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Key Takeaways on Ukraine, Iran, Migration and India

Key Takeaways on Ukraine, Iran, Migration and India

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From June 15 to 17, world leaders came together in France for the G7 (Group of Seven) meeting amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic instability. The meeting focused on the Russia-Ukraine war, the tensions in West Asia, artificial intelligence (AI) and global trade disruptions.  The G7, an informal forum of leading industrialised nations, comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s presence at the 52nd edition of the summit drew global attention, amid renewed efforts to bring a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year.  India also participated in the event, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz, after attacks on commercial ships by the US Navy killed three Indians. Following three days of discussions, the G7 leaders released statements on major topics such as human trafficking, geopolitical issues and rebuilding international partnerships.  Here’s a look at what G7 brings for the world, what it means for India, and the developments to watch going …

Dinesh Trivedi reaches Bangladesh ahead of taking charge as High Commissioner

Dinesh Trivedi reaches Bangladesh ahead of taking charge as High Commissioner

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Dinesh Trivedi. | Photo Credit: PTI Democracies are bound to have issues and disputes, and such differences should be resolved through interactions and dialogue, India’s High Commissioner-designate to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, said on Friday (June 12, 2026). Speaking to reporters while crossing from West Bengal’s Petrapole to Bangladesh’s Benapole, Mr. Trivedi called for cooperation in sectors such as health, technology and education, and advocated turning the two countries into a powerful economic bloc. “We will proceed together by combining the hundred forty crore people of India and the twenty crore people of Bangladesh. Bangladesh and India are both strong democracies and in democracies there are bound to be issues but there has to be interactions to deal with them which is necessary. I will carry out my responsibilities in that context,” Mr. Trivedi said while speaking to the media in Benapole. “We cannot become powerful in isolation from each other. Technology, education, health and sports are areas where we can work together and beat the world,” Mr. Trivedi said, urging the media in Bangladesh to …

India to consider Bangladesh’s request for additional diesel supplies| India News

India to consider Bangladesh’s request for additional diesel supplies| India News

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India has maintained regular supplies of diesel to Bangladesh under an existing contract and Dhaka’s request for additional supplies will be considered while keeping in mind availability and market conditions, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The request from Dhaka has come at a time when both countries are engaged in efforts to repair their relations. (Image sourced from bdnews24 website) The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) made a request for 5,000 tonnes of diesel to be supplied from Numaligarh refinery in Assam over the weekend to tide over an energy crisis brought on by the Iran-US conflict, which has disrupted energy supply chains. The people said that the cross-border Friendship Pipeline, operationalised in 2017, has been supplying diesel to Bangladesh on a commercial basis from Numaligarh Refinery Limited. “This diesel supply is part of regular ongoing energy trade between the two countries,” one of the people said. “Fuel availability in India is being closely monitored.” Also Read: Top Bangladesh security official visits India for meetings Bangladesh’s request for additional diesel supplies will be …

India Likely To Restore Visa Services In Bangladesh As Tarique Rahman Takes Charge | India News

India Likely To Restore Visa Services In Bangladesh As Tarique Rahman Takes Charge | India News

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Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 07:18 IST Indian visa centres in Bangladesh had halted operations as bilateral ties worsened following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Henley Passport Index India Ranking: India Climbs 10 Spots But Loses Visa-Free Access To Two Countries Following the political transition in Bangladesh with Tarique Rahman’s government now in office, India has indicated it will likely restore full visa services in Bangladesh that had been suspended amid deteriorating bilateral ties. Aniruddha Das, India’s senior consular official in Sylhet, told bdnews24 that steps are being taken to completely reinstate all visa services. “Medical and double-entry visas are being issued now, and steps are under way to resume other categories, including travel visas,” Das said at the Sylhet District Press Club. According to bdnews24, the Indian assistant high commissioner in Sylhet also assured of maximum cooperation to strengthen bilateral ties through the facilitation of visas. He said India-Bangladesh relations stand on the “foundation of mutual respect and honour.” “The people of both countries will be the principal stakeholders of a stable, …

India To Restore All Visa Services In Bangladesh? Envoy’s Big Remark After PM Rahman Takes Charge | India News

India To Restore All Visa Services In Bangladesh? Envoy’s Big Remark After PM Rahman Takes Charge | India News

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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 19:51 IST Ties between the two neighbours soured after the July-August 2024 agitation, which resulted in toppling the Awami League government and forcing out then PM Sheikh Hasina. Visa services were suspended nationwide on August 8, 2024, amid widespread unrest in Bangladesh following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government. Representational image India-Bangladesh Ties: In a sign that strained relations between New Delhi and Dhaka may be easing, India has indicated that it will soon restore full visa services in Bangladesh. India’s senior consular official in Sylhet, Aniruddha Das, said that steps were being taken to fully restore all visa services, as reported by Bangladeshi media outlets. Speaking at the Sylhet District Press Club on Thursday, Das confirmed that services were already expanding beyond the limited categories that had remained operational. “Medical and double-entry visas are being issued now, and steps are underway to resume other categories, including travel visas,” the official said as quoted by BDNews24. He underlined the broader intent behind the move, stressing that bilateral ties …

