last August
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 03:30 PM IST
Quad foreign ministers reiterate commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific
Foreign ministers of India, US, Japan and Australia said what began as an emergency response to a catastrophe had “grown into a full-fledged partnership delivering positive outcomes for the people of our region”.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 12:15 PM IST
India extending all help to Indian woman sentenced to death in Yemen
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the government is extending all help in Priya’s case while her family explores “relevant options”
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 04:50 PM IST
2024 yearender: Victories and challenges
An understanding with China on disengagements along the LAC was the highlight in 2024, but new challenges emerged for India
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Expat Bangladeshi Hindu group asks India to seek UN sanctions on Dhaka
The group comprises people of Bangladeshi origin settled in Europe and North America and affiliated with the Global Bengali Hindu Coalition
Published on Dec 30, 2024 08:53 PM IST
Hafiz Saeed’s aide Makki, designated global terrorist, dies in Lahore
Abdul Rehman Makki was being treated at a private hospital in Lahore for diabetes when he died “due to a heart attack”
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 08:04 PM IST
‘Plot to kill Sheikh Hasina in farcical trial’: Awami League on extradition move
The Awami League said the extradition request didn’t have any significance because false cases for political reasons aren’t covered by the extradition agreement
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 07:57 PM IST
Quad members eye next Leaders’ Summit in September
India was slated to host the Quad Summit in 2024, but it was swapped with the US, as Biden was unable to travel due to the 2024 US presidential election.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 05:03 AM IST
Afghan staffer of Indian consulate in Jalalabad injured in attack
India closed the consulate in Jalalabad in 2020, long before the Taliban takeover of Kabul in August 2021, but has retained a small number of local staffers
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 10:29 PM IST
Russia’s nuclear agency refutes allegations of corruption in Bangladesh power project
Rosatom State Corporation is “ready to defend its interests and reputation in court”, the Russian agency said in a statement.
Published on Dec 24, 2024 02:13 PM IST
Sheikh Hasina’s son accuses Yunus-led Bangladesh govt of launching ‘witch hunt’
Since Hasina stepped down in the face of countrywide protests and sought refuge in India on August 5, dozens of cases have been filed against her and leaders of the Awami League party.
Published on Dec 24, 2024 01:22 PM IST
High-speed rail project in focus as Vaishnaw embarks on Japan visit
Miffed by delays in the project, India earlier explored alternatives to Japan as the Union government was keen to launch the ambitious project in 2026
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 08:38 AM IST
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Jaishankar travels to US on Tuesday in 1st visit by Indian side after Trump win
Jaishankar will visit the United States on December 24-29 and will also chair a conference of India’s consul generals in that country
Published on Dec 23, 2024 09:32 PM IST
Bangladesh files extradition request for Sheikh Hasina, says she’s wanted
A note verbale was received from the Bangladesh high commission in “connection with an extradition request,” people familiar with the matter said
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 03:45 AM IST
Bangladesh anti-graft panel alleges Sheikh Hasina involved in corruption in nuclear plant
There was no immediate response to the allegations from Hasina, who has been living in India since she stepped down and fled from Dhaka in August.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 05:24 PM IST
India, Kuwait ties elevated to strategic partnership during PM Modi’s visit: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Kuwaiti leadership focused on a roadmap to expand cooperation in areas such as defence, energy, trade, investment and technology
Published on Dec 22, 2024 08:33 PM IST
India condemns attack on Christmas market in Germany
Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi doctor, was arrested at the scene following the three-minute attack in the central city of Magdeburg on Friday
Published on Dec 22, 2024 10:28 AM IST
PM Modi’s Kuwait visit to focus on trade, security, and regional ties
During his two-day visit to Kuwait, PM Modi will meet with the Kuwaiti leadership, attend a football tournament, visit a labour camp, and address the Indian community
Published on Dec 21, 2024 01:09 PM IST
PM Modi’s visit to Kuwait on Dec 21 to bolster cooperation in defence and trade
India said PM Modi’s visit to Kuwait was expected to “open a new chapter in India-Kuwait relations” and boost cooperation in defence and trade
Published on Dec 20, 2024 10:38 PM IST
India protests social media post by key member of Bangladesh interim government
Relations between New Delhi and Dhaka cratered after the interim government headed by Yunus came to power in August, days after Hasina fled to India
Published on Dec 20, 2024 10:27 PM IST
Watching developments in Myanmar, says India as rebels capture military command
On Friday, the Arakan Army said it captured the Western Command headquarters in Ann town of Rakhine state after more than two months of fighting
Published on Dec 20, 2024 06:59 PM IST
India says will work with China on next steps for cross-border cooperation
India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi – met in Beijing on Wednesday for their first formal talks in nearly five years.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 07:08 PM IST