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South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman calls Khaleda Zia 'political titan' of Bangladesh

Washington, Dec. 31 -- South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman described late former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as a "political titan," saying she played a key role in shaping the country's dem... Read More


Emerging multipolar world could be India's moment

India, Dec. 31 -- Emerging multipolar world could be India's moment As the world enters a new year, it is becoming increasingly clear that South Asia's existing models of regional cooperation are no ... Read More


Neural Dispatch: Pilots to Infrastructure, what AI leaders expect in 2026

India, Dec. 31 -- I'm sure you have been wondering this too. What are the big expectations from AI in 2026? Rather than make wild guesses, flimsy assumptions and simply confuse ourselves, I spoke with... Read More


RITES wins $3.6 million locomotive supply order from Zimbabwe-based entity

Mumbai, Dec. 31 -- The order involves the supply of operational Cape Gauge diesel electric locomotives and is scheduled to be executed within a period of three months, RITES said in a regulatory filin... Read More


Multilateralism is not dead yet: Why cooperation still matters in an age of disorder

Bangladesh, Dec. 31 -- As the world approaches 2026, optimism is in short supply. Armed conflicts are raging across roughly 50 countries. Trade wars and tariff barriers, once viewed as policy aberrati... Read More


EAM Jaishankar conveys India's condolences on former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's death

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday noted that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his visit to Dhaka, conveyed the condolences of the peop... Read More


Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Mali and Burkina Faso said late Tuesday they would ban U.S. citizens from entering their countries in retaliation for U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to ban Malian and Bur... Read More


2025 — year of numerous critical strategic successes for Russia

Bangladesh, Dec. 31 -- When Moscow launched the special military operation (SMO) to end the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict, very few people thought it would last longer than a few months. And in... Read More


Interview: Punjab's law & order better than most states, says DGP Gaurav Yadav

India, Dec. 31 -- As a sensitive border state with a not-too-distant past of violent extremism, Punjab faces a raft of internal security challenges stemming from Pakistan and foreign-based elements. A... Read More


Khaleda Zia's funeral today in Dhaka after Zohr prayers at Zia Udyan in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar | All you need to know

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Arrangements are being made in Bangladesh for funeral ceremony of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, which will be held today. The burial service will take place in capital Dhaka... Read More