South Asia
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Possibility of nuclear war in South Asia cannot be ruled out: Pakistan NSA
World | Dec 18, 2017, 05:00 PM ISTAddressing 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 | Nov 09, 2017, 05:10 PM ISTDuring 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 | Nov 08, 2017, 10:05 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 29, 2017, 11:00 PM ISTChief 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 | Sep 22, 2017, 11:59 PM ISTSwaraj 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 | Aug 22, 2017, 09:16 AM ISTUS 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 | Aug 22, 2017, 08:50 AM ISTPresident 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 | Aug 22, 2017, 01:49 AM ISTPresident 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 | Jul 25, 2017, 11:11 AM ISTChina 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 | Jun 01, 2017, 05:51 PM ISTAddressing 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, 11:13 PM ISTCountdown 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, 01:42 PM ISTIndian 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 | Apr 30, 2017, 07:33 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 23, 2017, 12:50 PM ISTPre-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 | Aug 22, 2016, 05:02 PM ISTNational 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 | Jun 22, 2016, 07:36 AM ISTKolkata: 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, 05:20 PM ISTIndia’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
Apr 12, 2016, 06:50 AM ISTDriven 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
National | Mar 01, 2016, 11:39 PM ISTNew 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 | Oct 23, 2015, 12:12 PM ISTMumbai : 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