Alarming rise in anti-Muslim hate speech across India Surge “deeply intertwined with ideological ambitions of ruling BJP, broader Hindu nationalist movement", US-based think tank says. Updated 11 Feb, 2025 09:20am
Chief minister of violence-hit Indian state resigns Local reports say Congress party was expected to move no-confidence motion against Manipur CM. Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:12am
Bangladesh launches ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ against Hasina loyalists Dhaka rejects New Delhi’s statement on country’s internal affairs as "unexpected and unwarranted". Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:35am
Sri Lankan monkey causes nationwide blackout Monkey came in contact with grid transformer causing an imbalance in the system, says energy minister. Published 09 Feb, 2025 03:29pm
BJP wins New Delhi assembly after 27 years Modi’s party defeats incumbent Aam Aadmi Party, Congress. Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:12am
Modi’s BJP celebrates landslide New Delhi win in local elections “We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the overall development of Delhi and making the lives of residents better,” Modi says. Published 08 Feb, 2025 05:28pm
‘Age of climate change demands storytelling about real people’ Eminent journalists from South Asia and UK gather to discuss ways to tell stories that matter in a changing world. Updated 10 Feb, 2025 02:02pm
India makes first rate cut in five years Sees inflation easing towards its 4pc target. Updated 08 Feb, 2025 12:02pm
Indian PM Modi to visit US from February 12-13 for Trump talks FM says the “process of deportation is not a new one”, US expelled more than 15,000 Indians since 2009. Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:47pm
Bangladesh asks India to stop former PM Hasina from making ‘false statements’ Conveys “deep concern, disappointment and serious reservation” over her comments. Published 07 Feb, 2025 02:40pm
Bangladesh protesters torch home of country’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Protesters express fury over ex-PM Hasina's speech, which they view as a challenge to newly formed interim government. Published 06 Feb, 2025 01:00pm
Modi takes ‘holy dips’ at Kumbh Mela, week after stampede killed dozens Security personnel stand in water nearby while thousands of people watch the premier perform rituals. Published 05 Feb, 2025 05:40pm
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India Conflicting reports of 104 or 205 deported people; issue of migration expected to come up during Trump’s upcoming meeting with Modi. Published 05 Feb, 2025 03:25pm
PM Shehbaz, President Zardari urge global action as country observes Kashmir Solidarity Day Armed forces say India's "transgressions stand as a stark indictment" of its disregard for international law; PM says Pakistan wants dialogue. Updated 05 Feb, 2025 06:01pm
Fly Jinnah secures Bangladesh nod to operate Karachi-Dhaka route soon: reports Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh's chairman says the air carrier will have to appoint a general sales agent next. Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:44pm
UN says shooting incident at Kabul compound killed one Unclear what provoked the firing; Taliban, UN investigating the incident. Published 03 Feb, 2025 07:47pm
Relatives in Karachi say goodbye as journey to immerse ashes in Ganges begins Shri Ram Nath Mishra Mahraj leaves for India with jars carrying ashes of 400 Hindus. Updated 03 Feb, 2025 11:00am
FIR ordered against cop for torturing Muslims in 2020 Delhi riots Complainant alleged that some police personnel, under SHO's instructions, threw him, others and assaulted them. Updated 03 Feb, 2025 09:58am
Zakia Jafri, who named Modi in Gujarat pogrom, dies Jafri, survivor of 2002 riots, had petitioned several courts from the ground up seeking investigations into then-CM Modi. Updated 02 Feb, 2025 12:46pm
New Delhi to allow foreign investment in nuclear energy Strict liabilities under India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, have hampered implementation of the India-US nuclear deal. Published 02 Feb, 2025 07:52am
India offers middle-class tax relief to support growth Measures to assist the poor, youth, farmers and women were also included in the budget for 2025-26, says Indian finance minister. Published 02 Feb, 2025 07:52am