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India- China relations – boundary issue shouldn’t define ties, says Chinese FM Wang Yi
Wang reiterated China's stand that the differences over the boundary or on other issues should not affect the overall bilateral ties
Maharashtra legislator’s plea to Indian President – allow women to murder rapists
Mumbai, March 8 (The Hindu) -Against the backdrop of International Women’s Day, Rohini Khadse, leader of the Women’s wing of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar), urged Indian President Droupadi Murmu to allow women to commit one murder without any punishment in view of the...
Balancing economic recovery, IMF reforms, and social equity in Sri Lanka
Colombo, March 8 – Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, driven by IMF-backed reforms, fiscal discipline, and targeted social benefits. However, challenges such as debt restructuring, social spending gaps, and public dissatisfaction with the rising cost of essential goods remain significant. Striking a balance...
Time for action: Ending violence against women on International Women’s Day
t was Vladimir Lenin who declared March 8 as International Women’s Day in 1922 to recognize women’s role in 1917 Russian Revolution and declared it as holiday.
Mounting rape and sexual harassment in Bangladesh
In the first two months of 2025, nearly 400 women and children have raped or sexually harassed in Bangladesh
Malaysian video mocking Hinduism reflects religious polarization
By Iman Muttaqin Yusof/ Benar News Kuala Lumpur, March 7 -A seven-second video clip on social media targeting a Hindu festival is the latest incident that reflects growing polarization in multi-faith, multi-ethnic Malaysia, analysts say. The clip, posted Tuesday on a radio station’s social media...
Ukraine’s ongoing battle with corruption: progress amidst scandals and reform
By Mike Eckel and Heorhiy Shabayev/(RFE/RL) Moscow, March 7-Ukraine’s reputation for corruption has been a significant issue for many years, but there have been notable improvements over time, particularly since the Maidan protests of 2013-2014. These protests were largely driven by public outrage over government...
Bangladesh’s July-August Massacres: Urgent ICC Referral Suggested for Justice
Dhaka, March 7, 2025 (BBS-Prothom Alo) – Toby Cadman, the Special Advisor to the Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), has urged the Interim Government of Bangladesh to refer the July-August 2024 massacre cases to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague....
Indian Credit Lines to Bangladesh Downsized Amidst Project Delays and Complexities
Revision due to slow project implementation
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