Category: South Asia

Massive blaze in Bangladesh building

Dhaka, March 28 (IANS) A massive fire broke out in a Bangladesh high-rise building on Thursday, prompting two helicopters and…

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China won’t support US draft to blacklist Azhar

By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, March 28 (IANS) China on Thursday indicated that it won't support the unilateral draft resolution circulated…

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A-SAT technology gives India big edge in space warfare

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) India on Wednesday made its way into an elite club of "space super powers" as…

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Pakistani man beats wife for refusing to dance

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Police arrested two men in Lahore on Wednesday for their alleged torture of one of the…

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Pakistan condemns Indian test as militarization of space

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday accused India of destroying a satellite to demonstrate its growing strategic military power.…

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Pakistan PM under attack over Afghan comments

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has come under attack for reportedly suggesting the setting up of…

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After A-SAT, Pakistan condemns militarisation of space

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) As India successfully test fired its anti-satellite missile A-SAT, Pakistan on Wednesday said militarisation of space…

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Bangladesh import orders plunge 22% to $35 billion

Dhaka, March 27 (IANS) Bangladesh's overall imports plunged over 22 per cent to $35.44 billion in the seven months (July-January)…

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Sri Lanka halts artificial rain project

Colombo, March 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka on Wednesday said it has halted its artificial rain project in drought-hit areas due…

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Religious minorities vulnerable in Pakistan: Daily

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Religious minorities are more vulnerable than safe in Pakistan, a leading newspaper said on Wednesday. An…

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Large amount of narcotics seized at sea in Myanmar

Yangon (Myanmar), March 27 (IANS) Myanmar authorities seized over 40 billion kyats ($26.67 million) worth of narcotic drugs at sea…

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan fears ‘another incident’ before Indian elections

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he fears "another security incident" with India ahead…

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Another Hindu girl abducted in Pakistan

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Days after two minor Hindu sisters in Pakistan were allegedly kidnapped and forcibly converted to Islam,…

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Arakan Army attacks Myanmar posts in Rakhine

Yangon, March 27 (IANS) Myanmar military posts have been attacked by the Arakan Army (AA) in Rakhine state, leaving casualties…

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Bomb scare on Mumbai-Singapore flight, F-16s scrambled

Mumbai/Singapore, March 26 (IANS) Singapore Airlines' Mumbai-Singapore flight landed safely at the Changi Airport on Tuesday, with two F-16s of…

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Mahathir’s plane not denied overflight clearance: India

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India on Tuesday termed reports about denial of overflight to an aircraft carrying Malaysian Prime…

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Bangladesh celebrates 49th Independence Day

Dhaka, March 26 (IANS) Bangladesh on Tuesday celebrated the 49th Independence Day amid tight security. The day was celebrated with…

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Pakistan court grants 6 weeks bail to Sharif

Islamabad, March 26 (IANS) The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday granted bail of six weeks to former Prime Minister…

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Heavy firing between Indian, Pakistani troops on LoC

Jammu, March 26 (IANS) Heavy firing exchanges continued on Tuesday between Indian and Pakistan armies on the line of control…

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92,600 Afghan refugees return home in 2019: UN

Kabul, March 26 (IANS) Over 92,600 Afghan refugees have returned from neighbouring countries Pakistan and Iran since January this year,…

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