Category: South Asia

183 Maldives journalists sign petition for press freedom

Male, April 11 (IANS) Some 183 Maldivian journalists have signed a historic petition urging authorities to tackle threats to press…

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Heatwave to continue in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 11 (IANS) The mild to moderate heat wave blazing across Bangladesh's Rajshahi and Khulna divisions along with Dhaka…

10 years ago

Bangladesh invites violent extremists, says report

Dhaka, April 11 (IANS) An international report issued on Monday said that by using force and denying justice, the Bangladesh…

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Defence, tourism among six India-Maldives agreements signed

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India and the Maldives on Monday signed six agreements in the fields of defence, tourism,…

10 years ago

Conference on tiger conservation starts on Tuesday

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) About 700 experts, scientists and bureaucrats will participate in the third Asia Ministerial Conference on…

10 years ago

27 militants killed in Afghan air strike

Kabul, April 11 (IANS) At least 27 militants were killed in air strikes in Kunduz and Nangarhar province of Afghanistan…

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Maldives’ security, stability in India’s interest: Modi

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Referring to India's Neighbourhood First policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the…

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Supporting Balochistan in India’s interest: Baloch leader

By Sarwar Kashani New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A Baloch woman leader and rights activist has accused Pakistan of "genocide"…

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Modi, Gayoom hold talks over lunch

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom over…

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Three women terrorists arrested in Pakistan

Islamabad, April 11 (IANS) At least three women terrorists were arrested in Pakistan's Punjab province on Monday. The arrests took…

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Pakistan quake toll rises to five

Islamabad, April 11 (IANS) A day after a 6.6 magnitude quake jolted Pakistan, the toll in the temblor has risen…

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Modi welcomes Maldivian president

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom here ahead…

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Maldives president arrives in India

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) As China continues to increase its engagement with Maldives, the Indian Ocean archipelago nation's President…

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Bangladesh Islamist party chief’s review hearing delayed

Dhaka, April 10 (IANS) Bangladesh's apex court on Sunday deferred till May 3 the hearing on the review petition filed…

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After Bihar liquor ban, alcohol sellers flourish on India-Nepal border

By Anil Giri Kathmandu, April 10 (IANS) The complete ban on alcohol in India's Bihar state seems to have come…

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Hearing on Islamist party chief’s review delayed in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 10 (IANS) Bangladesh's apex court on Sunday deferred till May 3 the hearing on the review petition filed…

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Indian power changes life in Myanmar border towns

Imphal, April 10 (IANS) Night life in Namphalong and Tamu towns in neighbouring Myanmar near the international border has undergone…

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7.1 magnitude quake jolts Pakistan

Islamabad, April 10 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale jolted parts of Pakistan on Sunday, the media…

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Earthquake in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) A powerful earthquake shook parts of India, Afghanistan and Pakistan on Sunday evening, officials and…

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Panama Papers: Pakistan interior minister offers probe

Islamabad, April 9 (IANS) Pakistan's Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has offered to investigate the Panama Leaks through the…

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