Articles by Rezaul H Laskar
India, France back AI as a tool for common good
India and France launched a joint AI roadmap and nuclear energy partnership, enhancing cooperation in science, innovation, and energy security.

Published on Feb 13, 2025 06:22 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
In UN Human Rights Office report, a sharp indictment of Sheikh Hasina govt
The UN report said that following the fall of Hasina’s government, widespread attacks were reported against Hindu homes, businesses and places of worship

Updated on Feb 12, 2025 10:55 PM IST
India offers DRDO-developed Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher to France
Modi invited the French Army to take a closer look at the Pinaka MBRL, emphasising that its acquisition would be another milestone in Indo-French defence ties

Published on Feb 12, 2025 09:28 PM IST
India, France unveil AI roadmap, partnership for small nuclear reactors
The India-France road map on AI will focus on the “development of safe, open, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence”, the joint statement said

Updated on Feb 12, 2025 08:48 PM IST
AI writing code for the century, says PM Modi
Modi at the AI Summit stressed global cooperation for AI governance, ensuring access for all, promoting innovation, and addressing risks, especially for the Global South.

Published on Feb 12, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
PM Modi meets JD Vance at Elysee Palace, congratulates him on ‘great victory’
JD Vance, who addressed the summit after Modi, said he appreciated the PM’s point that AI will facilitate and make people more productive

Updated on Feb 11, 2025 11:35 PM IST
At AI Action Summit in Paris, PM Modi pitches for global framework for AI
PM Modi said the governance of AI should manage risks and rivalries, promote innovation and ensure its use for global good

Published on Feb 11, 2025 07:14 PM IST
Focus on AI, ties as PM begins France, US trips
PM Modi's two-nation visit focuses on AI collaboration and India-US partnership, with key talks in France and a meeting with Trump in the US.

Updated on Feb 11, 2025 09:15 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India, EFTA states launch new body to facilitate $100 billion investments
The India-EFTA Desk will serve as a central point of contact for businesses from the four European countries looking to invest in India

Updated on Feb 10, 2025 06:49 PM IST
PM Modi embarks on France-US visit; warmly recalls ‘friend’ Trump’s first term
PM Modi said he has a very warm recollection of working together with President Trump in his first term in building a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the US

Updated on Feb 10, 2025 01:12 PM IST
Nearly 600 Indians on US ‘removal’ list: MEA
US to deport nearly 600 illegal Indian migrants amid concerns over mistreatment, including shackling during repatriation flights, say Indian officials.

Updated on Feb 08, 2025 07:47 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India summons Bangladesh diplomat, mobs attack more houses in Dhaka
India summoned Bangladesh's top diplomat over negative statements from Dhaka, amid ongoing violence against Awami League leaders in Bangladesh.

Published on Feb 08, 2025 04:28 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
India redflags shackles on flight as US preps to deport 600 illegal migrants
Misri said the “real cancer” is the eco-system promoting illegal migration and the gangs involved in taking money from people and trafficking them

Updated on Feb 07, 2025 11:07 PM IST
India summons top Bangladesh diplomat to protest Dhaka’s ‘persistent negativity’
Bangladesh’s acting high commissioner Mohammad Nural Islam was told it was “regrettable that regular statements made by Bangladesh authorities continue to portray India negatively

Published on Feb 07, 2025 08:40 PM IST
India working out logistics for extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana: MEA
Tahawwur Rana is a childhood friend of David Headley, a US citizen of Pakistani-origin and one of the main conspirators of the Mumbai attacks

Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:33 PM IST
India, France to unveil AI roadmap, partnership for SMR nuclear reactors
Modi is set to arrive in Paris on February 10, when he will join a dinner hosted by Macron for heads of state and government attending the AI Summit

Updated on Feb 07, 2025 04:24 PM IST
‘Symbol of the heroic resistance’: India condemns demolition of Mujibur’s home
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka, where he was assassinated with seven members of his family in August 1975, was brought down by a massive mob

Updated on Feb 06, 2025 11:20 PM IST
Bangladesh fumes at Sheikh Hasina’s ‘incendiary’ remarks, asks India to stop her
Dhaka said it lodged a strong protest with India over “false and fabricated comments” being made” by Hasina as this is “instigating instability in Bangladesh”

Updated on Feb 06, 2025 10:30 PM IST
India engaging with US govt to ensure deportees are not mistreated: Jaishankar
A C-17 heavy transport aircraft of the US military carrying 104 illegal migrants from India landed in Amritsar on Wednesday

Updated on Feb 06, 2025 04:08 PM IST
Indian authorities assess impact of Trump memorandum on Chabahar port in Iran
While the first Trump administration had forced India and other countries to completely stop Iranian oil purchases in 2019, it had allowed New Delhi to go ahead with operations at Chabahar.

Updated on Feb 06, 2025 02:08 PM IST
Mob demolishes Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s home in Dhaka
The demolition followed a protest titled “Bulldozer March”, which was organised on Wednesday through messages posted on social media platforms such as Facebook

Updated on Feb 06, 2025 12:22 PM IST
Why a top Taliban leader’s quiet exit to UAE is fuelling internal rift rumours
In September 2022, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai created a flutter by calling on the Taliban to reopen secondary schools to girls during a televised speech.

Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:06 PM IST
Trump sends first batch of illegal immigrants to India | What we know so far
A US military flight carrying 104 deported Indian immigrants is set to land in Amritsar, marking Trump's immigration crackdown ahead of Modi's visit.

Updated on Feb 05, 2025 11:51 AM IST
India-EU partnership more important amid major global shifts: S Jaishankar
India and the EU have common interests and shared values and the meeting points of the two sides will increase as they take stock of the changes underway.

Updated on Feb 04, 2025 02:37 PM IST
India’s working community in Saudi Arabia grew by 200,000 in 2023-24
The nearly 10% increase in the number of workers in the last fiscal has taken the strength of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia to 2.65 million.

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 03:54 PM IST
Egypt foreign minister Badr Abdelatty to visit India for first strategic dialogue
The strategic dialogue is a follow-up to the decision by India and Egypt to upgrade their relationship to a strategic partnership in 2023

Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:18 PM IST
Engaged with Trump administration, expect no tariff threat: Indian officials
The Trump administration's tariffs on imports are unlikely to impact India directly, as both nations aim for a stronger, mutually beneficial relationship.

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Rajeev JayaswalBhutan again bags lion’s share of India’s external aid portfolio
Bhutan was allocated ₹2,150 crore from the total external aid outlay of ₹6,750 crore

Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:18 PM IST
India, US working on early visit of PM to Washington
After a phone call with Modi this week, Trump said the Indian leader is likely to visit the White House in February

Published on Feb 01, 2025 10:42 AM IST
China’s hold on exports and supply chains key challenge
“Dependence on China-made goods to achieve [the energy] transition enhances the complexity of the challenge for India,” the survey said.

Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi