India has officially raised its concerns to Male over derogatory comments made by Mariyam Shiuna, a sitting Maldives minister, regarding India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Exclusive: India raises concerns over derogatory comments by Maldives minister against PM Modi

Bangladesh's Information & Broadcasting Minister Muhammad Hasan Mahmud expressed concerns about pre-election violence but noted the prevailing positive mood. Speaking to WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal exclusively, he highlighted, "BNP and Jamaat e-Islami have been trying, and doing violence and they are carrying out arson attacks on the people, on vehicles and trains," and mentioned the major incident of violence involving the torching of the Benapole Express ahead of the general elections on Sunday.

Bangladesh’s I&B Minister Mahmud: Concerns over violence, yet festive election atmosphere

Bangladesh foreign minister A K Abdul Momen has assured that the Bangladesh general elections scheduled to be held on Sunday (Jan 7) will be "free, fair, transparent and credible" and that the government has increased the security to prevent any violence.

Elections will be free, fair, transparent and credible, Bangladesh FM Momen tells WION

In a compelling ground report titled "In Indian Kashmir, a history woven of thread and water," Bérénice Debras from Le Figaro provides a rare and optimistic perspective on Kashmir, highlighting the region's gradual emergence as a tourist destination after years of conflict.

France's Le Figaro highlights security, stability, and tourism resurgence in Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the "Ahlan Modi" mega diaspora event in Abu Dhabi on February 13. Translated as "welcome" in Arabic, the event is poised to be one of the largest gatherings of the Indian diaspora, with an estimated 50,000 attendees.

'Ahlan Modi' mega diaspora event in UAE on February 13

The upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 is set to host a number of global leaders, including Timor-Leste's President José Ramos-Horta and Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala.

Exclusive: Timor-Leste's president, Czech PM to visit India for Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024

As part of the expanding military cooperation, India is set to assist Tanzania in establishing a mechanised infantry battalion. This was part of the conversation between the two countries during the visit of the Chief of Defence Forces of Tanzania, General Jacob John Mkunda to India last month.

India to assist Tanzania in raising mechanised infantry battalion

New details have emerged about the drone attack on MV Chem Pluto, specifying that it resulted in an onboard fire, subsequently extinguished by the ship's crew. The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean region's (IFC IOR) weekly report highlighted a total power failure post-attack, leading to the vessel drifting until the crew rectified the defect.

Drone attack sparked fire, total power failure on MV Chem Pluto ship

India has formally requested Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 184 Indian fishermen who have completed their sentence, along with immediate consular access to the remaining 12 civilian prisoners believed to be Indian.

India asks Pakistan for release of 184 fishermen and consular access in annual exchange

In his annual New Year address to the Indian leadership, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised New Delhi's chairmanship of the G20, and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summits this year.

In New Year greetings to PM Modi, Putin lauds India’s presidency of G20, SCO

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is set to represent India at the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda's capital Kampala next month.

Exclusive: EAM Jaishankar to represent India at Uganda NAM Summit in January 2024

The much-awaited Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024, a biennial extravaganza hosted by the Gujarat government to bring together key policymakers and investors, is poised to witness the presence of key global leaders.

UAE President Nahyan, Mozambique President Nyusi to visit India for Vibrant Gujarat Summit

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