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Russia names Chandrachud arbitrator in bank dispute
India TodayArchived
Russia appointed former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud as its arbitrator in an investment treaty case brought by Ukrainian state-owned Oschadbank. The claim under the 1998 Ukraine-Russia treaty concerns assets Oschadbank says it lost in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zapo
Why MEA ties border calm to wider China relations
Telegraph IndiaArchived
India's briefing framed LAC management as inseparable from the broader bilateral relationship, not a standalone military file. By citing the WMCC and local commander channels, New Delhi signalled a preference for existing diplomatic-military mechanisms after reported friction in
Bangladesh urges India to speed Hasina extradition
The HinduArchived
Bangladesh asked India to expedite extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina during a Dhaka meeting between Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on August 10. Officials also reiterated a request on suspects linked to the killing of yo
MEA says Arunachal naming reflects India's reality
Hindustan TimesArchived
On August 11, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Arunachal Pradesh is an inalienable part of India after China objected to India formally identifying 27 places on Survey of India maps. The Home Ministry listed the names on August 7, covering settlements, mountain passes, a lak
Aug 12 total eclipse path crosses Greenland Spain
Space.comArchived
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain and the Balearic Islands, Europe's first totality since 1999. Partial phases will reach much of Europe plus parts of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. Reporters are staging frDhaka asks India to speed Hasina extradition
The HinduArchived
Bangladesh urged India to expedite extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on August 10. The talks followed tension over Hasina's August 5 press conference in India criticising Rah
Amnesty maps Indian parts in Israel arms chain
The GuardianArchived
A Guardian newsletter cites an Amnesty International investigation finding India now supplies components into Israel's weapons chain, not only buying Israeli arms. Trade data cited cover hundreds of thousands of parts shipped from Indian factories between October 2023 and Novembe
Bangladesh PM seeks conducive environment with India
Times of IndiaArchived
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told India's new high commissioner Dinesh Trivedi that a conducive environment is needed to advance bilateral ties. Dhaka again urged faster extradition of former premier Sheikh Hasina, who lives in India after her 2024 ouster and was sentWhat would a conducive India Bangladesh climate require?
Times of IndiaArchived
August 10 talks linked routine high commissioner diplomacy to an extradition push and Sheikh Hasina's contested return timeline after her August 5 Delhi virtual address. Dhaka protested the remarks while India promised careful legal examination of the request. How can both capita
Kwatra calls FCRA regulation a sovereign step
The HinduArchived
India's ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra said on August 9 that regulating foreign funds is a sovereign step and FCRA amendments seek transparency. He cited US FARA 1938, FATCA 2010, Australia 2018 and Canada 2024 after a US lawmaker warned the bill could control
PoK unrest persists amid polls and blackouts
NDTVArchived
Protests led by the Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee over prices and representation were banned under anti terror laws on June 5 in Pakistan administered Kashmir. Clashes have killed dozens, triggered internet blackouts, and delayed three phase assembly polls with postpon
India condemns defacement of Ljubljana embassy
Deccan HeraldArchived
On August 10, the Ministry of External Affairs condemned defacement of the Indian Embassy in Ljubljana by what it called anti-India elements. India cited the Vienna Convention's inviolability of diplomatic premises and raised the matter with Slovenian authorities in both Delhi an
Envoy frames FCRA Bill 2026 as transparency push
NDTVArchived
India's US Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra issued a Myth versus Reality note on the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, describing it as a transparency and governance measure. He cited foreign contributions rising from about 1.2 billion dollars to 2.67 billion dollars, with 14,450 FCRA-regis
LeT commander found dead at Islamabad mosque
WIONArchived
Senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the entrance of Quba Mosque in Islamabad. Reports said he had eaten at an unfamiliar restaurant before collapsing at the mosque gate. He headed a department assisting families
Trade defence and tech topped Vance Modi agenda
News On AIRArchived
The August 8 call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance focused on momentum in the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Listed cooperation areas included trade, defence, critical and emerging technologies, energy security and critical minerals
Do thaw optics match China's India policy shift?
