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New Delhi.India’s two closest neighbours — Bangladesh and Nepal — are heading toward crucial elections, and New Delhi is keeping a sharp diplomatic eye on every move.Under its “Neighbourhood First Policy,” India views both elections as pivotal to the region’s stability, security, and strategic balance, especially amid growing Chinese influence in South Asia. 🔹 Bangladesh: Hasina vs Khaleda — The Return of Political Fire Bangladesh is preparing for general elections early next year, and the political atmosphere is already charged.Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has hinted at boycotting the polls, while her rival Khaleda Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has already announced candidates for 237 constituencies. Violence erupted during recent political rallies, raising fear...

Ardsley, New York – November 1, 2025 The Durga Temple of Westchester organized a soul-stirring musical evening at the Ardsley Community Center, filling the air with devotion, melody, and cultural harmony. The event, held on November 1, 2025, transformed the evening into a celebration of Indian music, spirituality, and togetherness — leaving an everlasting impression on every attendee. Renowned Hindustani classical and Bollywood vocalist Shri Pranab Biswas opened the evening with his mesmerizing voice, captivating the audience from the very first note. Accompanying him were the Taal Samrat Pt. Aditya Narayan Banerjee on tabla, Atish Mitra on guitar, and Satyajit Bhattacharya on keyboard. Their seamless coordination and soulful renditions created a perfect confluence of music, devotion...

China currently controls nearly 60–65% of the global rare earth market, and the United States imports a major portion of its requirement from Beijing. However, with China now adopting a “controlled export” policy, Washington is under mounting strategic pressure—forcing it to look for alternative sources. In a surprising geopolitical twist, Pakistan has positioned itself as a potential challenger to China’s dominance. During a recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir presented a box containing colorful mineral stones and ores. These reportedly included bastnäsite and monazite, which are primary sources of high-value rare earth elements such as cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium—critical for smartphones, missile guid...