South Asia

People's Forum for the Rise of South Asia Aims To Address Trade, Tourism And Technology

The event was organized by ARSP Foundation in collaboration with Yuvsatta (Youth for Peace), Gandhi Smriti & Darshan Samiti, and the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Apr 26, 2024, 13:26 PM IST

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China's 'king', dictator Jinping!

If you want to live in China.. you need to say Jinping-Jinping! The same is true in China, the world's most populous country. During the Communist Party meeting, former Chinese President Hu Jintao was forcibly taken out of the party meeting by holding hands.

Oct 22, 2022, 21:40 PM IST

'South Asia is hotspot for climate crisis, Pakistan floods a warning': UN Secretary-General

The UN has issued an urgent appeal for $160 million to provide help. "People living in these climate crisis hotspots are 15 times more likely to die from climate impacts," Guterres said.

Aug 30, 2022, 21:47 PM IST

Economic confidence sees biggest fall; extreme poverty will rise in India: ACCA & IMA’s economy survey

In India, the region's largest economy, the central bank has raised interest rates from 4 per cent to 5.4 per cent since May as it grapples with inflation which is rising towards 7 per cent.

Aug 17, 2022, 19:19 PM IST

Situation in South Asia extremely dangerous due to Taliban takeover of Afghanistan: US

“I think it's an extremely dangerous situation in South Asia broadly. I do think that it is in China's interest, right! That the Pakistani government and army go after these jihadist groups less selectively. It's also in the interest obviously of security and stability across South Asia,” said Gen (rtd) H R McMaster.

Oct 07, 2021, 06:49 AM IST

Myanmar authorities open new corruption cases against deposed pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The cases are the latest of a series brought against elected leader Suu Kyi, who was overthrown by the army on Feb. 1 in a coup that has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos.

Jun 10, 2021, 12:13 PM IST

At UNSC, India highlights Pakistan's link with Al Qaeda, Islamic State in South Asia

Tirumurti explained that the "world is fully aware that these groups also perpetrate terrorist activities from safe havens in Pakistan, including through violent attacks in Afghanistan that have disrupted the peace process". India's comments came at a UNSC briefing on the 12th report of the UN Secretary-General (SG) on the threat posed by the Islamic State (ISIL/Da'esh) to international peace and security.

Feb 11, 2021, 01:05 AM IST

India's NSA Ajit Doval meets Afghan leadership in Kabul to support peace process

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is in Kabul, in the first high-level visit from Delhi to Afghanistan amid the peace process.

Jan 13, 2021, 22:04 PM IST

Air pollution causing over 3 lakh pregnancy losses in India, says Lancet Health report

According to a modelling study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, Pregnant women in Indian subcontinent who are exposed to poor air quality, may be at higher risk of stillbirths and miscarriages.

Jan 07, 2021, 16:24 PM IST

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Jammu and Kashmir: Militants infiltration near LoC in Keran sector failed

The infiltration of militants near LoC in the Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir has been thwarted. An attempt was made to infiltrate the border under the guise of a ceasefire. Which has been thwarted by Indian soldiers.

Nov 13, 2020, 15:28 PM IST

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Special Report: Preparations to trap China in South Asia

The world is getting one against China, US Secretary of State warns China.

Oct 22, 2020, 09:04 AM IST

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Women in South Asia: Are we caught between Tradition & Modernity?

Mariam Wardak, Social Activist, Afghanistan speaks on "Women in South Asia: Are we caught between Tradition & Modernity?' at the WION Global Summit in Dubai.

Feb 20, 2019, 21:18 PM IST

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Counter Terrorism: The Indian perspective in a multi-polar world

As the highest contributor to the UN peace keeping forces, India has supported global efforts for establising peace across the world but India continued to suffer terror strikes. What is New Delhi's counter terrorism strategy? How does India view global threat? In this session 'Counter Terrorism: The Indian Perspective in multi polar world' the panelists Congress Spokesperson Manish Tiwari, and BJP's in-charge of foreign affairs department Vijay Chauthaiwale discuss the options.

Feb 20, 2019, 16:14 PM IST