Rezaul H Laskar is the Foreign Affairs Editor at Hindustan Times. His interests include movies and music.
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India strongly pushing for review of Asean-India trade pact, says Jaishankar
Jaishankar said the Modi government has been “very cautious” on FTAs because of the experiences and results of past trade deals
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 07:32 PM IST
Sheikh Hasina accuses Yunus of genocide in first public address
Sheikh Hasina, who spoke in Bengali for almost an hour, claimed there were plans to assassinate her and her sister Sheikh Rehana
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 07:53 AM IST
Foreign secy likely to visit Dhaka on Dec 10 for talks
Though both sides are yet to make an official announcement, Vikram Misri is likely to be in Bangladesh on Dec 10 for the annual foreign office consultations.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 04:43 AM IST
In Lok Sabha, Jaishankar lists 3 key ground rules for engaging with China
Jaishankar’s statement on Tuesday was the first comprehensive outlining of the government’s position since the two sides reached the agreement on October 21
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 09:09 PM IST
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, protests continue in Tripura, West Bengal
Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma said the bilateral relationship between the two countries couldn’t be reduced to one issue
Published on Dec 03, 2024 08:04 PM IST
Agartala mission breached amid protest over Bangladesh
Authorities in Dhaka responded strongly to the incident with its foreign ministry urging authorities in India to take preventive steps
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 06:50 AM IST
Eye on China, Jaishankar pitches ‘national security filters’ for economic decisions
Like it or not, we are increasingly in an era of leveraging, if not of weaponisation, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said at the CII event
Published on Dec 02, 2024 09:55 PM IST
Deeply regrettable, says India as mob ransacks Bangladesh consulate in Agartala
Bangladesh’s foreign ministry said that it “deeply resents” the “violent demonstration and attack by a large group of protesters on the mission
Published on Dec 02, 2024 09:04 PM IST
India stressed on properly handling disputes, says Jaishankar on Modi-Xi meeting
The two sides also agreed that dialogue mechanisms at the level of foreign ministers and other officials will be used to stabilise and rebuild bilateral relations
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 10:31 PM IST
India asks Bangladesh to protect minorities, hopes monk will get fair treatment
Randhir Jaiswal said India expects that Chinmoy Krishna Das’s case will be handled in a fair and transparent manner by authorities in Bangladesh
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 08:46 PM IST
Germany one of India’s most important partners in Europe: Modi
PM Modi also highlighted other aspects of the age-old relations between the two sides, such as the role played by two German merchants in the printing of the first Tamil and Telugu books in a European country.
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 03:00 AM IST
India, Germany poised for stronger ties, say Vaishnaw and Scindia
India’s status as the fastest growing major economy and Germany’s reputation as a powerhouse of innovation and precision manufacturing are compelling factors for closer business and strategic ties between the two sides, Vaishnaw and Scindia said.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, Stuttgart
India, Australia sign agreement on refuelling of military aircraft
The arrangement is the first step towards the KC-30A refuelling Indian Navy’s P-8I Neptune surveillance aircraft, increasing India’s reach in the Indo-Pacific
Published on Nov 21, 2024 06:50 PM IST
Centre explores alternatives to Japan for bullet train project
Delays in commissioning of the ₹1.08 lakh crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train have prompted India to explore alternatives to Japan.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Rajeev JayaswalRezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
FTA, extraditions in focus as PM meets UK’s Starmer
Modi and Starmer agreed to resume UK-India trade talks early next year, focusing on economic ties, extradition issues, and new consulates.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India, China agree on Special Representatives’ meeting, discuss direct flights
Among the issues discussed were resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage, and sharing of data on trans-border rivers.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 09:54 PM IST
G20: India, France review bilateral cooperation; Modi meets Norway, Portugal counterparts
India and France cooperate closely on strategic matters and defence issues, including the joint development of military hardware such as aircraft engines.
Published on Nov 19, 2024 03:58 PM IST
India, United Kingdom to resume FTA talks in 2025
A Downing Street spokesperson said the leaders “agreed to relaunch UK-India trade talks early next year” as part of measures to take forward the comprehensive strategic partnership.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 02:20 PM IST
India, Italy unveil new joint action plan with focus on connectivity, defence
The action plan was unveiled following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, on the margins of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro
Published on Nov 19, 2024 12:56 PM IST
Trade, climate take centre stage as PM arrives for G20
PM Modi urged G20 to prioritize Global South's needs amid food, fuel crises, supporting Brazil's Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty to tackle global hunger.
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
G20: Global South adversely impacted by food, fuel, fertiliser crisis, says PM
PM Modi made the remark during the first session of the G20 Summit in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro.
Published on Nov 18, 2024 10:36 PM IST
India gives priority to Nigeria ties: Modi
India and Nigeria pledged to enhance cooperation in defense, trade, and development, signing three agreements during Modi's historic visit.
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
In a first, Nepal exports electricity to Bangladesh via Indian power grid
The external affairs ministry said the power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh through India is expected to boost sub-regional connectivity in the power sector
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 08:34 PM IST
India to renew 2023 request to Canada for extradition of Arsh Dalla
Arsh Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla is among over two dozen criminals and terrorists for whom India has submitted extradition requests to Canada
Published on Nov 14, 2024 08:26 PM IST
India hopeful of consensus declaration at Rio G20 Summit
The global geopolitical situation has become more complicated since the G20 Summit hosted by India last year.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 10:38 PM IST
‘India backs early ceasefire in Gaza’: S Jaishankar at meeting with Saudi Arabia
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India stood for the resolution of the Palestinian issue through a two-state solution.
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 08:22 PM IST
US dy secretary of state Kurt Campbell to participate in 1st Indian Ocean Dialogue
This is the first time that the two countries are holding a structured dialogue on issues related to the Indian Ocean
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 12:52 PM IST
Modi to attend G20 Summit in Brazil, also visit Nigeria, Guyana in 3-nation tour
PM Modi’s main engagement during the three-nation tour will be participating in the G20 Summit in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, during November 18-19
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 09:07 PM IST
India to achieve $100-billion trade with Russia well before 2030: Jaishankar
Russia’s first deputy Denis Manturov said two-way trade between India and Russia has grown more than five-fold in the past five years.
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 10:43 PM IST
Taliban says Ikramuddin Kamil appointed ‘consul’ in Mumbai
This marks the first such appointment in India by the Taliban regime in Kabul. There was no official word from the Indian side on the development
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 09:38 PM IST