Aaj Ka Panchang, August 11, 2024: Tulsidas Jayanti will be marked on this day. Tulsidas was often regarded as a reincarnation of Maharishi Valmiki, the composer of the original Sanskrit Ramayana.

India-Maldives relations showed improvement as President Mohamed Muizzu met India’s foreign minister, S Jaishankar, to inaugurate water and sanitation projects. Muizzu emphasized India’s support as invaluable, while Jaishankar highlighted the partnership’s motto. Both nations expressed commitment to strengthening ties, underscoring India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy and dedication to the Global South.

Prof Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, condemned attacks on minority communities as ‘heinous.’ Thousands of protesters in major cities demonstrated for the safety and security of Hindus, demanding justice following numerous incidents of violence after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Yunus urged protection for all religious minorities in Bangladesh.