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The Kamala Harris story personifies rising Indian American aspirations in a changing America

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Four years ago, on August 11, 2020, a biracial woman politician, with Indian and African ethnic roots, made history when she was nominated as the Democratic Party candidate for t... Read More


Is the Ganga water treaty between India and Bangladesh at risk?

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- India and Bangladesh's 30-year-old Ganges water deal is set to expire by 2026. Deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached a tacit accord with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on it... Read More


Bangladesh interim government should be inclusive, consider voices of minorities, respect human rights:UN chief

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Bangladesh interim government to consider the voices of minorities and respect human rights as it prepares for par... Read More


Hasina's legacy: Stellar growth marred by political stagnation, stalled democracy

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- On August 5, Sheikh Hasina resigned and left Bangladesh following months of intense protests and violence sparked by her government's controversial decision to implement a quota ... Read More


Africa's permanent membership essential to make UN Security Council effective, says India; Pakistan, China oppose expansion

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Underrepresentation of key regions in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is responsible for its failures, and giving Africa permanent membership will be essential to make... Read More


Bangladesh at crossroads: Expectations high from interim government on restoration of democracy

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The formation of an interim government under the leadership of Dr Muhammad Yunus marks a pivotal moment in Bangladesh's history. At this critical juncture, the expectations from ... Read More


India needs to change the way we think

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- It is, in the least, refreshing to see that matters important to the wellbeing of the nation are seemingly being discussed in parliament, hopefully, with sincerity and some degre... Read More


What could be behind Sheikh Hasina's ouster? Challenging times for India ahead

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The main reason for Sheikh Hasina resigning and leaving Bangladesh is cited authoritarian rule and muzzling free speech - something happening in many countries globally, includin... Read More


Congressional hearings on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh sought

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- An Indian American member of the House of Representatives has called for Congressional hearings on the targeted violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. "When the Congress returns... Read More


Afghanistan must be prevented from again becoming terrorism hotbed: Top UN counter-terrorism official

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- "We must unite to prevent Afghanistan from once again becoming a hotbed of terrorism", Vladimir Voronkov, UN under-secretary-general for counter-terrorism has said while warning a... Read More