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• ISI Fans Anti-India Narrative in Bangladesh to Rig Feb Polls: Intelligence Inputs
  
  The ISI's role in attempting to fan an anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh is most certainly confirmed, given the rhetoric by some Pakistan news outlets and a few leaders. Some media outlets have recklessly blamed India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) for the murder of...
• India forges new trade ties in 2025 to hedge against global uncertainties
  
  India stepped up its efforts to forge new economic and trade partnerships this year, amid growing economic uncertainties in global markets, triggered by the US tariff turmoil.Three major free trade agreements signed by India with the UK, New Zealand and Oman -- and the...
• Hindus Equally Vulnerable in Bangladesh and West Bengal: BJP Leader
  
  Hindus in West Bengal are equally vulnerable as they are in neighbouring Bangladesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed on Wednesday, referring to a recent social media post by eminent Bangladeshi writer and poet Taslima Nasreen.The post, while showing visuals of burning...
• Seven Bangladeshi Nationals Detained for Illegal Infiltration in Assam
  
  At least seven Bangladeshi nationals were detained near the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Sribhumi district, triggering fresh concerns over border surveillance and monitoring along the sensitive stretch, officials said on Wednesday.The detention took place at Manatoli...
• S. Korea Launches Task Force for Coupang Data Breach Probe
  
  South Korea on Tuesday launched an interagency task force (TF) to carry out an investigation into the recent data breach at US e-commerce giant Coupang that affected 33.7 million users.The new TF, comprising officials from the science and labor ministries, along with the...
• Foreigners Become Net Buyers of S. Korean Stocks amid Eased AI Woes
  
  Foreign investors are snapping up tech and auto shares in the local stock market, possibly becoming net buyers a month after turning to net selling, data showed on Tuesday.Foreign investors purchased a net 1.9 trillion won (US$1.3 billion) in the larger Korea Stock Price...
• Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs amid US-Venezuela Tensions, Easing Dollar
  
  The rates of gold and silver surged by over 1 per cent to hit fresh record highs on Tuesday, driven by safe-haven demand, notably due to escalating US-Venezuela tensions.MCX gold February futures rose 1.2 per cent to an all-time high of Rs 1,38,381 per 10 grams and were up...
• S. Korea Begins Trial of Mandatory Face Recognition for New Mobile Numbers
  
  South Korea on Tuesday launched a trial period for a new policy requiring people to undergo real-time face recognition when registering a new mobile phone number, as the government aims to curb scam attempts using illegally registered accounts.The country's three mobile...
• Hanwha to Work with US Navy for New Frigates: Trump
  
  US President Donald Trump has said that South Korea's Hanwha will work with the US Navy for the construction of new frigate warships as he announced plans to build a new "Trump-class" of battleships.The remarks come as South Korea has sought to deepen shipbuilding...
• Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 12 TN Fishermen, Impounds Trawler near Dhanushkodi
  
  Sri Lankan naval personnel on Tuesday arrested at least 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu's coastal belt on charges of allegedly poaching in international waters, once again highlighting the persistent tensions faced by Indian fishermen in the Palk Strait region.According to...
• India, New Zealand Ink Financial Services Pact to Boost Economic Ties
  
  India and New Zealand have concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation, according to a Finance Ministry statement issued on...
• North Korea-backed Hackers Launch Cyber Attack Using Computer Files
  
  A North Korea-linked cyber hacking group appears to have launched a new cyber attack campaign, code-named "Artemis," that embeds malicious code inside computer files, a report showed on Monday.The Genians Security Center (GSC), a South Korean cybersecurity institute, said...
• S. Korea Develops Tech for World's 2nd-fastest 370 KPH High-speed Train
  
  The government has completed the development of core technologies for a next-generation high-speed train capable of operating at 370 kilometers per hour (kph), making it the world's second-fastest high-speed train in terms of operating speed, the transport ministry said on...
• Regulator Orders Korean Air to Revise Mileage Plan in Asiana Merger
  
  The antitrust regulator said on Monday it has instructed the country's flag carrier Korean Air to revise its mileage integration plan as part of its merger with Asiana Airlines.Korean Air has been notified to submit a more detailed plan within one month, including measures...
• India-New Zealand FTA to ensure zero duty on 100 pc of India's exports: Piyush Goyal
  
  Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that the India and New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) will ensure zero duty on 100 per cent of India's exports, benefitting farmers, MSMEs, workers, artisans, women-led enterprises and youth, while providing...
• India-New Zealand FTA: PM Modi, Luxon Aim to Double Bilateral Trade over 5 Years
  
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with New Zealand's Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, on Monday as the two leaders jointly announced the successful conclusion of the historic, ambitious and mutually beneficial India-New Zealand Free Trade...
• India, New Zealand Seal Historic FTA; Tariffs on 95 PC Kiwi Goods Reduced
  
  New Zealand and India have concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), offering New Zealanders unprecedented access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced on Monday.This historic FTA eliminates and reduces tariffs on 95 per cent of...
• Inside the ISI Playbook: Jamaat, NCP, and the Plan to Rig the Bangladesh Elections
  
  The elections in Bangladesh are set to take place on February 12, and Indian agencies are keeping a close watch as there are reports of widespread violence ahead of the crucial polls.An Intelligence Bureau official said that attempts are being made not only to incite...
• India-Oman Free Trade Pact to Bolster Economic Engagement with Gulf
  
  The proposed India-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will mark a major step in deepening India's economic engagement with the Gulf region.This would be Oman's second FTA with an individual country and the first FTA they have done in about 20 years. The agreement is expected...
• Indian Coast Guard Seizes Two Bangladeshi Trawlers, 35 Fishermen Arrested
  
  At least 35 Bangladeshi fishermen were arrested and their two trawlers seized by the Coast Guard after they were found in the Indian waters in the Bay of Bengal, said the police on Thursday.According to the police, two suspicious trawlers were spotted by the Indian Coast...
• PM Modi Embarks on Three-nation Visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
  
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, where he will hold several high-level talks aimed at enhancing strategic partnership.In his departure statement, PM Modi said that India shares both age-old civilisational...
• PM Modi to Begin Three-nation Tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman Today
  
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-country tour starting Monday, which will include Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman.PM Modi will arrive in Jordan on Monday at the invitation of King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. During the two-day visit to the Hashemite Kingdom,...
• 'It's a Good Sign': Leaders on PM Modi, Trump Reviewing India-US Strategic Partnership Progress
  
  Several political leaders on Friday said the telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, during which they discussed bilateral ties, regional and international developments, was a positive development.Speaking to IANS, BJP MP...
• Rajasthan HC Issues Notice to Saudi Arabian Embassy over Delay in Repatriating Youth's Mortal Remains
  
  The High Court has issued a notice to the Saudi Arabian embassy in Delhi, seeking an explanation for the prolonged delay in releasing the mortal remains of a Rajasthan youth, who died there on November 13, leaving his family devastated.Intervening in the matter, the...
• Italian Deputy PM Tajani Arrives in New Delhi to Bolster India-Italy Strategic Partnership
  
  Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to India, marking his second visit this year aimed at deepening the India-Italy Strategic Partnership.Welcoming the Italian Deputy...

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