Om Birla to Attend Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-in in Dhaka | India News

Om Birla to Attend Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-in in Dhaka | India News

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Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 16:21 IST The MEA said that Birla’s participation “underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh”. File photo of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (Image: PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh PM-elect and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. The MEA said that Birla’s participation “underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh”, reaffirming New Delhi’s commitment to the democratic values that bind the two nations. “As neighbours united by a shared history, culture, and mutual respect, India welcomes Bangladesh’s transition to an elected government under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, whose vision and values have received an overwhelming mandate of the people,” it added. The BNP is set to form the government after it registered a sweeping victory in the recently held parliamentary elections. Rahman, 60, is set to become the country’s first …

Can Tarique Rahman Mend India-Bangladesh Ties? Will Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition Be A Sticking Point? | India News

Can Tarique Rahman Mend India-Bangladesh Ties? Will Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition Be A Sticking Point? | India News

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Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 15:23 IST Tarique Rahman’s win could prompt reset of India-Bangladesh ties, but BNP’s demand of Hasina’s extradition may be hurdle. Extradition complications to other factors, explained (From left) Tarique Rahman, PM Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina. (PTI/AP File) Among the tasks ahead for Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief who secured a sweeping victory in the election, will be resetting of the country’s ties with India. Bangladesh has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other regional leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the country’s next prime minister, Tarique Rahman, on February 17, according to a BNP statement on Saturday. How India responded to Tarique Rahman’s win Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Tarique Rahman and congratulated him on his party’s sweeping victory in the country’s parliamentary elections. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, “Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour …

India Watches Closely As Yunus Set To Hand Over Power Amid Buzz Of Ceremonial Post | India News

India Watches Closely As Yunus Set To Hand Over Power Amid Buzz Of Ceremonial Post | India News

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Last Updated:February 14, 2026, 17:56 IST New Delhi is prepared to engage constructively with the “government of the day” under the BNP, top intelligence sources told CNN-News18. Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus (IMAGE: AFP) Bangladesh Polls: Muhammad Yunus is set to hand over power following the February 12 parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, which saw the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerge victorious. Meanwhile, New Delhi is closely watching developments as Bangladesh transitions into what is being described as a “post-Yunus phase.” New Delhi is prepared to engage constructively with the “government of the day” under the BNP, top intelligence sources told CNN-News18. As per intelligence sources, there is speculation that the Nobel laureate could be offered a ceremonial presidency or an advisory role, with some advocating that his international stature be utilised in a non-executive capacity. As per sources, security concerns peaked during Yunus’s tenure, citing what they described as deliberate anti-India posturing and growing Islamist space in Bangladesh. In January 2026, promotion list of 118 joint secretaries deliberately excluded Hindu officers, a move Indian agencies …

Centre To Brief Tharoor-Led Panel On India-US Trade Deal, Opposition Seeks Response On Russia Ties | India News

Centre To Brief Tharoor-Led Panel On India-US Trade Deal, Opposition Seeks Response On Russia Ties | India News

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Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 23:31 IST Ahead of the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a detailed briefing with NDA MPs on the committee, indicating the government’s efforts to coordinate its stance The panel, which is chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, is scheduled to meet for the high-level briefing by the ministries of external affairs and commerce at 4.30 pm on February 10, 2026. (Image: PTI/File) The foreign and commerce secretaries are both set to brief the Shashi Tharoor-led parliamentary committee on external affairs on India-US trade agreement, amid the opposition’s demands of more transparency on the framework. The committee, which is chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, is scheduled to meet at 4.30 pm on Tuesday (February 10) for the high-level briefing by the ministries of external affairs and commerce. The meeting is expected to be intense as opposition members seek urgent answers on the potential impact of US-led sanctions on India-Russia relations, specifically concerning the purchase of discounted crude oil. This comes as concerns grow over claims made by President Donald …

India-Bangladesh Relations Separate From Ties With Other Countries: MEA | India News

India-Bangladesh Relations Separate From Ties With Other Countries: MEA | India News

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Last Updated:February 06, 2026, 23:54 IST The Ministry of External Affairs was questioned about whether India-Bangladesh relations are currently at a sensitive stage and if Pakistan is attempting to exploit the situation. The MoS further said India’s relationship with Bangladesh is “independent of its relationship with third countries”. (ANI) India’s relationship with Bangladesh stands on its own and is not linked to its ties with other countries. India keeps a close watch on developments that affect its national interests and takes all necessary steps to protect them, the government told Parliament on Friday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, said India supports a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh, and this has been communicated to the interim government in all relevant meetings. The government also said it constantly monitors events in neighboring countries, especially those that impact India’s security and interests. Singh emphasized that India’s relations with its neighbors are a top priority and are shaped by mutual interests and current circumstances. The …