Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit India post Lok Sabha polls

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh is slated to visit New Delhi after the conclusion of the general elections in India later this year.

’’Most eligible recipient’’: Sri Lankan monk on presenting sacred Buddha relics to Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has accomplished more for Buddhism than anyone in history and thus makes him the most eligible person to recieve Lord Buddha’s sacred Kapilavastu relics according to Sri Lankan Buddhist monk Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero.

807 suspected scammers arrested in Myanmar-China joint operation

More than 800 people suspected of being cross-border scammers were arrested in a joint police operation by Myanmar and China, the junta and Beijing’s embassy in Yangon said Monday.

ICG’s Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar makes a port call in Vietnam

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar, with an integral helicopter, made a port call at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on April 2 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.

Lawmakers urge Biden to call out more Chinese biotech firms

A Republican and a Democratic member of Congress are calling on the Biden administration to add seven Chinese biotech firms to a list created by the Defense Department to highlight firms it says are allegedly working with Beijing’s military.

Finland shooting: Children wounded in Vantaa school shooting

Three children aged 13 have been wounded in a shooting at a school in the Finnish city of Vantaa, police say.

Bodies of 8 Chinese migrants found on Mexico beach after boat capsized

Eight Chinese migrants have been found dead on the coast of southern Mexico, authorities said, after their boat capsized along a popular but perilous route for illegally entering the United States.

S. Jaishankar bolsters strategic collaborations across Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines

During his official visit from March 23 to 27, 2024, Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar showcased India’s commitment to fostering regional stability and economic growth through strategic partnerships in fintech, maritime security, renewable energy and more.

Maldives: a country at the crossroads

The idyllic island nation of the Maldives, famed for its turquoise waters and luxurious resorts, is making waves on the international stage. Following the election of Mohamed Muizzu as President in November 2023, the Maldives has embarked on a significant shift in its foreign policy, marking a departure from traditional alliances and embracing a more diversified and strategic approach to international relations.

UPI goes to UAE: PhonePe users can pay via Neopay terminals

PhonePe users travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can make payments via the PhonePe app at Mashreq’s Neopay terminals across retail stores, dining outlets, as well as tourist and leisure attractions, the company said in a release today.

India’s sacred relics revered across Thailand

Sacred relics of Lord Buddha, along with those of his two disciples Sariputra and Maudgalyayana, were on display for 26 days at various locations across Thailand, attracting millions of visitors, and were returned to India on March 19.

New Zealand links Parliament hacking to China state-backed group

New Zealand said Tuesday a Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation targeted New Zealand’s parliament in 2021, an allegation that came a day after the United States and Britain took actions in response to their own attacks by China-backed hacking groups.

Baltimore bridge crash causes supply chain concerns

BBC: Concerns have been raised of a “ripple effect” on global supply chains after a container ship, that was heading towards Sri Lanka, crashed into a bridge in the US city of Baltimore.

US, Britain take action against China-linked firm, hackers for cyber attacks

The United States and Britain on Monday have sanctioned two individuals and one Wuhan-based company that allegedly targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the US as part of an expansive hacking effort.

India’s tax revenue grows beyond expectations, shows recent data

India’s direct taxes have experienced a significant and sustained increase in growth over the time. The Gross Direct tax collection for the year 2023-24 (as on March 17, 2024) registered an increase of 18.7% over the corresponding period last year (2022-23).

Indian Army, US Marines, US Army National guard train together for joint sub-conventional operations in HADR

As part of the Exercise Tiger Triumph, Indian Army, US Marines and US Army National Guard train together for joint sub-conventional operations in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief scenario.

Taiwan detects eight Chinese naval ships, six military aircraft around nation

The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that it detected eight Chinese naval vessels and six Chinese military aircraft operating around the nation from 6 am (local time) on Saturday to 6 am (local time) on Sunday.

Taiwan declares Chinese social media app TikTok a national security threat

Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs, Audrey Tang, has declared TikTok, the social media platform owned by a China-based company, as a significant national security threat, Central News agency Taiwan reported.

India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election

India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely - a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.

UK aid to China drops by 90% since 2019 but transparency is falling - watchdog

UK aid to China has fallen by 90% since 2019 – but transparency about how the money is spent is declining, a watchdog has warned.

Gunmen kill more than 60 in concert attack near Moscow, IS claims responsibility

Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers with automatic weapons on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants.

Princess of Wales says she is undergoing cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after cancer was found in tests.

US strongly opposes China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh

The United States recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and ’’strongly opposes’’ any unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims by China across the Line of actual Control, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said.

Mission Divyastra: India enters elite MIRV technology club

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced the success of Mission Divyastra. This test was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), marking India’s entry into the prestigious MIRV technology elite club. The indigenous Agni-5 missile is equipped with multiple warheads that showcase India’s technological stride in defense capabilities.

Uganda’s president appoints son as military chief

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as head of the military, the defence ministry said on Friday.

Taiwan protests after China boards a tourist boat near Kinmen Island

Taiwan on Tuesday protested China’s boarding of a tourist boat, as tensions rise around the Kinmen archipelago, which lies a short distance off China’s coast but is controlled by Taiwan.

India manufactures world’s cheapest drug to treat Sickle Cell Anaemia

Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, aligning with the Narendra Modi government’s vision of eliminating sickle cell anaemia, has slashed the price of its key drug by 99 per cent.

Chinese fraud gang: 3 Bangladeshi associates held in Dhaka

Detectives have arrested three Bangladeshi associates of a Chinese gang that has been embezzling a huge amount of money through various online scams targeting Bangladeshis.

Trump unable to get $464m bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say

Donald Trump’s lawyers have said finding a bond to cover the $464m (£365m) judgement in his New York fraud case is a ’’practical impossibility’’.

LAMITIYE-2024: Indian Army contingent departs to Seychelles for joint exercise

An Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles on Sunday to participate in the 10th edition of Joint Military Exercise ’LAMITIYE-2024’, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.