The Morning ContextArchived
Commentators say Beijing's India view has hardened even as visible thaw steps such as flights and Nathu La trade return. The August analysis urges New Delhi to treat rhetoric and policy as separate tracks, especially with a possible Xi BRICS visit in September. Which concrete ind
India asks China to resume river water data
Times of IndiaArchived
At the 36th WMCC meeting in New Delhi on August 6, India sought an early Expert Level Mechanism meeting on trans-border rivers. New Delhi asked China for technical details on upstream projects and for resumed hydrological data sharing. Parliament was told China has not shared Bra
India and China review LAC situation in WMCC talks
The HinduArchived
India and China reviewed the Line of Actual Control situation during the 36th Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination meeting in New Delhi, the MEA said on August 7. Both sides discussed boundary delimitation, border management and trans-border cooperation. They agree
Netanyahu calls Modi on West Asia and bilateral ties
Deccan HeraldArchived
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 6 to review the India-Israel special strategic partnership and discuss recent West Asia developments. A PMO statement said both leaders reaffirmed commitment to deepen cooperation across s
India says it does not endorse Hasina's Delhi remarks
The HinduArchived
The Ministry of External Affairs on August 7 said the government had no role in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's media interaction and does not endorse remarks made there, especially about Bangladesh's government. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called it a private m
US urges Pakistan restraint amid PoK election crackdown
Times of IndiaArchived
The United States on August 7 urged Pakistani authorities to exercise restraint and act according to law amid a crackdown linked to protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. A State Department spokesperson also called for conditions allowing free, fair and peaceful elections with ac
India reiterates no role in Hasina Delhi press event
The HinduArchived
After Bangladesh said it was outraged by Sheikh Hasina's August 6 press interaction in New Delhi, Indian officials reiterated that the government was not involved. MEA had earlier called the Foreign Correspondents Club event an initiative by a private media entity and said IndiaIndia reiterates no role in Hasina press event
The HinduArchived
After Bangladesh expressed outrage, Indian officials reiterated that New Delhi had no involvement in Sheikh Hasina's media interaction at the Foreign Correspondents Club in Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs had earlier called the event a private media initiative and said it
US lawmaker criticises India's FCRA amendment bill
The HinduArchived
US Congressman Riley Moore criticised the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, calling it a clear attack against Christians. He warned the changes could hurt bilateral ties with India. The bill provides for a Designated Authority to manage assets if registration is cancelled. As of July 15,India denies role in Hasina Delhi press event
The HinduArchived
After Bangladeshi outrage over Sheikh Hasina's August 5 virtual press interaction at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Delhi, Indian officials reiterated that India was not involved. They described the event as organised by a private media entity. Hasina has lived in India sinc
Netanyahu calls Modi on West Asia developments
The HinduArchived
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 6 to discuss developments in West Asia. The leaders reviewed the Special Strategic Partnership between India and Israel and agreed to remain in close contact. The regional conflict has con
Bangladesh outraged over Hasina media event in India
The HinduArchived
Bangladesh's foreign ministry said it was outraged that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina held a live media interaction from India on August 5. Dhaka said it had warned India about bilateral impact and renewed extradition requests under the 2013 treaty. Hasina joined the Foreig
Petrol bomb hits Shakib Al Hasan home in Magura
NDTVArchived
A petrol bomb was thrown at former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's ancestral home in Magura around 8:45 pm on August 5, hours after he joined Sheikh Hasina's Delhi media interaction virtually. Windows were vandalised; the house was largely unoccupied and no injuries were rep
Bangladesh condemns Hasina media interaction in Delhi
BloombergArchived
Bangladesh's foreign ministry said it was outraged that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was allowed a live media interaction from New Delhi on August 5. Dhaka said it had warned India beforehand about bilateral impact and renewed extradition requests. India said the event wasPetrol bomb hits Shakib Al Hasan house in Magura
NDTVArchived
A petrol bomb was thrown at former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's ancestral home in Magura around 8:45 pm on August 5, hours after he joined Sheikh Hasina's Delhi media interaction virtually. Windows were vandalised; the house was largely unoccupied and no injuries were rep
Shakib Al Hasan house attacked in Magura
Times of IndiaArchived
Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan's residence in Magura was attacked around 9 pm with brick chips, vandalised windows and an attempted arson, reports said. No injuries were reported. The attack came after he attended Sheikh Hasina's media interaction at the Foreign Correspondents' Club S
Indian vessel sinks after Red Sea attack off Yemen
The HinduArchived
On August 4, the Indian-flagged vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was attacked off Yemen and later sank in the Red Sea. All 13 Indians among the 14 seafarers on board were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and taken to Mokha. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the rescue,US lawmaker warns FCRA changes may strain ties
The HinduArchived
US Congressman Riley Moore warned that proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendments could affect India-US relations going forward. He called the changes a clear attack against Christians in an August 4 social media post. Moore said the bill would allow government takeo
