Yunus-Modi Meeting Uncertain as India Finalizes BIMSTEC Schedule
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Indian PM Modi to attend BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok; no bilateral meeting with Bangladesh’s Yunus confirmed yet.
Modi Congratulates New Jacobite Catholicos as Christian Persecution Rises in India
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Indian Christian community faces rising violence while Modi congratulates new Jacobite Catholicos in Lebanon. Rights groups sound alarm.
From Sri Lanka to Myanmar: India’s Shadow Wars

India’s covert operations in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar fuel instability, raising questions about its regional dominance.
Youm-e-Badr: The Furqan of Our Times

The lessons of Youm-e-Badr as Youm-e-Furqan have never been more relevant today as 600M South Asian Muslims face instability and global sidelining.
Pakistan Rejects Modi’s Claims of ‘Hostility’ in Peace Efforts
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Pakistan rejects Modi’s claim of hostility, urges India to end anti-Pakistan narrative for peace and regional stability.
India and New Zealand Revive Free Trade Talks After a Decade
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India and New Zealand restart free trade talks after a decade, aiming to boost economic ties and deepen strategic cooperation.
Bangladesh’s Imports from SAARC Nations Exceed Exports by Over Five Times
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Bangladesh’s trade deficit with Saarc widens as imports far exceed exports; policymakers urged to boost regional trade balance.
India’s Hate Speech Crisis: IHL Report Exposes Alarming Trends

A report by India Hate Lab (IHL) reveals a sharp rise in hate speech in India, linking it to state-backed bigotry and elections.
The Geopolitics of Kashmir: India’s Defence Minister Asserts AJK’s Integration into India

India’s Defence Minister claims AJK’s residents favor joining India, escalating tensions with Pakistan over the Kashmir dispute.
India Cornered: China’s Relentless Expansion Exposes New Delhi’s Helplessness

China’s expansionist border militarization challenges India’s strategy as Beijing strengthens its influence along the LAC.