South Asia 12 Maoists killed in clash with Indian security forces RAIPUR: At least 12 Maoist insurgents were shot dead by Indian security forces on Friday, police said, during the... Published 10 May, 2024 08:25pm
South Asia India top court grants temporary bail to opposition leader Kejriwal to campaign in elections NEW DELHI: India’s top court gave temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case on Friday,... Published 10 May, 2024 02:57pm
South Asia India has its own problems with solar power as subsidies for homes face scepticism NEW DELHI: Lakshmi Narayan was one of the first to see the light: in 2020 the engineer put solar panels on his roof... Updated 10 May, 2024 06:00pm
South Asia Modi skips election in IIOJK as critics dispute integration claims OCCUPIED ANANTNAG: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is criss-crossing India in a marathon election campaign but, for the... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
South Asia US says satisfied with India steps on assassination plot WASHINGTON: The US ambassador to India said Thursday that the United States has been satisfied with India’s response... Published 09 May, 2024 09:33pm
South Asia Nepali guide dies on Himalayan peak as climbing season begins KATHMANDU: A Nepali guide died after summiting the world’s fifth-highest mountain, officials in the Himalayan... Published 09 May, 2024 02:48pm
South Asia Ambani and Adani dragged into India’s election rhetoric NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and election rival Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi traded barbs... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
South Asia Bangladesh raises key policy rate to fight inflation DHAKA: Bangladesh’s central bank raised its key interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday, its second... Published 08 May, 2024 07:50pm
South Asia Bangladesh gets draft approval for IMF payout of almost $1.2bn WASHINGTON: IMF staff and Bangladesh have reached an agreement to unlock close to $1.2 billion in financing as the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:03pm
South Asia India arrests four accused of recruiting for Russian army NEW DELHI: Indian authorities have arrested four people accused of “trafficking” citizens of the country to fight... Published 08 May, 2024 05:28pm
South Asia Blast in north Afghanistan kills three Taliban security personnel KABUL: Three Taliban security personnel were killed when a motorcycle carrying an explosive device blew up near a... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:35pm
South Asia India’s Modi, chasing reform legacy, shifts income goals for struggling farmers MATHURA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has drawn up new targets to boost farmer incomes as he seeks to secure... Published 08 May, 2024 12:45pm
South Asia Indian vote body tells X to remove Modi party video targeting Muslims, opposition NEW DELHI: India’s Election Commission directed social media platform X on Tuesday to take down a video post by... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
South Asia India court extends pre-trial detention of opposition leader Kejriwal until May 20, says Live Law NEW DELHI: An Indian court extended the pre-trial detention of opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind... Published 07 May, 2024 02:35pm
South Asia India pulls most troops from Maldives before deadline MALÉ: The Maldives has said India withdrew more than half of its troops deployed in its territory ahead of a Friday... Published 07 May, 2024 12:38pm
South Asia Inside Modi and BJP’s plan to win a supermajority BARPETA/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As India votes in a six-week general election, Narendra Modi’s image adorns everything... Published 07 May, 2024 11:11am
South Asia India’s Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi voted early as India held the third phase of a massive general election on... Published 07 May, 2024 10:32am
South Asia BJP’s election videos targeting Muslims and opposition spark outrage NEW DELHI: Animated videos shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party targeting opposition Congress and the... Published 07 May, 2024 07:39am
South Asia India election chiefs warn political parties against AI deepfakes NEW DELHI: India’s election authorities on Monday warned political parties against using artificial intelligence to... Published 06 May, 2024 09:52pm
South Asia India BJP’s election videos targeting Muslims, opposition spark outrage NEW DELHI: Animated videos shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party targeting opposition Congress and the... Published 06 May, 2024 05:09pm
South Asia IAEA chief due in Iran as concern grows over nuclear activity TEHRAN: UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi is set to arrive in Iran on Monday, where he is expected to speak at... Published 06 May, 2024 11:57am
South Asia BD reopens schools as searing temperatures drop DHAKA: Schools in Bangladesh reopened on Sunday and classes were continuing over the weekend after a searing ... Published 06 May, 2024 05:30am
South Asia Indian air force corporal killed in IIOJK OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: An Indian air force member was killed and four more injured when suspected Mujahideen ambushed a... Published 06 May, 2024 05:30am
South Asia Top Afghan diplomat in India quits after $2mn gold smuggling reports NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s top diplomat in India resigned days after she was reportedly caught by airport authorities... Published 05 May, 2024 03:59pm
South Asia Canada has ‘political compulsion’ to blame India for Sikh slaying: New Delhi NEW DELHI: Canada’s investigation into alleged Indian involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist in... Updated 05 May, 2024 10:40pm
South Asia Top Afghan diplomat in India quits after $2m gold smuggling reports NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s top diplomat in India resigned days after she was reportedly caught by airport ... Published 06 May, 2024 05:30am
South Asia Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election BENGALURU/LUCKNOW: Manipulated videos are taking centre stage as campaigning heats up in India's election, with fake... Updated 05 May, 2024 10:43am
South Asia India waits for details on arrests in Canada over Sikh separatist's murder BHUBANESWAR: India will wait for Canadian police to share information on the three Indian men it has arrested and... Updated 04 May, 2024 09:47pm
South Asia India's government lifts ban on onion exports, sets floor price NEW DELHI: India has lifted restrictions on the export of onions, according to an official notification on Saturday,... Published 04 May, 2024 05:35pm
South Asia Japan seeks Sri Lanka recovery for regional stability COLOMBO: Strategically placed Sri Lanka’s economic recovery was essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region,... Published 04 May, 2024 05:28pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees