Feb 14, 2026, at 09:26 am
The United States government has confirmed that Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to plotting the murder of a U.S. citizen in New York City.
Feb 13, 2026, at 10:13 pm
A woman, born in Bangladesh and allegedly trafficked to Pakistan 35 years ago, has approached the Lahore High Court seeking justice after being offloaded from a Dhaka-bound flight.
Germany, France signal unity in race to revive economy after discord
Feb 13, 2026, at 04:34 pm
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have demonstrated unity in how to revive Europe's ailing economy after recent public disagreements.
Tarique Rahman-led BNP's Bangladesh victory: A strategic crossroads for India
Feb 13, 2026, at 03:30 pm
Bangladesh’s first general election since the violent July 2024 uprising has delivered a dramatic political comeback for Tarique Rahman and his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
Hindu Tea worker found bound and bloodied in Bangladesh garden amid general polls; probe underway
Feb 13, 2026, at 02:51 pm
The body of a Hindu tea garden worker, with his hands and feet tied, was recovered from a tea estate in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district in Bangladesh, according to local media reports.
Feb 13, 2026, at 01:43 pm
In the run-up to Bangladesh’s February 12 general election, few political parties projected as much confidence as the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
Feb 13, 2026, at 09:10 am
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, has staged a dramatic comeback in Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary elections, securing 151 constituencies, according to early vote-counting trends.
Tarique Rahman's BNP surges ahead as Bangladesh counts votes in high-stakes 2026 election
Feb 13, 2026, at 03:16 am
Dhaka/IBNS: Unofficial trends indicate that Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is in a commanding position as votes continue to be counted in Bangladesh’s landmark 2026 parliamentary election.
Feb 13, 2026, at 01:54 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly suffered an 85 percent loss of vision in his right eye while incarcerated at Adiala Jail, according to a report submitted by Supreme Court-appointed amicus curiae Salman Safdar.
Two US Navy ships collide during refuelling operation in Caribbean; two injured
Feb 12, 2026, at 11:46 pm
Two US Navy vessels collided during a ship-to-ship refuelling operation in the Caribbean on Wednesday, leaving two personnel with minor injuries, according to US Southern Command.
Feb 12, 2026, at 07:19 pm
London/IBNS: A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder following a shocking stabbing incident at Kingsbury High School in Brent, northwest London, that left two students hospitalised.
Family of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, killed by US cop, gets Rs 262-crore settlement
Feb 12, 2026, at 02:37 pm
The city of Seattle has agreed to a $29 million (approximately Rs 262 crore) settlement with the family of 23-year-old Indian graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, who was fatally struck by a speeding police officer in 2023.
Bangladesh votes for first time since Hasina’s ouster — Why India is watching closely
Feb 12, 2026, at 11:07 am
Dhaka/New Delhi/IBNS: Bangladesh went to polls on Monday succeeding the ouster of Sheikh Hasina and the turbulent phase of interim governance under Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.
US deletes post featuring map of India showing PoK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory
Feb 11, 2026, at 11:33 pm
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has deleted a post on X that featured a map of India depicting the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin — as Indian territory.
FAA reopens El Paso Airspace in Texas hours after announcing 10-day closure over drone threat
Feb 11, 2026, at 10:50 pm
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday morning reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport, just hours after announcing a 10-day shutdown that would have grounded all flights to and from the Texas border city.
Thailand horror: One dead, two injured in school shooting, teen attacker arrested
Feb 11, 2026, at 07:09 pm
An 18-year-old was arrested after he shot dead a school director and injured two others before taking hostages at the education institute in Hat Yai district of Thailand on Thursday.
US deletes India trade deal map showing PoK, Aksai Chin as Indian territory
Feb 11, 2026, at 03:09 pm
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has taken down a social media post announcing the India–US trade framework after it featured a map depicting the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Aksai Chin — as part of India.
Feb 11, 2026, at 01:59 pm
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has delivered one of the most candid acknowledgements yet of Islamabad’s controversial alignment with the United States, accusing Washington of exploiting Pakistan for strategic gains before abandoning it.
White House revises India-US trade fact sheet, drops ‘pulses’ and softens $500bn clause
Feb 11, 2026, at 01:11 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: The Trump administration has quietly revised its fact sheet on certain “key terms” of the India-US trade deal, removing references to “certain pulses” and altering the language around a $500 billion purchase “commitment”, media reports said.
Canada in shock after school shooting kills nine; PM Carney ‘devastated’
Feb 11, 2026, at 12:00 pm
Nine people were killed and 25 others injured in a shooting at a school and a nearby home in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday, BBC reported.
Feb 11, 2026, at 10:19 am
The Bangladeshi government has announced housing and financial assistance for the family of Hindu labourer Dipu Chandra Das, who was lynched over alleged blasphemy in Mymensingh in 2025, just hours before the country heads to the polls for general elections.
Tragedy in Canada: Seven killed, dozens injured in school shooting
Feb 11, 2026, at 09:18 am
At least seven people were killed in a shooting at a school in northern British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday, according to media reports.
Hindu businessman hacked to death days before Bangladesh polls, minority safety fears rise
Feb 10, 2026, at 05:32 pm
A 62-year-old Hindu businessman was hacked to death by unidentified attackers in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh region, according to media reports, in an incident that occurred just days before the country is set to vote in national elections.
Bangladesh: Over125 groups urge immediate action on violence against Hindus ahead of polls
Feb 10, 2026, at 03:47 pm
A coalition of human rights groups, faith-based organisations, and civil society leaders has issued an emergency appeal expressing concern over alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, which has been facing political instability since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in 2024 following mass protests.
Bangladesh poll manifestos mirror India’s welfare schemes as BNP, Jamaat bet big on women, freebies
Feb 10, 2026, at 03:13 pm
As Bangladesh heads towards one of its most consequential elections in nearly two decades, its political discourse is beginning to sound strikingly familiar to Indian voters.
Feb 10, 2026, at 10:39 am
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is navigating one of the most challenging periods of his political career amid renewed attention on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Hajj 2026 visas now open – Saudi Arabia prepares for record pilgrimage
Feb 09, 2026, at 04:24 pm
The Saudi Arabian government has begun issuing visas for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH) starting February 8. This step is part of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's ongoing efforts to enhance service readiness and streamline preparations months ahead of the arrival of pilgrims in the Kingdom.
Khamenei breaks 37-year-old ritual for first time amid escalating Iran-US tensions
Feb 09, 2026, at 03:49 pm
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has, for the first time in nearly four decades, skipped a major annual meeting with air force commanders — a departure from a ritual he faithfully observed since assuming leadership in 1989.
Feb 08, 2026, at 06:46 pm
Ramesh Chandra Sen, a senior Awami League leader and former minister in Bangladesh, died on Saturday after falling ill at Dinajpur District Jail, just days before the politically volatile nation is set to vote in national elections.
Epstein files spark row: Dalai Lama’s Office issues strong denial
Feb 08, 2026, at 03:21 pm
Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Sunday categorically denied media reports linking him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.