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India Updates Citizenship Rules, Passport Disclosure Now Mandatory

The Union Home Ministry has introduced a crucial amendment to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, impacting applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. As per a notification issued on May 18, 2026, individuals seeking Indian citizenship from these countries are now required to declare the status of their passports. The amendment introduces a provision specifying that applicants must not be in possession of a valid or expired passport issued by the governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan, or Ban

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19 May 2026 06:15 AM

India Updates Citizenship Rules, Passport Disclosure Now Mandatory

The Union Home Ministry has introduced a crucial amendment to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, impacting applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. As per a notification issued on May 18, 2026, individuals seeking Indian citizenship from these countries are now required to declare the status of their passports. The amendment introduces a provision specifying that applicants must not be in possession of a valid or expired passport issued by the governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan, or Ban

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How has the West Asia war disrupted South Asia? Supply chains strained across region

The war in West Asia and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have triggered widespread supply chain instability across South Asia, affecting energy security, economic stability, and regional cooperation. Countries across the subcontinent, heavily reliant on hydrocarbon imports from West Asia, are facing rising costs, reduced industrial competitiveness, and increased household expenditures as critical supply routes remain constrained. Fuel shortages and economic strain acros

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29 Apr 2026 12:51 PM

How has the West Asia war disrupted South Asia? Supply chains strained across region

The war in West Asia and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have triggered widespread supply chain instability across South Asia, affecting energy security, economic stability, and regional cooperation. Countries across the subcontinent, heavily reliant on hydrocarbon imports from West Asia, are facing rising costs, reduced industrial competitiveness, and increased household expenditures as critical supply routes remain constrained. Fuel shortages and economic strain acros

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Tarique Rahman’s Genocide Day Message: A Shift in Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy

On March 25, 2026, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman marked Genocide Day with a powerful message that signaled a clear shift from the softer approach to Pakistan observed during the previous interim government under Muhammad Yunus. Rahman’s remarks were made on social media, describing March 25, 1971, as "one of the most disgraceful and brutal days" in the country's history, highlighting the atrocities carried out by Pakistani forces during Operation Searchlight. Rahman recounted how

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25 Mar 2026 22:25 PM

Tarique Rahman’s Genocide Day Message: A Shift in Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy

On March 25, 2026, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman marked Genocide Day with a powerful message that signaled a clear shift from the softer approach to Pakistan observed during the previous interim government under Muhammad Yunus. Rahman’s remarks were made on social media, describing March 25, 1971, as "one of the most disgraceful and brutal days" in the country's history, highlighting the atrocities carried out by Pakistani forces during Operation Searchlight. Rahman recounted how

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Pakistan eyes Saudi-style defence pact with Bangladesh: Why India is watching closely

Pakistan’s recent diplomatic and military outreach to Bangladesh has triggered fresh speculation about a potential defence agreement that could significantly reshape regional security dynamics in South Asia. Over the past few months, several senior Pakistani military officials, including the chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Navy chief, and ISI head Lt General Asim Malik, have made repeated visits to Dhaka. These developments come as Bangladesh’s interim leadership u

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24 Dec 2025 02:41 AM

Pakistan eyes Saudi-style defence pact with Bangladesh: Why India is watching closely

Pakistan’s recent diplomatic and military outreach to Bangladesh has triggered fresh speculation about a potential defence agreement that could significantly reshape regional security dynamics in South Asia. Over the past few months, several senior Pakistani military officials, including the chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Navy chief, and ISI head Lt General Asim Malik, have made repeated visits to Dhaka. These developments come as Bangladesh’s interim leadership u

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India-Bangladesh Tensions Push Dhaka Toward Pakistan’s Karachi Port Offer

Pakistan has offered Bangladesh the use of its Karachi port for exporting jute and other goods, marking a significant geopolitical move amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations. The offer comes shortly after India banned the import of jute products through land routes, a major blow to Bangladesh’s export sector. The development was formalized during the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting in Dhaka, held after a gap of nearly 20 years, signaling a thaw in relatio

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28 Oct 2025 03:17 AM

India-Bangladesh Tensions Push Dhaka Toward Pakistan’s Karachi Port Offer

Pakistan has offered Bangladesh the use of its Karachi port for exporting jute and other goods, marking a significant geopolitical move amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations. The offer comes shortly after India banned the import of jute products through land routes, a major blow to Bangladesh’s export sector. The development was formalized during the Pakistan-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting in Dhaka, held after a gap of nearly 20 years, signaling a thaw in relatio

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Bangladesh Islamists Plan Dhaka Rally to Brand Ahmadiyyas Non-Muslim

Islamist groups in Bangladesh are mobilising for a massive rally in Dhaka on November 15, demanding that the Ahmadiyya Muslim community be officially declared “non-Muslim,” following Pakistan’s precedent. The rally, organised by the International Majlis Tahaffuz Khatme Nabuwwat and supported by Hefazat-e-Islam, has invited clerics from Pakistan, India, and Saudi Arabia, including leaders from Darul Uloom Deoband. The event has escalated fear within the small Ahmadiyya community, which n

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27 Oct 2025 09:56 AM

Bangladesh Islamists Plan Dhaka Rally to Brand Ahmadiyyas Non-Muslim

Islamist groups in Bangladesh are mobilising for a massive rally in Dhaka on November 15, demanding that the Ahmadiyya Muslim community be officially declared “non-Muslim,” following Pakistan’s precedent. The rally, organised by the International Majlis Tahaffuz Khatme Nabuwwat and supported by Hefazat-e-Islam, has invited clerics from Pakistan, India, and Saudi Arabia, including leaders from Darul Uloom Deoband. The event has escalated fear within the small Ahmadiyya community, which n

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India Invites Neighbors to Seminar for IMD’s 150th Anniversary

India has extended invitations to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other neighboring countries to participate in a unique seminar marking 150 years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This initiative aims to set aside political differences and highlight the shared history of the Indian subcontinent. The seminar is being hailed as a first-of-its-kind effort by the Indian government to foster regional cooperation. Invitations have been sent to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanis

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10 Jan 2025 02:30 AM

India Invites Neighbors to Seminar for IMD’s 150th Anniversary

India has extended invitations to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other neighboring countries to participate in a unique seminar marking 150 years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This initiative aims to set aside political differences and highlight the shared history of the Indian subcontinent. The seminar is being hailed as a first-of-its-kind effort by the Indian government to foster regional cooperation. Invitations have been sent to Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanis

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Pakistan-Bangladesh Strengthen Trade Ties, Raising India’s Concerns

Trade and maritime ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh have been strengthening recently, raising concerns for India. A second cargo vessel, 'MV Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan,' from Karachi arrived at Chittagong port carrying essential industrial materials and consumer goods. This is part of a broader trend of increased trade between the two countries, which has coincided with a diplomatic push by Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus to improve relations with Pakistan. This s

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23 Dec 2024 05:56 AM

Pakistan-Bangladesh Strengthen Trade Ties, Raising India’s Concerns

Trade and maritime ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh have been strengthening recently, raising concerns for India. A second cargo vessel, 'MV Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan,' from Karachi arrived at Chittagong port carrying essential industrial materials and consumer goods. This is part of a broader trend of increased trade between the two countries, which has coincided with a diplomatic push by Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus to improve relations with Pakistan. This s

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Bangladesh Leader Seeks Stronger Ties with Pakistan Amid Tensions with India

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, announced on Thursday his intent to strengthen relations with Pakistan, a step that could further strain the already tense ties between Bangladesh and India. Yunus, who met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a summit in Cairo, emphasized the importance of addressing unresolved issues stemming from Bangladesh’s brutal 1971 war of independence. The two countries, once united, split after a violent conflict, with Bangladesh la

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20 Dec 2024 04:45 AM

Bangladesh Leader Seeks Stronger Ties with Pakistan Amid Tensions with India

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, announced on Thursday his intent to strengthen relations with Pakistan, a step that could further strain the already tense ties between Bangladesh and India. Yunus, who met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a summit in Cairo, emphasized the importance of addressing unresolved issues stemming from Bangladesh’s brutal 1971 war of independence. The two countries, once united, split after a violent conflict, with Bangladesh la

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India Updates Citizenship Rules, Passport Disclosure Now Mandatory

India Updates Citizenship Rules, Passport Disclosure Now Mandatory

How has the West Asia war disrupted South Asia? Supply chains strained across region

How has the West Asia war disrupted South Asia? Supply chains strained across region

Tarique Rahman’s Genocide Day Message: A Shift in Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy

Tarique Rahman’s Genocide Day Message: A Shift in Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy

Pakistan eyes Saudi-style defence pact with Bangladesh: Why India is watching closely

Pakistan eyes Saudi-style defence pact with Bangladesh: Why India is watching closely

India-Bangladesh Tensions Push Dhaka Toward Pakistan’s Karachi Port Offer

India-Bangladesh Tensions Push Dhaka Toward Pakistan’s Karachi Port Offer

Bangladesh Islamists Plan Dhaka Rally to Brand Ahmadiyyas Non-Muslim

Bangladesh Islamists Plan Dhaka Rally to Brand Ahmadiyyas Non-Muslim

India Invites Neighbors to Seminar for IMD’s 150th Anniversary

India Invites Neighbors to Seminar for IMD’s 150th Anniversary

Pakistan-Bangladesh Strengthen Trade Ties, Raising India’s Concerns

Pakistan-Bangladesh Strengthen Trade Ties, Raising India’s Concerns

Bangladesh Leader Seeks Stronger Ties with Pakistan Amid Tensions with India

Bangladesh Leader Seeks Stronger Ties with Pakistan Amid Tensions with India

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TVK Leader Arrested After Stampede At Vijay's Rally In Karur

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