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What the India-Pakistan conflict costs South Asia
May 20, 2025 3:58 pm
Besides India and Pakistan, smaller neighbours also risk facing serious fallout due to their dependence on regional stability. In Bangladesh, disrupted supply chains and waning investor confidence threaten the export-led economy
P Chidambaram writes: Neighbourhood first to last to lost
September 29, 2024 9:14 am
Mr Modi’s foreign policy is striving to acquire a sheen by projecting India as a ‘peace broker’ in world affairs. Witness the burst of activity and meetings with the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, the US, France and others, and attendance at G20, UN summit and QUAD
How India's first international university failed to live up to its dream
November 29, 2023 1:16 pm
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and other SAARC countries are yet to pay their share of the bill. What this means for South Asian University, which was meant to be a unique academic experiment
C Raja Mohan writes: South Asia, now open to business
August 02, 2023 10:37 pm
The region’s new economic openness, Delhi’s vigorous neighbourhood policies, and Western support for an India-centred regionalism in South Asia could transform the Subcontinent's economic landscape.
Pakistan ready to play its part for SAARC's revival: PM Shehbaz Sharif
December 09, 2022 1:53 pm
“SAARC Charter Day today is a reminder of the vast untapped potential of regional development, connectivity and cooperation among countries of South Asia,” Sharif tweeted
RBI, Maldives Monetary Authority sign swap pact
December 09, 2022 12:31 am
“This agreement will enable the MMA to make drawals in multiple tranches up to a maximum of $200 million from the RBI,” a press release said.
QS Rankings 2023: India dominates top 500 category among SAARC nations
June 10, 2022 9:38 am
While no other SAARC nation featured in the top 500 bracket, two universities from Bangladesh ranked among the top 1,000.
South Asian University rushes to meet deadline for moving to new campus
May 13, 2022 9:49 am
Sources said the university — currently situated in Chanakyapuri’s Akbar Bhawan—is gearing for the shift while racing against time to set up phone and internet connections, and hostels for students.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman puts in a word with IMF, assures Lanka of ‘cooperation’
April 20, 2022 3:52 am
India has so far committed $1.9 billion to Sri Lanka in the form of credits for essential commodities and fuel, and also in loans and currency swaps.
Pakistan ready to host SAARC Summit, India can join virtually: FM Qureshi
January 03, 2022 6:41 pm
"I reiterate the invitation for the 19th SAARC summit. If India is not ready to come to Islamabad, it can join virtually, but it should not stop others from attending the moot," Qureshi said.
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Narendra Modi addresses the 18th SAARC summit in Kathmandu, Nepal
November 26, 2014 2:10 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with other SAARC nations leaders at the inaugural session of the 18th SAARC Summit in Kathmandu, Nepal
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