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1. Introduction Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by a Dhaka tribunal for alleged “crimes against humanity” during the 2024 student uprising. While the verdict has brought relief to families of victims who died due to police brutality, it raises significant political, diplomatic, and legal questions—especially because Hasina is currently in exile in India. The sentencing has triggered an extradition demand by the interim Bangladeshi government and a measured diplomatic response from New Delhi. This article analyses the verdict, India’s legal obligations, relevant statutes, constitutional provisions, judicial precedents, and the possible next steps. 2. The Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina 2.1 Charges and Findings The tribunal court, presided over by Judge Golam Mortuza Mozumder, held Sheikh Hasina guilty on three major counts: Incitement of violence Issuing orders leading to killings Failure to prevent atrocities committed under her g...

India-Philippines Defense Cooperation: BrahMos Missile System Deliveries Continue In a testament to the burgeoning defense ties between India and the Philippines, deliveries of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India to the Philippines are underway as part of a USD 375 million agreement. This ongoing supply forms a crucial component of the defense contract signed between the two nations, reaffirming their commitment to bolstering security cooperation. New Batch Arrives in Manila Recently, another batch of BrahMos missile system supplies reached an air base in Manila, transported via a chartered Ilyushin-76 transport aircraft from India. With officials from both India and the Philippines overseeing the receipt of the equipment, this marks a significant step forward in their defense partnership. Continued Delivery Amidst Tensions This delivery follows the initial shipment of supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines on April 19, facilitated by the Indian Air Force's C-1...

India and Kazakhstan Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Introduction: India and Kazakhstan recently held a joint working group meeting to discuss counter-terrorism challenges and enhance cooperation in addressing security threats. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement summarizing the key outcomes of the meeting, which took place in Astana. Key Points Discussed: During the meeting, led by Joint Secretary (CT) KD Dewal from the Ministry of External Affairs and Ambassador-at-Large Talgat Kaliyev from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, both delegations engaged in comprehensive discussions on various aspects of counter-terrorism. Assessment of Threats: One of the primary focuses was assessing terrorist threats in their respective regions, particularly state-sponsored and cross-border terrorism in South Asia. The discussions also encompassed terror activities in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to address th...