Myanmar's Sham Election Opens New Phase of Military Rule
Myanmar's military junta begins a staged sham election as rebels face major setbacks. Analysis reveals four key factors behind the reversal, including China's role and US aid cuts.
Myanmar's military junta begins a staged sham election as rebels face major setbacks. Analysis reveals four key factors behind the reversal, including China's role and US aid cuts.
Myanmar's military regime conducts local elections in 47 townships, the first since the 2021 coup, amid widespread opposition and ongoing civil war. Read the full analysis.
Myanmar's military junta holds elections amid ongoing civil conflict. Aung San Suu Kyi remains detained as the junta-backed party is tipped for victory. Read the full analysis.
Myanmar's military government conducts its first general election since the 2021 coup, facing a boycott and criticism as illegitimate. Read the full details and analysis.
Myanmar's military junta announces first elections since 2021 coup, set for 2025. Details on the controversial plan, international reaction, and the ongoing conflict.
Myanmar's military junta plans 2025 elections, but experts and activists denounce them as a sham to legitimize power. Read about the opposition's defiance and the international response.
Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian PhD student, was fatally shot near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Police are investigating the homicide that has raised safety concerns for international students. Read for details and official statemen
Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian doctoral student, was fatally shot near the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus on December 23. This marks Canada's 41st homicide this year. Read for details and official response.
China is backing Myanmar's widely criticized election to gain legitimacy for the junta and expand its regional influence. Explore the geopolitical motives behind Beijing's move.
China, a nation without democratic elections, is actively supporting Myanmar's political process. Explore the geopolitical motives behind this surprising stance and its regional implications. Read the full analysis.
Myanmar's military junta holds a controversial election while Aung San Suu Kyi remains absent. Explore the implications of a vote excluding large rebel-held areas. Read our in-depth analysis.
A deep dive into Myanmar's decade of turmoil since the 2015 elections, the 2021 military coup, and the escalating civil war. Understand the key events, players, and humanitarian crisis.
The US Embassy & consulates across India will suspend all routine services for three days from December 24, 2025, due to a federal holiday order. Plan your visa and passport appointments accordingly. Check official sources for emergency contacts.
US Embassy & consulates in India closed Dec 24-26 per Trump order. Visa services halted, worsening delays for stranded Indian H-1B professionals. Details on impact and reopening.
The US Embassy in India announces a holiday closure from December 24 to 26. Visa services suspended; emergency contacts active. Plan your travel accordingly.
Indian passport holders can now apply for Chinese visas online via a new system launched by the embassy in Delhi. The digital process simplifies applications for tourist, business, student, and work visas.
Dozens of Indian H-1B visa holders are stranded in India after flying home to renew work permits, facing indefinite delays and job uncertainty. Learn about the crisis and its impact.
Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Debbarman demands Centre protect Hindus in Bangladesh, halt entry of Bangladeshi nationals, and suspend visa services. Read his full statement.
Myanmar's military junta has detained over 200 individuals, including election officials, using a new conscription law to suppress dissent ahead of December polls. Read the full report.
A 22-year-old from Coimbatore died in Cambodia after being held captive by cyber fraudsters for refusing to work. His mother seeks help to repatriate his body. Read the full story.
An exclusive Jakarta screening of Akbar Khan's 'Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story' dazzled diplomats & industrialists. The film's international rollout builds momentum for its Valentine's Week 2026 release in Indonesia. Read more.
Myanmar's ethnic and anti-coup groups appeal to India to reject the military junta's election. Meanwhile, Mizoram University signs an MoU to educate Myanmar students. Read the full story.
PM Modi's landmark Oman visit underscores deep India-Oman strategic ties, marked by a new temple in Haima and a sprawling embassy complex. A historic step for bilateral relations.
Adarsh Behera, kidnapped by RSF militia in Sudan, returns home after 40 days. Read his harrowing story of survival and the diplomatic efforts that secured his release.
Indian Ambassador Abhay Thakur inaugurated symbolic installations of Char Dham temples and Bodh Gaya in Yangon. The event strengthens India-Myanmar cultural ties. Read more.
Myanmar's military junta prepares for elections, but the process is flawed and opposed. This risks deeper conflict, a refugee crisis, and drug trade spillover into India's Northeast. Read the analysis.
Delhi High Court revives pay parity case for Indian staff at Italian Embassy, challenging 2019 dismissal. The employees seek Rs 2 crore in arrears. Read the full legal battle details.
A 23-year-old MBA graduate from Meerut was trafficked to Myanmar, held captive, and forced to work for Chinese cyber criminals. He was rescued in a raid and repatriated to India. Read the full story.
Embassy Office Parks REIT acquires a prime 0.3 million sq ft office property in Bengaluru's Embassy GolfLinks for Rs 8,520 million. The 100% leased, DPU-accretive deal strengthens its hold in India's office capital. Read more.
The French Embassy in India honors the Indian Navy on its special day, highlighting growing maritime cooperation and the strategic Indo-French partnership. Read more about this diplomatic gesture.