South Asia

The apex court intervention relates to calls for genocide of Indian Muslims made at a Hindu religious conclave last month.

The local branch of al-Qaida failed to appeal to Indian Muslims in the past, but it hasn’t given up.

The central government has ordered authorities in Mizoram and Manipur to clamp down on the surge of illicit trade.

Both the laws’ passage and repeal demonstrate the Modi government’s lack of parliamentary procedure and public consultation. That means similar issues are likely to recur in the future.

Iran hosted a meeting between the Taliban and Ahmed Massoud, who led a short-lived anti-Taliban resistance in the Panjshir Valley soon after the Taliban captured power in August.

Taliban’s recent confrontation of Pakistan over its fencing of the disputed Durand Line, which Afghanistan does not recognize, has taken many by surprise.

The country's long-running dispute with Pakistan has soured attempts to foster regionalism in South Asia.

The MoU takes a longstanding but low-key partnership to a new level.

Wang Yi’s visits to the Maldives and Sri Lanka signal Beijing’s priorities fairly clearly: it's focusing on South Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Although India is better prepared than it was last year, hospitals may not be able to cope as many medical personnel have fallen ill.

In addition to foreign debt obligations exceeding $7 billion, Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves are down to $1.6 billion, barely enough for a few weeks of imports.

The terminal is located near the strategic Trincomalee port, one of the world’s finest natural harbors.