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  Possibility of nuclear war in South Asia cannot be ruled out: Pakistan NSA

  World | December 18, 2017 17:00 IST

  Addressing a seminar on issues of national security, Janjua claimed that India has been stockpiling a range of dangerous weapons and it threatens Pakistan continuously of conventional warfare.

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  Trump, Xi reach consensus to curb terrorism in South Asia: China

  World | November 09, 2017 17:10 IST

  During their talks , Xi and Trump discussed Afghanistan and committed to working toward a peaceful future for the terrorist haven.

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  No mediation but US to focus on reducing Indo-Pak tension: Trump administration

  World | November 08, 2017 22:05 IST

  The Trump administration said that it values the role New Delhi can play in global security and stability as part of its shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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  Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah slams Pakistan for harbouring terror

  India | September 29, 2017 23:00 IST

  Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said that Afghanistan faced some "serious challenges" when it came to its relations with Pakistan.

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  Threats endangering South Asia's peace on rise: Sushma Swaraj

  World | September 22, 2017 23:59 IST

  Swaraj said India attaches the highest priority to the development and prosperity of the region under its "neighbourhood first" policy.

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  Trump wants India to help bring stability in Afghanistan, seeks partnership in South Asia strategy

  World | August 22, 2017 9:16 IST

  US President Donald Trump today sought an enhanced role for India to bring peace in Afghanistan.

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  ‘You have much to lose by harbouring terrorists’: Trump warns Pakistan as he unveils new Afghan policy

  World | August 22, 2017 8:50 IST

  President Donald Trump said Pakistan has much to lose by continuing to harbour criminals and terrorists.

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  Donald Trump to announce new Afghan, South Asia strategy today

  World | August 22, 2017 1:49 IST

  President Donald Trump will on Tuesday announce America's new strategy in Afghanistan, amid reports that his administration could be mulling a role for India in ending the brutal and costly conflict, the US' longest war

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  China resorting to 'coercive, assertive practices' to achieve goals: CIA

  World | July 25, 2017 11:11 IST

  China is increasingly resorting to "coercive, assertive practices" to achieve its goals in the Asia-Pacific region, as seen in the disputed South China Sea, a senior official of the US foreign intelligence service said

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  India major obstacle to peace in South Asia, says Pak President Mamnoon Hussain

  World | June 01, 2017 17:51 IST

  Addressing a joint session of the Parliament, Hussain choose to highlight the contentious issue of Kashmir and the strained bilateral relations between Islamabad and New Delhi.

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  Countdown begins for ISRO's launch of South Asian satellite GSAT-9

  India | May 04, 2017 23:13 IST

  Countdown has begun for tomorrow's launch of India's GSAT-9, the South Asia Communication Satellite that will boost connectivity among nations in the region.

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  All set for South Asian Satellite launch tomorrow: ISRO chief

  India | May 04, 2017 13:42 IST

  Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief A S Kiran Kumar today said that preparations for the launch of GSAT- 9, the South Asia Communication Satellite to be launched tomorrow, are going on smoothly.

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  India's 'priceless gift' South Asia Satellite to be launched on May 5

  India | April 30, 2017 19:33 IST

  The South Asia Satellite will be launched on May 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday, describing it as India's "priceless gift" to its neighbours as part of the 'sabka sath, sabka vikas' concept.

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  South Asian women more at risk of osteoporosis, a new study reveals

  Lifestyle | March 23, 2017 12:50 IST

  Pre-menopausal women of South Asian origin might be more at risk of developing osteoporosis in later life, owing to higher levels of a by-product of bone resorption, a new study in the journal Bone reports.

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  NFDC opens registration for ‘Film Bazaar’; offers discount to students

  Bollywood | August 22, 2016 17:02 IST

  National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) on Monday opened registration for its 10th Edition of Film Bazaar.

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  Indian universities lead in South Asia: Report

  India | June 22, 2016 7:36 IST

  Kolkata: As many as nine Indian varsities and institutes figure in the top 10 in south Asia, according to the Asian University Ranking 2016 by Britain's Times Higher Education (THE). Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

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  India’s policy response to sexual violence inadequate, claims research

  India | May 21, 2016 17:20 IST

  India’s response to sexual violence in terms of its policy and the measures taken to prevent such acts are inadequate and lend impunity to perpetrators

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  India's GDP to be 7.7% in 2017; 7.5% in 2016: World Bank

  April 12, 2016 6:50 IST

  Driven by India's expected GDP growth of 7.7 percent in 2017 and 7.5 percent in 2016, the World Bank on Monday forecasted gradual acceleration in South Asia's economic growth from 7.1 percent in 2016 to 7.3 percent in 2017.

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  Connectivity key to India's progress: Sushma Swaraj

  Politics | March 01, 2016 23:39 IST

  New Delhi: Connectivity is the key to India meeting its promises of growth, employment and prosperity, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday.“Connectivity today is central to the globalisation process,” Sushma Swaraj said while delivering

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  Aamir Khan applauds Unicef-ICC partnership for cause

  Bollywood | October 23, 2015 12:12 IST

  Mumbai :  Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who is Unicef Ambassador for South Asia, has applauded its decision to associate with the International Cricket Council (ICC), the global governing body of cricket, over a five-year Corporate