Who Is Paul Kapur? Trump’s Indian-Origin Pick To Lead US Diplomacy In South And Central Asia
Senate confirms Paul Kapur as the assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian Affairs, setting the stage for a strategic US pivot in the region.
Oct 09, 2025, 11:06 AM IST
Why Do Women Sit Sideways On Motorbikes? The Untold Story Behind A Centuries-Old Habit
Zenith Irfan, a motorbike rider and a content creator followed by over 100,000 people on Instagram, explains why women in South Asia often sit with their legs on one side while riding pillion.
Oct 02, 2025, 08:02 AM IST
Balochistan: The Rebellion Pakistan Can’t Silence Or The World Ignore
Balochistan was part of British India. But in March 1948, the Pakistan Army took control of the region.
May 15, 2025, 02:05 AM IST
Jets on Credit, Economy in Ruins: How Pakistan Buys Weapons While Begging The IMF
Pakistan’s economy is in crisis, but its military thrives – credit goes to China’s support and decades of global aid fueling defence power over reforms.
May 12, 2025, 08:50 AM IST
Without America, Pakistan Couldn’t Have Faced India, Says Ex-Envoy
Former Pakistan Ambassador to the U.S. Haqqani says American aid let Pakistan rival India for 75 years, despite flawed assumptions on both sides.
May 11, 2025, 12:54 PM IST
7 Countries That Shares Borders With India
India shares borders with seven countries: Pakistan (3,190 km), China (3,488 km), Nepal (1,751 km), Bhutan (699 km), Myanmar (1,643 km), Bangladesh (4,096 km), and Afghanistan (106 km via Pakistan-occupied Kashmir).
Feb 11, 2025, 16:14 PM IST
Top 7 Japanese Movies Of All Time
Explore a curated list of must-watch Japanese films that have left a lasting impact on cinema globally.
Aug 20, 2024, 16:19 PM IST
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
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
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
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
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
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