Myanmar president hails 'triumph' of democratic transition

Myanmar President Thein Sein hails the "triumph" of the country's transition of power, addressing a military-dominated parliament for the final time before a handover to Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy movement.
28 January 2016, 05:49 AM

India displays military might

Thousands gathered in New Delhi amid tight security yesterday for India's annual Republic Day parade, a pomp-filled spectacle of military
26 January 2016, 18:00 PM

We will bury IS

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has vowed to "bury" the Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan, a report said, after Washington
25 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Focus on anti-terror

French President Francois Hollande vowed yesterday not to weaken his resolve against terrorism as he held talks with India's leader on
25 January 2016, 18:00 PM

India, France sign Rafale agreement: Modi

India signs a deal with France to purchase 36 Rafale fighter jets, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says.
25 January 2016, 11:05 AM

IS in Afghanistan: We will bury them, says President Ghani

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has promised to "bury" the Islamic State (IS) militant group, whose local offshoot has clashed with government forces and Taliban fighters.
25 January 2016, 05:36 AM

Amit Shah re-elected as BJP president

Amit Shah has been re-elected president of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the next three years.
24 January 2016, 12:57 PM

Nepal's crisis drags on as ethnic minorities reject charter amendment

Nepal's ethnic minorities have rejected a constitutional amendment, dashing hopes of an end to a political crisis that has led to fuel shortages and hampered deliveries of relief materials to survivors of last year's earthquakes.
24 January 2016, 11:31 AM

Pakistan university attackers vow to target schools in new video

The Taliban faction behind a massacre at a university in northwest Pakistan this week issues a video message Friday vowing to target schools throughout the country.
22 January 2016, 12:08 PM

Taliban send message of impunity

As grieving Pakistani parents lament the government's failure to keep their children safe, analysts say the Taliban have sent a message with their latest campus massacre -- a national crackdown on extremism has failed and they can hit targets at will.
21 January 2016, 18:30 PM

Nepal cops kill 3 in new charter clashes

Nepal police said yesterday they fired on demonstrators, killing three, after fresh violence erupted in the country's southern plains where ethnic minority protesters have mounted a months-long battle over a new constitution.
21 January 2016, 18:30 PM

Nasheed lands in London after prison release

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed landed in Britain yesterday, his aide told AFP, after the Indian Ocean islands' government granted him prison leave for urgent surgery.
21 January 2016, 18:23 PM

Legendary Indian dancer dies aged 97

Legendary classical dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai has died at the age of 97 in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
21 January 2016, 18:20 PM

Afghan rocket kills 3 in NW Pakistan

A rocket fired from Afghanistan hit a shop in a restive Pakistani tribal region close to the Afghan border yesterday, killing three people, officials said. The
21 January 2016, 18:20 PM

'India's cleanest village' clings on to its serenity

In the tiny hamlet of Mawlynnong in India's far north east, plastic is banned and spotless paths are lined with flowers -- but its reputation as Asia's cleanest village has proved a mixed blessing.
21 January 2016, 07:05 AM

4 Saarc countries agree to discuss rail deal

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) have agreed to begin discussions on the possibility of having a BBIN Rail Agreement drawing on the draft Saarc Regional Rail Agreement template.
20 January 2016, 18:00 PM

21 killed in Pakistan university attack

21 people die in a Taliban assault on a university in Pakistan Wednesday, where witnesses report two large explosions as security forces move in under dense fog to halt the bloodshed.
20 January 2016, 05:13 AM

Nepal charter talks fail to end protests

Talks between the Nepali government and minority groups to resolve a dispute over a new constitution have fallen apart, opposition
19 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Delhi ends car ban trial

New Delhi yesterday wrapped up a trial of draconian driving restrictions that has taken around a million cars off the roads and seen even judges and diplomats
15 January 2016, 18:00 PM

India couple attacked over beef rumour

Police in India's Madhya Pradesh state yesterday arrested some members of a Hindu group for attacking a Muslim couple on suspicion that they were carrying beef.
15 January 2016, 18:00 PM