Extremist groups ‘active’ in India, claims US, warns of terror attacks across South Asia
The US administration of President Donald Trump has warned its citizens travelling to Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in an advisory and said extremist elements are also "active" in India.
Mar 07, 2017, 12:13 PM IST
Asif Ali Zardari urges Donald Trump to appoint South Asia envoy
Former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari has urged newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump to appoint an envoy for South Asia as soon as possible and seize an opportunity missed by the Obama administration to coordinate a top-level response to the regional terrorist threat.
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Pakistan made "counterproductive" moves risking nuke war: Joe Biden
Nuclear weapons and the possibility of a terrorist obtaining nuclear material, remain among the most pressing security challenges, US Vice President Joe Biden said.
Jan 13, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
Don't want to join arms race in South Asia: Pakistan
Making a case for Pakistan's entry into the 35-member elite club, Aslam stressed Islamabad's non-proliferation credentials and said that it has "always followed international standards while delivering weapons".
Jan 12, 2017, 16:58 PM IST
Democrat lawmaker pledges to do more for Hindus in South Asia
A Democratic lawmaker, who is set to become the new face of the party in post-election debacle, has pledged to highlight the persecution of Hindus in South Asia and do more to integrate the concerns and aspirations of the community in India into his work.
Dec 24, 2016, 11:26 AM IST
97% of Indians migrating for marriage are female
Devanik Saha/IndiaSpend/IANS
Dec 17, 2016, 00:30 AM IST
'Healthy oils, low-heat cooking can reduce heart problems of South Asians'
Preventing coronary heart disease (CHD) is not just about what you eat but is also linked to the cooking style you adopt, according to a team of international researchers who say urbanised South Asian's susceptibility to the disease is partly due to high-heat cooking methods such as roasting or frying.
Oct 26, 2016, 15:57 PM IST
India, broader South Asian region remain steady amidst global slowdown
Amit Kapoor and Sankalp Sharma/IANS
Oct 13, 2016, 11:55 AM IST
China now offers to help resolve India-Pakistan conflict after criticising New Delhi
Earlier, China's state-run media quoted leading experts as saying that India's move to completely seal its border with Pakistan was a "very irrational decision".
Oct 12, 2016, 11:19 AM IST
After India, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Sri Lanka pulls out of 19th SAARC summit in Islamabad
Pakistan is the rotational host of the 19th SAARC summit whose future is hanging in balance after five countries pulled out their participation from the event.
Sep 30, 2016, 15:33 PM IST
Islamabad SAARC Summit likely to be called off
The 19th SAARC Summit to be hosted by Pakistan in November is likely to be postponed with India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan - four of the eight members of the South Asian grouping - deciding to pull out, citing incitement of terrorism in the region.
Sep 28, 2016, 14:03 PM IST
'Killer haze' killed over 100,000 in South Asia last year: Study
A smog outbreak in Southeast Asia last year may have caused over 100,000 premature deaths, according to a new study released Monday that triggered calls for action to tackle the "killer haze".
Sep 19, 2016, 11:43 AM IST
SAARC meet on anti-terrorism mechanism next week
Top security experts from SAARC countries will meet here for two days next week to strengthen the anti-terrorism mechanism for South Asia.
Sep 16, 2016, 23:05 PM IST
77 mn women added to banking system in 1 year
Saumya Tewari/IndiaSpend/IANS
Aug 19, 2016, 15:09 PM IST
Vietnam warns South China Sea is a `test` of ASEAN
Vietnam has warned that the inability of Southeast Asian nations to forge a unified front against Beijing`s militarisation of the South China Sea is a "test" of the regional bloc in the face of its greatest security challenge.
Jul 25, 2016, 09:23 AM IST
Al Qaeda, its allies in South Asia pose high threat: US
Al-Qaeda and its allies in South Asia particularly the Haqqani network and Taliban continue to pose a "high" threat to America's regional interests, a top US counter-terrorism official said.
Jul 15, 2016, 11:12 AM IST
Any exception in granting membership to NSG will disturb regional stability: Pakistan
Any "exception" in granting membership to the NSG will "disturb" strategic stability in South Asia, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain today told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Jun 23, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
Hailstorms, rain, tornado kill 51 persons in eastern China, dozens injured
Extreme weather, including hailstorms, heavy rain and a tornado, killed 51 and injured dozens in China`s eastern Jiangsu province, the official Xinhua news agency reported Thursday.
Jun 23, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
US support for India's NSG bid part of greater design: Pakistan's NSA
Pakistan is upset at the US decision to aggressively campaign for India while ignoring Islamabad's aspirations to become an NSG member.
Jun 22, 2016, 13:51 PM IST
India varsities lead in South Asia: Report
Bangladesh`s University of Dhaka and Pakistan`s National University of Sciences and Technology occupy places in the top 20.
Jun 21, 2016, 21:56 PM IST
