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Myanmar’s parliament elected military chief Min Aung Hlaing as president, five years after his 2021 coup ousted Aung San Suu Kyi. The election, dominated by army-backed lawmakers, is seen as a move to maintain military control despite nominally restoring an elected government

The NIA has arrested seven foreign nationals, including a US security analyst, over alleged illegal entry via the Mizoram border and suspected links to training armed groups in Myanmar, raising concerns over security vulnerabilities and triggering diplomatic reactions.

Bhutan spinner Sonam Yeshey made history by taking 8 wickets for 7 runs in a T20I against Myanmar, becoming the first bowler ever to claim eight wickets in a men’s T20 International match

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 13 accused in a major digital arrest cyber fraud case under Operation Chakra-V. Investigations revealed cross-border links, slave compounds in Myanmar, and coerced Indian nationals running scam call centres

India repatriated 270 nationals from Thailand after they fled a cyber scam hub in Myanmar’s Myawaddy following a crackdown. The Indian Air Force operated two flights from Mae Sot, while more repatriations are expected as authorities probe the scam network

Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission has scheduled polls for December 28, in a vote critics call a sham to legitimise the army’s 2021 coup.

India face Indonesia in their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers opener on August 6 in Yangon. Led by Joakim Alexandersson, India are aiming to qualify for the Asian Cup and end a two-decade absence from the tournament

India announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers in Myanmar. Grouped with Indonesia, Turkmenistan, and Myanmar, the team aims for qualification to Thailand 2026

India lost over Rs 22,845 crore to cyber crimes in 2024, with 36.37 lakh cases reported. A major chunk is linked to Chinese-run cybercrime syndicates trafficking Indians for scams. The government is rescuing victims and strengthening international cooperation.

Myanmar refugees who had fled to Mizoram following clashes between Chin rebel groups have returned home after a ceasefire

The Indian Army has denied claims by banned ULFA (I) that it carried out drone strikes on their Myanmar base, killing 19 cadres. The Army says no such operation occurred, though ULFA (I) insists senior leaders were targeted and killed

The Indian U-20 women’s football team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Tashkent, preparing for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in Myanmar in August 2025

“India is a nation of influence” in Myanmar, the official said on Monday, adding that the situation in the country is “diabolical” with the earthquake adding to the already dire political and insurgency crises.

The new proclamation, which Trump signed on Wednesday, applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

India Under-20 women's team is drawn alongside Myanmar, Indonesia, and Turkmenistan in Group D of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers

Focus on security, economic integration and people-to-people ties is essential for BIMSTEC to evolve from a concept into an effective regional organisation

Indian Air Force planes carrying relief materials to quake victims in Myanmar faced GPS spoofing or GPS interference, raising security concerns.

With its funding and bilateral efforts, the Quad grouping is facilitating the delivery of relief supplies, deploying emergency medical teams and supporting humanitarian partners working in Myanmar to provide care for those affected by the earthquake.

The summit, which brings together leaders from Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Bhutan, is a crucial platform for fostering collaboration in areas such as connectivity, development, and regional economic integration within the Bay of Bengal region.

BIMSTEC is a regional grouping comprising seven member states in the Bay of Bengal region -- five from South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) and two from Southeast Asia (Myanmar and Thailand).