India’s failure against PLA in Ladakh in 2020 was due to political indecision, says Ex-Army Chief Gen. Naravane
By P.K. Balachandran/Counterpoint Colombo, February 5 -In his yet unpublished book entitled Four Stars of Destiny, India’s former army chief, Gen. M.M.Naravane blames the highest echelons of the country’s political leadership for the setbacks suffered by the Indian army in the Ladakh sector of...
Role of Jaffna Youth Congress in the struggle against British rule
By D.B.S.Jeyaraj Colombo, February 5 - The resplendent Island of Sri Lanka celebrates her seventy- eighth anniversary of Independence from Britain today – February 4th 2026. However some Sri Lankan Tamil nationalist parties and civil society organizations have declared Feb 4th as a “Black Day”...
Adanis face resistance in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Bid to foist unequal deals checked
From feeding stomachs to defending dignity – How a single pad unlocks India’s second education revolution
Beyond the hot meals of 2001, a new revolution is sweeping India's classrooms. A report on the 2026 Supreme Court mandate that turns a sanitary pad into a fundamental right.
Bangladesh appoints UK law firm to arbitrate coal pricing, power tariffs with Adani Group
Dhaka, January 30 (Economic Times) – Bangladesh takes a decisive step by enlisting a British law firm’s expertise to navigate its disputes with Adani Power. The Power Development Board has raised red flags over coal pricing and electricity tariffs, leading to Adani Power’s arbitration claim...
India will have to show strong signs of improving relations with Pakistan and Bangladesh to be considered as a credible Olympic host- IOC
By Matt Hughes/The Guardian London, January 30 -Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the men’s T20 World Cup could have implications for India’s 2036 Olympic bid amid concern at the International Olympic Committee over the potential politicisation of sport. Bangladesh pulled out of next month’s tournament last weekend...
India-EU FTA- how it matters for growth and jobs
By Piero Cingari/Euro News Brussels- January 27 – The pact slashes tariffs, opens up services and agriculture, and marks the largest trade agreement either side has ever signed. The European Union and India have sealed a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), bringing two of the...
Bangladesh panel says Adani power deal overpriced, flags procedural flaws
By Ruma Paul and Sudarshan Varadhan/Reuters Dhaka/Singapore, January 26 – An Adani Power (ADAN.NS), opens new tab coal-fired plant that exports electricity passes on Indian corporate taxes to Bangladesh and charges more than market rates, according to a recent report from a government-appointed committee in...
Putting money first, cricket last
By Kamran Abbasi/Dawn Karachi, January 27 – Bangladesh’s removal from the ICC World T20 in India is the crisis that nobody wants to talk about. Yes, you might find endless analysis on South Asian talk shows, but look internationally and it is a governance disaster...
High Commissioner of India H.E. Santosh Jha’s Speech at the evening reception in connection with the Indian Republic Day, January 27, 2026
Venerable Members of the Clergy, Our Chief Guest, Honourable Minister of Health and Mass Media,Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Respected Former Presidents of Sri Lanka, Honourable Ministers of the Government of Sri Lanka, Honourable Governors, Honourable Members of Parliament and Judiciary, Fellow Members of the Diplomatic corps, Officials...
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