US, UN discuss int’l community’s efforts to end violence after Myanmar coup
23 June 2021, 16:58 PM
South Asia
Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Biden’s reluctance in engaging Pakistan 'stunning', says US senator
23 June 2021, 07:00 AM
South Asia
Chinese national’s arrest near Bangladesh border: Indian agencies probe 'larger conspiracy'
23 June 2021, 05:23 AM
South Asia
'Women wearing few clothes impact men, unless robots': Imran Khan's rape remark draws flak
21 June 2021, 17:51 PM
South Asia
Taliban say committed to Afghan peace talks
20 June 2021, 07:16 AM
South Asia
Govts of South Asian countries fail to devise Covid-19 recovery solutions: experts
19 June 2021, 05:38 AM
Business
Chinese, Indian workers among 11 killed in Nepal floods, 25 missing
18 June 2021, 11:54 AM
South Asia
India calls for ‘open and inclusive’ Indo-Pacific based on sovereignty, peace
16 June 2021, 09:57 AM
South Asia
Police trying to find out if Chinese man illegally entering India from Bangladesh is a spy
16 June 2021, 05:38 AM
South Asia
‘Illegally crossing over from Bangladesh’: Chinese national remanded in West Bengal
13 June 2021, 08:33 AM
South Asia
How luxurious is Bangladesh's first luxury train service?
Within only a few weeks of Sonar Bangla Express inauguration, complaints have surfaced. The authorities might term the express as a luxury train, but their definition of ‘luxury’ comes into question.
14 July 2016, 09:11 AM
India to move fencing at Bangladesh zero line
India has decided to shift its fencing along with Bangladesh towards the zero line in order to mitigate the problems of Indian villages situated between the fence and the border.
13 July 2016, 07:11 AM
J&K violence toll hits 31
Kashmir yesterday saw sporadic violence which left one person dead, raising the death toll to 31. Indian Prime Minister Narendra
12 July 2016, 20:38 PM
Peshawar school massacre mastermind killed in US drone strike
The mastermind behind the December 2014 massacre at Peshawar's Army Public School, has been killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan, senior Pakistani security officials claim.
12 July 2016, 08:54 AM
Deplorable when sportsmen, artistes become victims of hate: Shoaib Akhtar
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as 'Rawalpindi Express', says it is "unfortunate and deplorable" when they become victims of hate or crime.
11 July 2016, 07:51 AM
India bars ‘un-authorised Peace TV’ airing
India’s Information and Broadcasting ministry (I&B) directs cable operators to black out “un-authorised” television channels including controversial Peace TV of Dr Zakir Naik, reports The Hindustan Times.
9 July 2016, 07:50 AM
Indian president condemns Sholakia attack
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee strongly condemns the attack at the largest Eid congregation at Sholakia in Kishoreganj of Bangladesh.
7 July 2016, 14:39 PM
Japanese firms tighten security measures after Dhaka attack
Following the terrorist attack in an upscale Dhaka cafe frequented by expats, Japanese firms are calling for a review of security measures for their nationals working overseas.
4 July 2016, 05:26 AM
Tensions rife in Rakhine
Myanmar's bitterly-divided Rakhine State saw mass protests yesterday as thousands of Buddhists, including monks,
3 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Trafficked Indian boy Sonu on mother’s lap
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today welcomes home Sonu, the “trafficked” Indian boy who went missing from Delhi six years ago and was traced in Bangladesh.
30 June 2016, 14:11 PM
Pay hike for Indian govt employees
The Indian cabinet yesterday approved the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission which will benefit over one crore
29 June 2016, 19:42 PM
IIT plans to enroll students from Bangladesh
Students from Bangladesh can now look forward to securing admission in Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), one of the most prestigious and sought-after tech institutions in the world.
29 June 2016, 12:06 PM
Exam topper sent to jail for cheating
An Indian student has been sent to jail for cheating after she failed a retest.
27 June 2016, 18:00 PM
8 soldiers killed, over 20 Injured in terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama
Eight soldiers have been killed and over 20 injured in a terrorist attack on a Central Reserve Police Force convoy in Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.
25 June 2016, 14:10 PM
Ban on Nepal citizens working in Afghanistan
Nepal has barred its citizens from working in Afghanistan after a suicide bomb attack killed 13 Nepali guards in Kabul
24 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Myanmar needs 'space' to deal with rights abuses: EU
The European Union said on Wednesday Myanmar needed "space" to deal with human rights abuses in its restive
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM
N Korea test fires mid-range missiles
Nuclear-armed North Korea conducted two back-to-back tests of a powerful new medium-range missile yesterday,
22 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Hasina to attend reception in West Bengal
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accepts an invitation of the West Bengal state government for a reception in her honour.
20 June 2016, 08:58 AM
Modi wishes Rahul on 46th birthday
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday wished Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi long and healthy life on his 46th birthday.
19 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Terror and talks can’t go together: Sushma on India-Pakistan ties
India-Pakistan relations are “jatil” (complicated) and talks and terrorism cannot go together, says Indian external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.
19 June 2016, 13:20 PM