As U Min Aung Hlaing, a top military commander-turnedPresident of Myanmar (formerly Burma or Brahmadesh), completed his five-day official visit to India, political observers have begun analysing its aftermath.
Five years after Myanmar's military seized power and plunged the country into a prolonged civil conflict, a new reality is emerging across Asia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday held extensive bilateral talks in New Delhi, reaffirming their commitment to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, connectivity, security, technology and development sectors, while underscoring that peace and stability in Myanmar remain vital for regional security and the wider Southeast Asian region.
The current visit of Myanmar's president, U Min Aung Hlaing, to India comes at a freighted moment for both countries.
More than 100 homes were reportedly damaged after a powerful explosion ripped through Kaung Tat village, prompting a large-scale rescue effort and an official investigation.
Nearly five years after Myanmar’s military seized power, the generals have returned to a familiar ritual: the ballot box.
As Bangladesh is surrounded by India (leaving aside a few kilometers under Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal), any disturbance in the south Asian nation possesses the potential to negatively impact eastern India, precisely the north-eastern region.
Nearly five years after overthrowing Myanmar's elected government, the military junta on Sunday began polling in a tightly controlled national election.
Searches were carried out at various locations in Aizawl and Champhai in Mizoram, Sribhumi (Karimganj) in Assam, and Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
“The investigation stems from a complaint filed by Imtiyaz Babu, a resident of Bawana, who was among several Indian nationals rescued by Myanmar military forces during a raid on a scam complex in Myawaddy on October 22,” a senior police officer said.
