Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes
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South Asia
Why West Bengal polls matter for Bangladesh
2 May 2026, 12:11 PM
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Most exit polls give BJP edge in West Bengal
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
India
Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month
29 April 2026, 15:51 PM
Asia
BJP eyes saffron surge in Mamata’s bastion
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM
India
Thailand projects lower growth, fewer tourists due to Mideast war
28 April 2026, 12:54 PM
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Indian photographer Raghu Rai, who documented Liberation War, passes away
26 April 2026, 09:52 AM
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Manipur ethnic violence kills 3
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
India
Tokyo govt workers swap suits for shorts to save on AC bills
25 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Asia
Adani group gets $1.87b investment from US boutique firm GQG
US boutique investment firm GQG Partners has bought shares worth $1.87 billion in four Adani group companies, marking the first major investment in the Indian conglomerate since a short-seller's critical report sparked a stock rout..The group's seven listed companies have lost some $135 bi
2 March 2023, 14:59 PM
India's top court asks regulator to swiftly probe Hindenburg report on Adani
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday asked SEBI to investigate "whether there has been a failure to disclose transactions with related parties" and "whether there was any manipulation of stock prices in contravention of law" as part of its investigation
2 March 2023, 06:50 AM
Sri Lanka workers defy strike ban
Sri Lankan workers went on strike yesterday in defiance of a government ban to protest a rescue plan for the bankrupt island nation, forcing the closure of hospitals, banks and ports.
1 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Laws are for all
British Foreign Minister James Cleverly raised the issue of tax searches at the BBC’s offices in India during a meeting with his counterpart in New Delhi yesterday, the minister told Reuters.
1 March 2023, 18:00 PM
UK FM raises BBC tax searches, India says laws are for all
British Foreign Minister James Cleverly raised the issue of tax searches at the BBC's offices in India during a meeting with his counterpart in New Delhi today, the minister told Reuters..In response, Cleverly was "firmly told that all entities operating in India must comply fully with rel
1 March 2023, 12:08 PM
Taliban kill top IS commander in Afghanistan
Taliban forces killed a top Islamic State commander who allegedly planned attacks against diplomatic missions in Afghanistan’s capital, a government official said.
28 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Indian security forces kill two militants
Indian security forces shot dead two militants in Jammu and Kashmir yesterday during a 12-hour battle in the disputed region in which a soldier was also killed, the chief of police said.
28 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Sri Lanka outlaws strikes
Sri Lanka’s government said yesterday it was banning strikes in several key sectors, a day ahead of a planned one-day national stoppage called by unions to protest against painfully high taxes and utility bills.
28 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Capacity-building programme: 40 Bangladeshi civil servants begin training in India
A capacity-building programme for 40 Bangladeshi civil servants commenced at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in Mussoorie in Indian state of Uttarakhand today..The NCGG is aimed at fostering collaboration and learning among civil servants in India and neighbouring countries.
28 February 2023, 13:52 PM
Tourists can now buy gold at duty-free shops in Bhutan
The new scheme is expected to benefit Indians the most, as they are the largest group of tourists visiting Bhutan
28 February 2023, 06:01 AM
BJP to win big in Tripura
The BJP will easily gain majority in Tripura and its alliance government will come to power in Nagaland, according to exit polls. The BJP, according to India Today, will win between 36 to 45 seats in Tripura.
27 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Communist rift plunges coalition into crisis
Splits within Nepal’s communist-dominated coalition plunged the Himalayan nation into crisis yesterday as a Marxist-Leninist party said it would withdraw support after the Maoist prime minister backed an opposition candidate for the presidency.
27 February 2023, 18:00 PM
US warns China against arming Russia
The United States has warned China of serious consequences if it provided arms to support Russia’s invasion, as Beijing sought dialogue and peace for Ukraine.
27 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Communist rift plunges ruling coalition into crisis
Splits within Nepal's communist-dominated ruling coalition plunged the Himalayan nation into crisis today as a Marxist-Leninist party said it would withdraw support after the Maoist prime minister backed an opposition candidate for the presidency..Nepal has had 11 governments since it abol
27 February 2023, 12:23 PM
Four killed, 14 hurt in Pak market blast
At least four people were killed and 14 wounded in an explosion inside the Rakhni market in Balochistan’s Barkhan yesterday morning, police and health officials said.
26 February 2023, 18:00 PM
India’s Congress for solving them thru’ dialogue
"India-Bangladesh ties have always been marked by openness, trust, cooperation and mutual respect … We have successfully utilised the relationship [with Bangladesh] to conclude long-standing land and maritime boundary agreements," the resolution said
26 February 2023, 13:35 PM
4 killed in market blast in Pakistan's Balochistan
At least four people were killed and 14 wounded in an explosion inside the Rakhni market in Balochistan's Barkhan today morning, police and health officials said
26 February 2023, 12:48 PM
Marcos, son of ex-dictator, seeks unity, reconciliation
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr called for reconciliation and unity yesterday as the Southeast Asian nation marked the 37th anniversary of the “people power” revolution that toppled his dictator father.
25 February 2023, 18:00 PM
What’s in China’s Ukraine plan
China has released its position paper on the Russia-Ukraine war, in which it calls for a ceasefire and talks between the two parties. Conflict and war “benefit no one”, China said on Friday in the 12-point paper.
25 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Nepal ruling coalition in fresh turmoil
Nepal’s ruling coalition was in turmoil yesterday after the prime minister said he planned to support a presidential candidate from an opposition party, a decision that prompted the deputy prime minister and three other ministers to resign.
25 February 2023, 18:00 PM