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India seeks to step up engagement as Myanmar elects new presidentMyanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing becomes president. India watches closely as ties are strategic. India supports Myanmar's developm...06 Apr, 2026, 06.02 PM IST- Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected as president: AFP tallyMyanmar'tally showed, with the ex-military commander set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise after snatching power by force five years...03 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Myanmar paves way for junta chief to become civilian presidentMyanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing is set to transition to a civilian role as vice-president. He has been nominated for the position an...30 Mar, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
- Military-backed party leads in early election results in MyanmarMyanmar's military-appointed election body announced the military-backed USDP party won the majority of seats in the first phase of its gen...03 Jan, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- Myanmar holds phase 1 of three-phase polls; India sends observerMyanmar commenced its first elections since the 2021 military takeover, with voting spread across three phases. Over 5,000 candidates are c...29 Dec, 2025, 08.34 AM IST
- Why China, a one-party state, is backing elections in a neighbouring countryAs Myanmar approaches a pivotal election, the political landscape is fraught with opposition to the ruling junta. China is supporting the e...25 Dec, 2025, 10.45 AM IST
- UN secretary-general calls for end to 'deplorable' violence in MyanmarUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Myanmar's military rulers to end the "deplorable" violence and establish a credible path back t...27 Oct, 2025, 02.44 PM IST
- India backs Myanmar's election plan: ReportIndia will send teams to monitor Myanmar's upcoming general election in December, a move signaling support despite widespread criticism of ...01 Sep, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
- China reaches out to assist Myanmar junta-backed partyChinese diplomats based in Myanmar this week held meetings with USDP functionaries after the junta announced intention to hold polls, ET ha...03 Dec, 2022, 07.14 AM IST
- Myanmar junta threatens to dissolve Suu Kyi's party over election fraud"What shall we do with the (National League for Democracy) party that (acted) illegally. Should we dissolve the party or charge those who c...22 May, 2021, 10.51 AM IST
- UK sanctions Myanmar generals after military coupMyanmar's military has arrested civilian leaders, including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, and announced a year-long state of emergency, ...18 Feb, 2021, 09.51 PM IST
- UN chief reaches out to Asian leaders to call for collective action for reversal of coup in MyanmarThe military accused Suu Kyi's government of not investigating allegations of voter fraud in recent elections. Suu Kyi's party swept that v...09 Feb, 2021, 09.35 AM IST
- Will do everything to mobilise global community to ensure coup fails in Myanmar: UN chiefThe UN Security Council met on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Myanmar after the military seized power and detained State Counsellor Au...04 Feb, 2021, 01.03 PM IST
- Myanmar's journey back to military ruleHere is a timeline of a nation that emerged from a military dictatorship, only to plunge into a trouble-filled -- and perhaps short-lived -...01 Feb, 2021, 09.39 AM IST
- Ban Ki-moon welcomes election of first civilian President Htin Kyaw in MyanmarUN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated Htin Kyaw for being elected as Myanmar's first civilian President in over five decades.17 Mar, 2016, 10.07 AM IST
- UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls Suu Kyi, pledging continued UN support for reformsHe said the UN would continue to support democratic reform efforts and remain a steady partner as it faces its future challenges.18 Nov, 2015, 12.52 PM IST
- Aung San Suu Kyi's victory is a symbol of positive changeAung San Suu Kyi and 39 other members of her National League for Democracy (NLD) have won in the by-election in Myanmar.03 Apr, 2012, 02.14 AM IST
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