Moscow wants India to join a coalition alongside its old adversaries, plus Iran - but New Delhi doesn't seem all that keen India is expected to reject Russia's offer to join the "Afghan Quad", a coalition that also includes Pakistan and China - in a decision that reflects its unwillingness to engage with rivals on Kabul's future.

India-Bangladesh relations have hit an all-time low after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, coming to the helm in Dhaka.

In the midst of Bangladesh's political upheaval, with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's flight from the country, Pakistan has dispatched its notorious Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to take advantage of the rising anti-India sentiments.

Pakistan's notorious spy agency ISI secretly sent four top members to Dhaka, raising a red flag in New Delhi. Acknowledging the development, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday that India is keeping a very close watch on the developments.

The South Asian neighbours tried hard to enlist the support of the local media and the authorities, while Brasilia stayed neutral.

India and Afghanistan have taken a significant step in securing their first high-level bilateral engagement. No foreign government, including India, officially recognizes the Taliban regime.

A delegation of Pakistan's ISI is in Bangladesh after Dhaka's military delegation visited Rawalpindi, reports suggest. It has garnered India's attention as MEA on Friday said that New Delhi is keeping an eye,

India said that it is closely monitoring the recent developments and "will take appropriate steps" when it comes to national security.

At present, China maintains contact with Bangladesh's caretaker government and influential groups within the country, including radical organizations like Jamaat-e-Islami.

Rohit Sharma 's Indian cricket team will play a warm-up match in Dubai ahead of the Champions Trophy, starting February 19. The warm-up game is part of India's plan to get used to the conditions. India's first official match will be against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium on February 20.

Pakistan’s ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik is in Dhaka, signalling an advancement in Bangladesh-Pakistan ties. This rapprochement comes amid Sheikh Hasina’s ousting and raises concerns over intelligence-sharing networks aimed at destabilising India.

India-Bangladesh relations have hit an all-time low after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, coming to the helm in Dhaka.