Seafarers union urges Navy cover after vessel attack
Times of IndiaArchived
The Forward Seamen's Union of India urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deploy Navy assets to protect Indian-flagged vessels and seafarers in the Red Sea, Black Sea and Strait of Hormuz after an Indian vessel was attacked. The union said the ship was hit while transiting Bab-el
Ex-CDS says India delayed Pakistan ceasefire call
News18Archived
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said India deliberately waited after Pakistan sought a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. Speaking at ThePrint's Off The Cuff event, he said Islamabad called on the DGMO hotline in the morning while India had not
Thirteen Indians rescued after Red Sea vessel attack
The HinduArchived
Indian-flagged MSV Faize Noore Oliya was attacked and sank in the Red Sea off Yemen on August 4, and all 13 Indian nationals on board were rescued. The MEA condemned the assault and said the Embassy in Riyadh is coordinating with Yemeni authorities. New Delhi also called for an e
Clear distancing can steady India-Bangladesh channels
Times of IndiaArchived
Publicly separating a private Hasina address from state policy may reduce mistrust as Dhaka protests the optics of her exile media return. Confirming outreach to PM Tarique Rahman for BRICS as BIMSTEC chair signals continuity with the sitting government. Transparent venue and end
US lawmaker warns FCRA bill may hit bilateral ties
News18Archived
US Congressman Riley Moore warned that proposed FCRA amendments could affect India-US ties, saying they may allow government takeover of churches or religious charities after FCRA cancellation, surrender, or non-renewal. The bill creates a Designated Authority, preserves worship
India labels PoK local body polls a farce
NDTVArchived
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called local body elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir a complete farce, saying hollow exercises cannot hide ground realities. He said at least 90 civilians have been killed since June in a crackdown as the JAAC led protests over living costs. I
MEA says no role in Hasina Delhi press event
The HinduArchived
The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian government has no involvement in the press interaction planned by Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Foreign Correspondents Club. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a private media entity is organising the even
Indian ship sinks after projectile strike near Yemen
Indian ExpressArchived
Indian-flagged vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya sank after being hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters in the Red Sea, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. All 14 seafarers, including 13 Indians, were reported safe after rescue by Yemeni authorities. India condemned the attack
Rights groups flag Pakistan crackdown on PoK protesters
Times of IndiaArchived
Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists have raised alarm over a crackdown on protesters and media in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The groups cited reports of state-backed violence in Rawalakot, internet and mobile shutdowns, and the disappearance of journali
LeT operative admits 30 members killed in Pakistan
FirstpostArchived
A wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba operative said in a video that more than 30 group members have been killed by unidentified gunmen across Pakistan over the past three to four years. He accused Indian intelligence agencies of orchestrating the killings, a claim India has rejected. The adm
Over 100 killed in Pakistan occupied Kashmir protest crackdown
NDTVArchived
More than 100 people have been killed over two months in Pakistan occupied Kashmir during clashes between security forces and protesters led by the Joint Awami Action Committee, with at least 50 deaths in a single week, according to local reports. A doctor in Rawalakot said most
Lashkar operative claims over 30 militants killed in Pakistan
FirstpostArchived
A senior Lashkar-e-Taiba linked operative, Rizwan Hanif, claimed in a video that more than 30 militants from his group and allied organisations have been killed across Pakistani cities and Pakistan occupied Kashmir over the past three to four years by unidentified attackers. He a
Trump warns Iran talks are last chance amid Hormuz standoff
Al JazeeraArchived
US President Donald Trump said ongoing talks represent Iran's last chance for a deal, even as Tehran denied any negotiations were under way. Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian said the country seeks to defend its borders but not expand the war. The US has maintained a naval block
Ukrainian drone strike kills seven at Russian beach resort
BBCArchived
A drone struck a crowded beach near the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka in Russia's Krasnodar region, killing seven people, including three children, and injuring 40 others, local authorities said. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said 17 people were hospitalised. Ukraine has not comment
Trump gives Iran two options: deal or surrender
NDTVArchived
Donald Trump told Iran's leadership it faces two options, a deal or total surrender, in a lengthy post on Truth Social. He accused Tehran of privately seeking talks while publicly denying them and said the United States fully controls the Strait of Hormuz, adding that nothing pas
Trump says Iran talks are underway, sets Hormuz deadline
Al JazeeraArchived
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were ongoing and set a deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping by Tuesday. Iran's foreign ministry said it was not currently negotiating with Washington, adding that its only discussions were with Oman over a temporar
PoK protests kill over one hundred in two months
NDTVArchived
Over one hundred people have been killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in two months of clashes between security forces and protesters led by the Joint Awami Action Committee. At least fifty deaths occurred in one week in the region of about 4.5 million people where elections are