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myanmar news

Bangladesh-Myanmar border, China’s gambit and India's compounding challenge

A Myanmar border policeman stands near the Taungpyo Bangladesh-Myanmar border gate on the outskirts of Maungdaw in Rakhine state.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:05 pm IST

Myanmar won’t allow misuse of its land against India, says MHA

The meeting reaffirmed the importance of the longstanding friendship and close partnership between the two nations.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:38 am IST

Daniel Riva: US diplomat fatally stabbed in Myanmar, ex-wife under investigation

In Myanmar, a U.S. diplomat was killed by fatal stab wounds. His former spouse, Pavinee Supasirivisan, is suspected of committing the crime.
Published on Jun 26, 2026 07:14 pm IST

Scam centres near Thai-Myanmar border still holding 5,300 victims, group says

Over 5,300 still trapped in Myanmar-border scam centres, rights group warns.
Updated on Jun 23, 2026 10:47 pm IST

Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Myanmar

Passengers ride ferry boats to cross Yangon river Friday, June 12, 2026, in Yangon, Myanmar.
Updated on Jun 14, 2026 05:28 am IST

PM Modi raises refugee, armed group activities issue with Myanmar president: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing at Hyderabad House in New Delhi
Published on Jun 02, 2026 09:12 am IST

Security, pending connectivity projects in focus as PM Modi meets Myanmar Prez

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, on Monday, June 1, 2026, prior to their bilateral meeting. (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)
Updated on Jun 02, 2026 09:12 am IST

PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Aung Hlaing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with President of Myanmar, U Min Aung Hlaing, as they hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi.
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 07:12 pm IST

Min Aung Hlaing's India visit: Calibrated engagement and expectations

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing (AFP)
Published on May 29, 2026 02:29 pm IST

How menstruation is being weaponised in war

How menstruation is being weaponised in war
Published on May 15, 2026 09:28 am IST

Myanmar's transition and need for pragmatic engagement

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Published on Apr 29, 2026 12:41 pm IST

Death of a refugee left at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide

Death of a refugee left at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol is ruled a homicide
Published on Apr 02, 2026 12:53 am IST

Kingpin in cyber scam trafficking arrested from Mumbai, says CBI

Kingpin in cyber scam trafficking arrested from Mumbai, says CBI
Published on Mar 27, 2026 05:52 am IST

Mumbai man held by CBI for trafficking Indians to Myanmar cyber fraud centres

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Mumbai-based man alleged to be a key kingpin in trafficking Indian nationals to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar (Representative photo)
Published on Mar 26, 2026 08:34 pm IST

VanDyke’s ‘holy war’: From Libya and Iraq to NIA custody

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Indian agencies are now focused on identifying those who may have assisted the American citizen, Mathew Aaron VanDyke, and the Ukrainian nationals (ANI video grab)
Published on Mar 24, 2026 06:05 am IST

Mizoram gets alert on Myanmar crossings

Mizoram gets alert on Myanmar crossings
Published on Mar 19, 2026 08:04 am IST

NIA chargesheet against 3 accused in Myanmar human trafficking case

NIA chargesheet against 3 accused in Myanmar human trafficking case
Published on Feb 19, 2026 08:26 am IST

Back-to-back 3.2 magnitude earthquakes hit Myanmar within 30 minutes

Two magnitude 3.2 earthquakes hit Myanmar within 30 minutes
Published on Feb 15, 2026 09:01 am IST

'Earthquake in Kolkata?': Curious netizens flock to X after tremors

Social media quickly filled with reactions from anxious users.
Published on Feb 03, 2026 10:39 pm IST

Strong tremors felt in Kolkata as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Myanmar

Shaking due to the earthquake was reported from various parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata and the neighbouring Bangladesh.
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 06:02 pm IST

At least 170 civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes during election: UN

A damaged building seen at the hospital that was allegedly hit by a military air strike in Mrauk-U township in Rakhine state, Myanmar, on December 11.
Published on Jan 30, 2026 10:32 pm IST

China executes 11 members of Myanmar's 'scam mafia' Ming family. Who were they?

The Ming family, led by Ming Xuechang, had a long-standing link to an infamous compound named 'Crouching Tiger Villa' in Kokang.
Published on Jan 29, 2026 11:04 am IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Myanmar

The earthquake struck at a depth of 65 km. (Representational)
Published on Jan 18, 2026 01:19 pm IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Myanmar

In the aftermath of the magnitude 7.7 and 6.4 earthquakes that struck central Myanmar on March 28, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned of a series of rapidly rising health threats for tens of thousands of displaced people in earthquake-affected areas: tuberculosis (TB), HIV, and vector- and water-borne diseases.
Updated on Jan 14, 2026 03:06 pm IST

Top UN court to hear Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar starting today

A Rohingya refugee sits outside a shop selling bamboo items at the Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhia.
Published on Jan 12, 2026 10:17 am IST

Myanmar junta to release over 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty

Released prisoners, in a bus, are welcomed by family members and colleagues after they left Insein Prison on Sunday.
Published on Jan 04, 2026 01:14 pm IST

Myanmar's military-backed party claims victory amid ‘sham election’ concerns

Myanmar is conducting month-long phased elections for the first time since the military took over power in the country in a coup in 2021.
Updated on Dec 29, 2025 09:34 pm IST

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.
Published on Dec 28, 2025 08:16 am IST

Myanmar to see restricted polls as Junta returns to democracy after 5 years

In junta-controlled territory, that include cities of Yangon, Mandalay and the capital Naypyidaw, the first of three rounds start at 6 am (Myanmar standard time).
Published on Dec 28, 2025 03:32 am IST