News for 'Bangladesh elections'

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Alamgir said that even after the fall of the Hasina government following a people's uprising, the 'Indian establishment is yet to reach out to BNP, even though China, the US, the UK, and Pakistan have already done so.'

Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rabada breaks Waqar's Test record in Dhaka Test

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Rabada reaches new milestone as Proteas take control over Bangladesh, on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Hasina's dictatorship destroyed every Bangladeshi institution: Yunus

Hasina's dictatorship destroyed every Bangladeshi institution: Yunus

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The chief adviser alleged elections held under Hasina's regime were "rigged blatantly and generations of young people grew up without exercising their voting rights."

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

22 images that captures glimpses of a most unusual Indian who led the nation for 10 years.

Ex-student leader of Hasina party dies while fleeing to India

Ex-student leader of Hasina party dies while fleeing to India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Khan said he learned that Panna had entered India through the Tamabil border in Sylhet, where he died.

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'In the interim, India will be confronted with anti-India feeling because Sheikh Hasina had India's support.' 'We will have to deal with it, but it will not be a permanent phenomenon.' 'There is substantial goodwill towards India which will stand us in good stead.'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'When compared to many of America's treaty allies in Asia, Modi 3.0 is on a much stronger footing.'

UCC won't be allowed in Jharkhand: CM Soren's reply to Shah

UCC won't be allowed in Jharkhand: CM Soren's reply to Shah

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Soren emphasised that Jharkhand would adhere only to the Chotanagpur Tenancy and Santhal Pargana Tenancy Acts to protect tribal culture, land, and rights.

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

13-YO Suryavanshi powers India into Asia Cup semis

13-YO Suryavanshi powers India into Asia Cup semis

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype around his rare talent as India outclassed United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 10 wickets

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

Why Trump wants his supporters to donate to Democrats

Why Trump wants his supporters to donate to Democrats

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump urged his supporters to donate to Democrats to help them overcome the 'financial strain' in the aftermath of the general elections.

Hand over Sheikh Hasina to B'desh to face trial: BNP to India

Hand over Sheikh Hasina to B'desh to face trial: BNP to India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Talking to reporters after placing a wreath at the grave of former president and BNP founder Zia-ur Rahman in the city, Fakhrul said India is seemingly not keeping its commitment towards democracy by providing shelter to her.

Why BJP failed to win Jharkhand despite aggressive campaign

Why BJP failed to win Jharkhand despite aggressive campaign

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance throwing all its weight to snatch Jharkhand from the hands of a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-headed coalition, the saffron camp suffered a debacle leaving the party's rank and file wondering what had gone wrong.

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Trump has no more elections to fight and his soaring ambition, which is no secret, will be to carve out a presidential legacy that outshines by far all his mediocre predecessors.' 'Trump's turnaround on the H-1B visa debate shows that he can take tough decisions and there are no holy cows in his domain,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ahead of Maha poll, Yogi's 'Batenge toh katenge' posters in Mumbai

Ahead of Maha poll, Yogi's 'Batenge toh katenge' posters in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath had in August made a strong pitch for national unity as he cited the turmoil in Bangladesh to warn against the consequences of divisions in society.

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'That was my mistake.' 'Gautam Adani was not involved in forming the Maharashtra government.' 'Adani was not there in the meeting.' 'The meeting was at his guest house and we were sitting in his guest house.'

Heeding Azad, Partition Could Have Been Prevented

Heeding Azad, Partition Could Have Been Prevented

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Abul Kalam Azad chose not to contest Congress Presidency and to throw his weight behind Nehru, instead of Patel, a decision he would come to regret. Patel would have seen his plan through, while Nehru, in Azad's opinion 'gave Jinnah the opportunity to sabotage' it, notes Aakar Patel.

RSS chief flags threats from 'Deep State', 'wokeism', 'cultural Marxist'

RSS chief flags threats from 'Deep State', 'wokeism', 'cultural Marxist'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

According to Bhagwat, a narrative is being spread in neighbouring Bangladesh, which recently witnessed a massive political upheaval, that India is a threat and they should join Pakistan as a defence against Bharat. Who is spreading such a narrative, he asked.

US embassy in Dhaka to resume visa services this week

US embassy in Dhaka to resume visa services this week

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Helen said the US embassy in Dhaka will resume this week its consular service to expedite visa processing.

How Will Tribals Vote In Jharkhand?

How Will Tribals Vote In Jharkhand?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'I don't believe there is an international conspiracy to swamp tribals in India or in Jharkhand.'

Political unrest shakes BCB: What it means for Shakib's future

Political unrest shakes BCB: What it means for Shakib's future

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Shakib Al Hasan, who was a lawmaker in the Awami League, was cleared by Bangladesh's new interim government last week to face Pakistan in a two-match Test series.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PIX: India women down Bangladesh to win Emerging Asia Cup

PIX: India women down Bangladesh to win Emerging Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Spin duo of Shreyanka Patil and Mannat Kashyap starred with the ball after a sedate batting effort to guide the India Under-23 team to the Women's Emerging Asia Cup T20 title with a 31-run win over Bangladesh.

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

A murder case has been filed against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and six others over the death of a grocery shop owner during last month's violent clashes that led to the fall of her government, media reports said on Tuesday.

Baroda Smashes World T20 Record!

Baroda Smashes World T20 Record!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

They posted an astonishing 349/5 against Sikkim, the highest total ever recorded in T20 cricket, at the Holkar stadium in Indore.

Not angry but...: BNP leader on Hasina's stay in India

Not angry but...: BNP leader on Hasina's stay in India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'New Delhi has to make up its mind whether it wants to be a friend of the Bangladeshi people or they want to be a friend of a section of people, or one party or one leader'

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Businesses have resumed but it's not business as usual in the capital city of Bangladesh.

J'khand to vote in final phase on Wednesday; fate of Soren to be sealed

J'khand to vote in final phase on Wednesday; fate of Soren to be sealed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The final round of voting for the Jharkhand Assembly elections is taking place on Wednesday, with the JMM-Congress-RJD coalition seeking to retain power while the BJP-led NDA aims to take control. The election will decide the fate of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife, and several other candidates. Key issues during the campaign included alleged infiltration from Bangladesh, corruption, and Hindutva.

Chennai Test PHOTOS: Ashwin slams century to rescue India on Day 1

Chennai Test PHOTOS: Ashwin slams century to rescue India on Day 1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the first Test, Day 1 between India and Bangladesh played at the Chepauk in Chennai on Thursday

Will India Include Kuldeep For Kanpur Test?

Will India Include Kuldeep For Kanpur Test?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh?

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

More than two dozen lawmakers and prominent Indian Americans gathered at the US Capitol for the annual Diwali celebration, highlighting the contributions of the Indian American community and the strong US-India relationship. The event, organized by the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, also featured addresses from several Congressmen and Senators who expressed support for Indian Americans and emphasized the importance of the US-India partnership.

Jadeja Joins BJP. What Next?

Jadeja Joins BJP. What Next?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Rivaba Jadeja broke the news on social media, sharing striking images of the power couple holding their BJP membership cards.

America Stoops to Conquer

America Stoops to Conquer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Hemant Soren weathers BJP blitz, returns to power in Jharkhand

Hemant Soren weathers BJP blitz, returns to power in Jharkhand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

In a stunning comeback, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance on Saturday stormed to power in Jharkhand for a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance which managed only 24 seats.

Maharashtra farmers seek better pricing for produce

Maharashtra farmers seek better pricing for produce

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

A group of onion traders gathered at the Pimpalgaon Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), near Nashik, to inspect one of the season's final harvests of red onions as they look to place their bids. They were surrounded by farmers, who brought their produce here from different parts of the district. Farmers have reasons to be optimistic.

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'We should be mindful that the religious minority community in one country is the majority in another (and) so treatment of the minority community in our respective countries will be an important variable in our relationship'

Cong leader promises LPG cylinders for 'infiltrators' in Jharkhand

Cong leader promises LPG cylinders for 'infiltrators' in Jharkhand

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Thursday promised that LPG cylinders will be provided in Jharkhand at a subsidised rate of Rs 450 even for 'infiltrators', sparking a political row in the midst of assembly elections in the eastern state.

Hasina's UK travel plans hit roadblock, to stay in India

Hasina's UK travel plans hit roadblock, to stay in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Hasina was set to travel to London from India but is now contemplating other options after the British government indicated she may not get legal protection in the UK against any possible investigation, they said.

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

It's intriguing that the prime minister now wants his American partner to help protect the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. That's conceding to the Americans a pre-eminence India has always contested, resented and feared, asserts Shekhar Gupta.