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International Bar Association urges Bangladesh to adhere to international fair trial standards and due process
London, December 9 – The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) expresses concern over fair trial and due process rights in Bangladesh, and urges the interim government to ensure accountability for past violations through independent and impartial investigations and credible proceedings. These concerns come...
Crash of IndiGo services calls for sweeping reforms in India’s aviation sector
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily News Colombo, December 9 – On June 12 this year, an Air India Boeing Dreamliner crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmadabad airport killing 260 passengers. Last week, 1600 of the 2000 flights of IndiGo Airlines, India’s biggest passenger carrier, were cancelled leaving tens...
Prompt humanitarian assistance defines India’s foreign policy
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily Mirror Colombo, December 9 – A quick and significant response to humanitarian crises across its borders is today a major ingredient in India’s foreign policy. India is justly proud of its reputation for being the “first responder” during emergencies and natural disasters especially...
Cyclone Ditwah has pushed back Sri Lanka’ economic recovery
By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham Colombo, December 8 – The worst natural disaster Sri Lanka faced in recent history was the December 2004 Tsunami. The next major disaster that struck the country was the Ditwah cyclone and the severe floods and landslides that it triggered. It may...
To face threats from Europe, strong ties with India will help Putin
The defence and economic cooperation set to emerge from Russian President Putin’s current visit to India is expected to strengthen Russia-India relations and thereby strengthen Putin’s resolve to meet the mounting threat from UK, Germany and France.
Retd.judges and senior lawyers write to India’s Chief Justice about his unkind remarks on Rohingya refugees
Open letter asks CJI Surya Kant to reaffirm constitutional morality and protect Rohingya refugee rights
Joint Statement following the 23rd India–Russia annual summit in New Delhi on December 5, 2025
New Delhi, December 5 (Eurasia Review)- The leaders of India and Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin on Friday reaffirmed their support for further strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between their two countries. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the...
Field Marshal Munir’s appointed as the first Chief of Pakistan’s Defence Forces
New role consolidates operational, administrative, strategic authority in single office. CDF-cum-COAS’ five-year term to run until 2030, with possibility of extension up to 2025 Islamabad, December 5 (Dawn) — Field Marshal Asim Munir was named Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) on December 4,...
Operation Sagar Bandhu continues in Sri Lanka with medical and relief work
Colombo, December 6 – Sagar Bandhu, India’s multidimensional humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka continues across land and air, focusing on both emergency response and sustained medical care. Since the launch of Operation Sagar Bandhu on Nov 28, India has provided more than 58 tonnes relief...
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