In a significant diplomatic gesture, a Chinese naval fleet docked in the city of Chittagong in Bangladesh on Saturday. It is the first foreign fleet to visit since Bangladesh’s interim government took power in early August. China’s ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, reaffirmed his nation’s unwavering commitment to fostering strong bilate...
Canada has expelled India’s top diplomat and five others, accusing the Indian government of orchestrating homicides and extortion aimed at silencing Sikh activists in Canada. The move follows the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June last year, which has heightened scrutiny of India’s actions abroad. Canadian Prime Minist...
ANKARA (AA) – India has revoked direct rule in occupied Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the formation of a new elected government in the region. According to a notification signed by President Droupadi Murmu, the order dated October 31, 2019 in relation to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall stand revoked immediately before [&helli...
ANKARA (AA) – Police in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh in India have registered a case against a Hindu priest Yati Narsinghanand for his offensive remarks against the sacred personalities of Islam. “Taking cognizance of the viral video, a case has been promptly registered under relevant sections…and further legal action is being ensured,”...
ANKARA (AA) – The top Indian court has blamed the British colonial rule for “discriminatory norms” in prisons across the South Asian nation. The colonial history of India “indicates that British modelled their discriminatory norms in prisons in India,” said Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, according to Live Law news. The British ruled...
Bangladesh has initiated a formal protest against Indian Home Minister Amit Shah for his controversial statements regarding Bangladeshi nationals. During his visit to India’s state of Jharkhand on Friday, Shah threatened to take extreme measures against alleged Bangladeshi infiltrators if his Bharatiya Janata Party gained power in Jharkhand. T...
Although Kashmir may be voting in large numbers, systematic disenfranchisement of the majority Muslim community population not only undermines democratic principles but also risks further eroding their trust in the democratic process and governance By Iftikhar Gilani The democratic framework of many nations, including in South Asia, is modeled...
NEW DELHI (AA) – India has formally sought a review of the 64-year-old Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. New Delhi sent a notice to Islamabad on Aug. 30 under Article XII(3) of the Indus Water Treaty, Press Trust of India reported late Wednesday night. “India’s notification highlights fundamental and unforeseen changes in circumsta...
At least 17 cases have been filed against 51 people in India for supporting Palestine through protests or social media posts since last October 7. A report by Article 14, a non-governmental organization, found that charges range from organizing rallies to displaying Palestinian flags and posting free-Palestine content on social media. Most c...
NEW DELHI (AA) – India’s top court has paused “bulldozer actions,” barring demolition of properties without its permission. The Supreme Court, however, clarified that the order would not be applicable to encroachments on public roads, footpaths and railway lines, etc. The new order will be implemented until October 1. The direction ...
