41 million affected by South Asia flooding, situation could worsen: United Nation
Nearly a thousand people have been killed, and tens of thousands of homes, schools and hospitals have been destroyed in Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
Aug 25, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
Death toll from South Asia flooding tops 1,000
Thousands of soldiers and emergency personnel have been deployed across India, Bangladesh and Nepal, where authorities say a total of 1,009 bodies have been recovered since August 10 when intense rainfall started falling.
Aug 24, 2017, 15:01 PM IST
Delhi Police ties up with Uber for women safety
The DCP of the Crime Branch, Madhur Verma, who was also present at the programme, said the Himmat app is the Delhi Police's another step towards women's safety which becomes more crucial in a society that has a parochial mindset.
Aug 04, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
Resolve 'Doklam standoff' peacefully: Former Russian minister to China, India
India has conveyed to the Chinese government that the road construction would represent a significant change of status quo with serious security implications for it.
Jul 29, 2017, 20:15 PM IST
Pakistan deploys 15,000-strong force for Chinese security
Pakistan has been battling Islamist and nationalist insurgencies in mineral-rich Balochistan since 2004, with hundreds of soldiers and militants killed in the fighting.
UN chief's meetings with India, Pak PMs sign of his commitment to Kashmir issue: Aide
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' several meetings with Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan in the six months since he assumed charge is a sign of his involvement and commitment over the Kashmir issue, according to one of his spokespersons.
Jun 24, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
Hindus facing persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh: Report
In the report, HAF lists Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Pakistan as "egregious violators" of human rights of Hindu minorities.
Jun 23, 2017, 15:02 PM IST
India ranks 137th in Global Peace Index 2017, Bhutan most peaceful in South Asia
The Sydney-based think-tank said that level of peace around the world has improved slightly for the first time since the Syrian war began in 2011.
Jun 17, 2017, 19:04 PM IST
Bizarre! These three 'super fertile' Pakistani men fathered almost hundred kids
"The more Muslims grow, the more their enemies will fear them. Muslims should go for more and more children," the father says.
Jun 10, 2017, 20:53 PM IST
Pakistan an important partner in South Asia, Putin tells Sharif
He conveyed this to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana on Friday.
Jun 10, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
Pakistan nuke tests created balance of power in region: Nawaz Sharif
Pakistan's nuclear programme created a balance of power in South Asia and is just becoming a symbol of peace.
May 28, 2017, 17:14 PM IST
Two Chinese nationals kidnapped in Pakistan: China state media
Two Chinese nationals working in Pakistan were kidnapped Wednesday, local police and China`s state media said, in an attack which could raise safety concerns for Beijing`s multi-billion dollar investment in the country.
May 24, 2017, 17:30 PM IST
Pakistan approaches UN against India's move to change demography in Kashmir
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has written a letter to the United Nations Secretary General highlighting alleged Indian attempts to bring demographic changes to Jammu and Kashmir, a Foreign Office statement said on Saturday.
May 14, 2017, 09:04 AM IST
ISRO all set to launch India's 'priceless gift' South Asia Satellite
ISRO begins countdown for launch of South Asia satellite. Watch complete news story for getting the detailed news updates!
May 05, 2017, 16:15 PM IST
Higher tobacco taxes can help South Asia kick the butt
Higher taxes on tobacco could reduce smoking rates in South Asia by at least one-third and avoid 35-45 million premature deaths, according to a recent study.
Apr 11, 2017, 21:37 PM IST
In veiled jibe at Pakistan, PM Modi says 'One thought' in South Asia that breeds, encourages terrorism
PM Modi was accompanied by visiting Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the function.
Apr 08, 2017, 17:24 PM IST
Donald Trump may get involved in India-Pakistan peace process, says Nikki Haley - Watch
India has opposed external involvement in bilateral issues with Pakistan.
Al Qaeda wants to create local leadership in South Asia: US official
The top al Qaeda leadership has started nurturing terror units in South Asia, including in India, to give a local face to their outfit, according to a senior US defence official.
Mar 27, 2017, 14:43 PM IST
Outgoing UN peacekeeping head praises Indian, South Asian troops
As of February, there were 7,606 Indians serving in the peacekeeping operations, the second largest contingent, after Ethiopia with 8,321.
US mentions India in South Asia travel warning
The US has issued a travel warning to its citizens visiting Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and said extremist elements are also "active" in India.
Mar 07, 2017, 15:08 PM IST
