40 injured in Kabul blast
Kabul, April 19 (IANS) At least 40 people were injured on Tuesday when a powerful blast rocked Afghanistan’s capital Kabul. The blast took place near the Afghan presidential palace, a health official told Xinhua news…
South Asia
Madeshis, Janajatis announce alliance in Nepal for new stir
By Anil Giri Kathmandu, April 18 (IANS) The political parties representing the Madhesis in Nepal on Monday announced an alliance with certain organisations of the Janajatis for a combined Kathmandu-focused agitation over their demands. The…
Dozens pray at reconstruction site of Kathmandu temple
Kathmandu, April 18 (IANS) Almost a year after a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Nepal, scores of people gathered at the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu on Monday to pray for the success of ongoing rebuilding…
96 militants killed in Afghanistan clashes
Kabul, April 18 (IANS) At least 96 militants were killed and 93 others injured in clashes and airstrikes across Afghanistan within a day, the defence ministry said on Monday. “The Afghan national security and defence…
Bangladeshi CID finds 20 foreigners’ link in reserve heist
Dhaka, April 18 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday said it has found links of at least 20 foreigners in the theft of $101 million from Bangladesh Bank’s account with the Federal Reserve…
Nepali Congress chief Deuba leaves for New Delhi
Kathmandu, April 18 (IANS) Newly-elected Nepali Congress (NC) president Sher Bahadur Deuba left for New Delhi on Monday for a week-long visit. The purpose of Deuba’s visit — his first since the promulgation of the…
Iran to try teenaged rapist, killer of Afghan girl
Kabul, April 18 (IANS) The Iranian authorities have promised to take immediate action to try a teenager who raped and murdered a little Afghan girl in Iran. Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan Mohammad Reza Bahrami said…
Sushma raises Masood issue with Chinese minister
Moscow, April 18 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during her meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Monday raised the issue of China vetoing India’s bid at the UN to ban Jaish-e-Mohammed…
30 killed in Afghanistan floods
Kabul, April 18 (IANS) At least 30 people were killed in flash floods in Afghanistan overnight, officials said on Monday. Rainstorms and flash floods killed 12 people and washed away several houses in Burka district…
US warns citizens against visiting Islamabad’s Marriott
Islamabad, April 18 (IANS) The US embassy has issued a warning to American citizens against visiting Marriott Hotel Islamabad for the next several days, in wake of a general threat. An advisory issued by the…
India to continue supply high speed diesel to Bangladesh: Pradhan
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan. (File Photo: IANS) Dhaka, April 17 (IANS) India plans to continue supply of high speed diesel to Bangladesh, Petroleum Minister…
Mauritius president begins Pakistan visit
Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) President of Mauritius Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim arrived in Pakistan on Sunday on a four-day visit for talks on bilateral issues. According to Pakistan’s foreign ministry, the two sides will explore…
23 killed in Afghan floods
Kabul, April 17 (IANS) At least 23 people were killed as heavy rainfall and floods hit Afghanistan’s Badghis province on Saturday night and Sunday morning. “Based on the reports we have received so far, 23…
Don’t target Hindus, says Pakistani daily
Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) A Pakistani commentator has hit out at a private TV channel for using “extremely offensive and derogatory remarks” targeting the Hindu minority. A commentary published in The Nation pointed out that…
Three militants surrender in Tripura
Agartala, April 17 (IANS) Three tribal guerrillas who fled from their Bangladeshi hideout surrendered to the Tripura Police, officials said here on Sunday. Ganaram Reang, Danasai Reang and Salendra Reang, belonging to the National Liberation…
Khaleda in court to attend corruption cases hearing
Dhaka, April 17 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Khaleda Zia on Sunday appeared before a Dhaka court to attend hearings of corruption cases against her. Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) lawyer Mosharraf Hossain Kajal told bdnews24…
Mauritius president in Karachi
Karachi, April 17 (IANS) Mauritius President Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim arrived here on Sunday on a four-day visit to Pakistan. Her first engagement was a meeting with Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad Khan, reported Radio Pakistan. The…
Wagah replica for Agartala-Akhaura border with Bangladesh
Agartala, April 16 (IANS) India’s tourism ministry has sanctioned a Rs.18 crore project for the Tripura government to create a variety of infrastructure along the India-Bangladesh border similar to that at the Attari-Wagah border with…
Pakistan’s Punjab marriage functions bill challenged
Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s Punjab Marriage Functions Bill, placing restrictions on indoor ceremonies, passed by the provincial assembly last year has been challenged in Lahore High Court. Petitioner Advocate Syed Ali Gilani said on…
Mauritius president to visit Pakistan on Sunday
Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Mauritius President Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim will visit Pakistan on Sunday to further strengthen bilateral ties, the country’s foreign ministry has said. Firdaus Gurib-Fakim will visit Pakistan from April 17-20 on…