Vineeta Pandey

Southern Asia

Journalist: Writing on intl issues, security, terrorism, politics. Sr Editor Asian Age/Dec Chronicle; Ex TOI, DNA, Indian Express

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Articles

Massive Protests In Bangladesh As BNP Demands Elections By December

1 week ago | deccanchronicle.com | Vineeta Pandey

New Delhi: Massive protests rocked Bangladesh on Wednesday with thousands of supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) holding rallies in Dhaka to pressurise the country's interim government to hold general elections by December this year. Yunus led interim government is also facing protests, on a daily basis, from civil servants, school teachers and employees at the national revenue service on different issues.
US May Vet Student Visa Applicants' Social Media; Interview Scheduling Paused

1 week ago | deccanchronicle.com | Vineeta Pandey

This announcement follows reports that the Donald Trump administration has instructed all U.S. embassies and consular sections to pause scheduling new interviews for student visa applicants, as it considers implementing social media vetting for foreign individuals planning to study in America. The United States government has stated that it will use all available tools to conduct background checks on individuals seeking to enter the country.
Delhi Airport Among Top 10 Hub Airports in Asia-Pacific, Middle East

1 week ago | deccanchronicle.com | Vineeta Pandey

New Delhi: Delhi Airport has been ranked among the top 10 hub airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID). The airport, operated by GMR-DIAL, is the only Indian airport to be included in the top 10. Dubai International Airport leads this year’s Hub Connectivity Index, followed by Shanghai Pudong and Hamad International Airports.
China Rebuilding Lalmonirhat Airport Near Siliguri On Indian Border

1 week ago | deccanchronicle.com | Vineeta Pandey

New Delhi: Amid the news of China rebuilding Lalmonirhat Airport near Siliguri in India, the Bangladesh Army has said that it will not allow any foreign entity to operate in the country in a way that harms its security and national interest. The dormant Lalmonirhat airbase, in Rangpur division, is roughly 20 km away from the Indian border and is very close to the strategic Siliguri corridor.
Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Attacks Yunus' Interim Government

1 week ago | deccanchronicle.com | Vineeta Pandey

New Delhi: Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh has once again attacked the country’s interim government led by Mohammad Yunus of seizing control of the government with the help of extremist groups. In an audio message released on Facebook, she accused Yunus of being a stooge of the United States of America and “selling the nation” to it. She also condemned the recent ban on Awami League as “unconstitutional.”“What is happening is beyond tolerance.
Bangladesh Interim Govt Signals Longer Stay

1 week ago | deccanchronicle.com | Vineeta Pandey

New Delhi: Amid mounting tensions with the Army and pressure from political parties like the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the interim government of Bangladesh is trying to build its case for a longer stay. On Saturday, the Muhammad Yunus government went into a huddle and after a closed-door meeting of the advisory council, it was announced that Mr Yunus will continue to be the head of the interim government and will take a call on elections and other reforms at an appropriate time.
Bangladesh: Yunus Threatens To Resign, Before That Sacks FS

2 weeks ago | deccanchronicle.com | Vineeta Pandey

New Delhi: Under pressure to hold elections by December this year and hand over the charge to an elected government, the Chief Advisor of the country’s interim government Professor Mohammad Yunus has threatened to resign. Many see this as theatrics by Yunus to trigger a fresh wave of massive protests in order to hide his failure to carry out promised reforms and political stability in the country and postpone elections.
Terrorism is Terrible Blight on Pakistan, its People and the Region: UK Tells Pakistan

2 weeks ago | deccanchronicle.com | Vineeta Pandey

New Delhi: As the UK tries to mediate for a durable peace between India and Pakistan, British foreign secretary David Lammy, in a meeting with Pakistan foreign minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad, has told Islamabad to act against terrorism, saying it is a "terrible blight” on the country, its people and the region. The British minister is learnt to have told Pakistan to act on the terror groups operating from its soil and work for a sustained ceasefire.
British FM Asks Pak to Act on Terror, Work for Long Lasting Peace

2 weeks ago | deccanchronicle.com | Vineeta Pandey

New Delhi: As it tries to mediate for a durable peace compared to a fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the United Kingdom has told Pak to act against terrorism saying it is a "terrible blight” on the country, its people, and on the region. This was conveyed to Pakistan during the meeting between UK Foreign Secretary Mr David Lammy and Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad.
Duplicate Voter ID Numbers Solved, Says EC

3 weeks ago | deccanchronicle.com | Vineeta Pandey

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Tuesday said that the issue of duplicate EPIC cards was resolved as those who had duplicate card numbers had been issued new numbers and voter cards. Officials said the number of similar EPIC numbers found were miniscule, averaging to around one in four polling stations out of the country's wide network of 10.5 lakh polling stations.