Indian Sikhs given visas for festival in Pakistan
Indian Sikh pilgrims have been issued visas for neighbouring Pakistan, the first major allowance after travel between the arch-rival nations was frozen during conflict in May.
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Nine people killed in India temple stampede
At least nine people were crushed to death after a massive crowd surge at a Hindu temple in southern India鈥檚 Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, the state鈥檚 governor said...
Peak excitement as India's women eye maiden World Cup title
It is a regular net session at a cricket academy in New Delhi, but the joy among the colourful jersey-clad young girls is unmistakable.
Cricket falls silent across Australia after teenager killed by ball
A minute's silence was held ahead of Australia against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday as the sport mourned the teenage Australian player who died after being hit by a ball.
Hazlewood stars as Australia ease past India to win 2nd T20
Mitchell Marsh slammed a brisk 46 after Josh Hazlewood took 3-13 as Australia cruised past India by four wickets to win the second Twenty20 international on Friday.
India's Rodrigues beat anxiety and tears to become World Cup star
India's newest cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues overcame anxiety and tears to lead her country into the women's World Cup final with a sublime century against Australia.
India space agency to launch its heaviest satellite
India鈥檚 space agency will launch its heaviest ever communication satellite on its largest launch vehicle on Sunday, its latest step in an ambitious space and technology drive.
The Gen-Z awakening
ACROSS continents and cultures, a generational tremor is shaking the foundations of old politics. From the streets of Bangladesh and Nepal in South Asia to the island nation of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean and across the Pacific to Peru in South America young people, mostly in their late teens and twenties, are rising to challenge authority, corruption and...
Indian man obtains Bangladeshi citizenship using false identity
An Indian citizen from Murshidabad district of West Bengal has allegedly obtained Bangladeshi citizenship using false information.
Sanctioned Russian firm to make passenger aircraft for India
India鈥檚 state-owned aeronautics firm said Tuesday it had signed a deal with a Russian aircraft manufacturer under US and European sanctions, a move likely to irk New Delhi鈥檚 Western allies...
Billion hopes as India face formidable Australia in semi
Defending champions Australia surged unbeaten into the Women鈥檚 World Cup semi-finals and are clear favourites to defeat hosts India in front of an expected sell-out crowd.
India yet to respond on request for Hasina鈥檚 extradition: Touhid Hossain
Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday Bangladesh sought extradition of Bangladesh鈥檚 former prime minister Sheikh Hasina following legal aspects and subsequent court鈥檚 order but did not get any reply from the Indian side...
Tyranny of high-stake exams in South Asia
A FEW experiences shape South Asian childhood as profoundly as the examinations season. Whether it is the SSC and HSC exams in Bangladesh, the CBSE board exams in India, or the O Levels and A Levels that dominate elite schooling across the region, education has long been synonymous with the test. These exams are supposed to measure knowledge but in practice...
Deep depression over Southeast Bay intensifies into cyclonic storm Montha
The deep depression over Southeast Bay and adjoining area intensified into a cyclonic storm Montha over southwest Bay and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal at about 3:00am on Monday...
Rain spoils Bangladesh鈥檚 World Cup tie against India
Rain once again played spoilsport in the Women's Cricket World Cup as the final league match between India and Bangladesh was abandoned at Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
Bangladeshi youth shot dead by Indians in Sylhet border
Indian nationals shot dead a Bangladeshi youth in Kanaighat border area in Sylhet on Sunday afternoon...
India, China resume direct flights
India and China resumed direct flights on Sunday after a five-year suspension, a move important both for trade and a symbolic step as Asia鈥檚 giants cautiously rebuild relations...
India can switch from Russian crude, but at a cost: analysts
Indian oil refiners can shift away from Russian crude after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow鈥檚 two largest oil companies鈥攂ut the move will come at a cost, analysts said Friday...
Joty & Co look to finish on a high
Bangladesh look to finish on a positive note as they take on India in their seventh and final game of the ICC Women鈥檚 World Cup at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai today...
Rohit, Kohli turn back clock as India crush Australia
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned back the clock with a 168-run stand in what could be their Australian swansongs as India thrashed the hosts by nine wickets in the third one-day international on Saturday...
Nine Indian fishermen held for illegal fishing
The Bangladesh Navy has detained nine Indian fishermen along with a trawler for illegally entering Bangladeshi waters and fishing.
India trials Delhi cloud seeding to combat deadly smog
India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane聽to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air.
BSF detains Bangladeshi youth from Naogaon border
Indian Border Security Force picked up a Bangladeshi youth from the Nitpur border area under Porsha upazila in Naogaon early Wednesday.
Indian fishermen enter our waters, says adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter on Wednesday said that authorities received reports of Indian fishermen entering Bangladeshi waters in the Bay of Bengal during the temporary fishing ban imposed to protect hilsa breeding...
India, US seek to repair ties
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday he had held a conversation with Donald Trump, with the US president saying the pair had discussed trade as the countries negotiate a deal that could mend strained ties...
Modi, Trump discuss trade as India, US work to repair ties
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi revealed on Wednesday he had held a conversation with Donald Trump, with the US president saying the pair had discussed trade as the countries negotiate a deal that could mend strained ties.
4,000kg smuggled tea leaves seized in Sylhet, one held
The Police seized a covered van of a private-run courier service loaded with 4,000 kilogram of tea leave smuggled in the country from India on early Tuesday at Kanaighat upazila in Sylhet and arrested the covered van driver...
India prosecuting Muslims for saying 鈥業 Love Muhammad鈥� sparks outrage
The Modi-led BJP regime in India has launched a sweeping crackdown on Muslims across several states for displaying or posting the slogan 鈥業 Love Muhammad鈥� in honour of Prophet Muhammad, with more than 2,500 people charged and dozens arrested, reported Al Jazeera...
Touhid rejects speculations over cancellation of deals with India
Bangladesh interim government foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said that the interim government had so far cancelled one agreement with India while some others, including the Adani power deal, were under review for possible revision or cancellation...
14 Indian fishermen held for illegal fishing
Members of Bangladesh Navy have detained 14 Indian fishermen along with a trawler for illegally entering Bangladesh waters and fishing in the Bay of Bengal.
