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Nepal gets Constitution, India raises concernsSubscriber Only
September 21, 2015 06:20 IST
Security was stepped up in Nepal ahead of the proclamation of the Himalayan nation's new federal constitution after weeks of deadly protests by smaller political parties and ethnic groups.
Nepal to adopt democratic charter born of bloodshed, compromise
September 20, 2015 10:04 IST
Nepal's powerful neighbours, India and China, are keen to see stability and to limit each other's influence in the poor Himalayan country sandwiched between them.
Day after deadly raid on air base, Pakistan bombs Taliban hideouts killing 16 militants
September 19, 2015 19:56 IST
Pakistan's military spokesman pointedly noted that communications intercepts showed the Pakistani Taliban gunmen were being directed by handlers in Afghanistan.
Constitution promulgation: Indian foreign secretary meets senior leaders in NepalSubscriber Only
September 19, 2015 02:19 IST
Barely 48 hours before the scheduled delivery of the Constitution, follows what appears like Nepal’s cold-shouldering India’s suggestion to put off voting and adoption of the Constitution in hurry.
Taliban attack on Pakistan Air Force base kills 20; 16 die in mosque
September 18, 2015 17:31 IST
The attack triggered an hours-long firefight at the base and the Pakistani forces said they killed 13 of the attackers, though it was unclear how many were involved in the assault.
Taliban attack on Pakistan base kills 20; 16 die in mosque
September 18, 2015 18:54 IST
The attack triggered an hours-long firefight at the base and the Pakistani forces said they killed 13 of the attackers, though it was unclear how many were involved in the assault.
Nepal assembly clears Constitution, promulgation set for SundaySubscriber Only
September 17, 2015 04:03 IST
The Communist Party of Nepal-Maoists, a splinter group of the main opposition Maoist Party, has given bandh call on September 20, the day scheduled for promulgation.
UN rights chief calls for hybrid courts to probe Lanka human rights abuses
September 17, 2015 16:47 IST
Zeid Raad al-Hussein pointed to horrific abuses during the conflict, including torture, executions, and sexual abuse by security forces, as well as suicide attacks, assassinations and recruitment of child soldiers by rebels.
Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav, CA chief Subhash spat overshadows Sept 20 unveiling of ConstitutionSubscriber Only
September 16, 2015 03:08 IST
The House has so far adopted 176 out of 302 clauses in the Constitution through the process of clause-by-clause voting.
Nepal hopeful of talks with Madhesis over federal structure: FM
September 15, 2015 20:57 IST
"I am still hopeful that talks can be held with the disgruntled Madhesi parties even as the constitution drafting process moves forward," Minister for Foreign Affairs Mahendra Bahadur Pandey said.
Nepal to stay secular, lawmaker reject proposal to declare it as Hindu stateSubscriber Only
September 15, 2015 11:10 IST
A proposal to revert Nepal as a Hindu state was today overwhelmingly rejected by the Constituent Assembly which declared that the Hindu-majority nation will remain secular.
At least 10 killed in suspected suicide bomb attack in Pakistan
September 14, 2015 09:47 IST
District Emergency Officer (Multan) said at least 10 people have been killed in the blast and 50 others suffered injuries.
Nepal protests continue : Constituent Assembly begins vote on draftSubscriber Only
September 14, 2015 00:23 IST
Maoist Chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal said any delay in the Constitution delivery would upset the entire aims and agenda that the Maoist insurgency that he had led stood for.
Bilawal Bhutto attacks Pak PM Nawaz Sharif for not having strong stance on Kashmir issue with India
September 13, 2015 17:25 IST
"There will be no reconciliation with those who dare not speak up on the Kashmir issue," Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said.
Pakistan: 59 suspected militants nabbed in raid near Islamabad
September 12, 2015 16:11 IST
A police official said that a huge cache of arms and ammunition, eight kilograms of explosive material, detonators, and narcotics were recovered from them.
Nepal govt adamant: More parties boycott constitution processSubscriber Only
September 9, 2015 01:47 IST
At least two prominent members of the party - Arjun Narsingh K C and Shekhar Koirala — have refused to withdraw the “amendments” they have moved despite the party central committee’s instruction.
Narendra Modi wants to dictate terms for Indo-Pak dialogue: Sartaj Aziz
September 8, 2015 17:32 IST
"Narendra Modi contested elections on an anti-Pakistan platform and now wants to dictate terms for the dialogue with Pakistan," said Aziz.
Pakistan army chief warns India of ‘unbearable cost’ in case of war
September 8, 2015 01:43 IST
"If the enemy ever resorts to any misadventure, regardless of its size and scale – short or long – it will have to pay an unbearable cost," Raheel Sharif said.
Afghan artist group paints quotidian ‘heroes’ on Kabul walls to heal war destruction
September 5, 2015 09:04 IST
The group -- Art Lords uses street art to highlight social problems in Afghanistan after almost four decades of war. They paint the people who take part in the betterment of the city, away from war heroes.
China’s battle tanks unmatched in Asia: Chinese media
September 4, 2015 18:42 IST
The Type-99A is a third-generation tank with strong firepower, an advanced active protection system, cutting-edge composite armour and supreme mobility.
Suspect confesses to murdering Bangladeshi blogger
September 3, 2015 17:13 IST
In his statement, Rahi confessed his involvement in the gruesome killing, said Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Inspector Arman Ali.
Pakistan’s Sindh province fast becoming safe haven for terrorists: Report
September 2, 2015 07:32 IST
Released by the Washington-based Sindhi Foundation, the report says that the Mumbai terrorist attack was being monitored by its perpetrators from a control room set up in Sindh.
5 killed, dozens injured in Nepal protestsSubscriber Only
September 2, 2015 01:39 IST
In a show of fury against the current dispensation, protesters vandalised a statue of G P Koirala, the man who led the mass movement in April 2006 promising peace, stability and economic prosperity.
Exiled Tibetan govt warns China not to meddle in tradition
September 1, 2015 16:44 IST
Earlier this year, China released a military strategy statement again declaring Tibet has been an integral part of China since antiquity.
US tells Pakistan to act on terror safe havens but makes no reference to attacks on India
August 31, 2015 12:53 IST
Rice's visit to Islamabad was unrelated to the growing tensions between India and Pakistan. It had been scheduled weeks ago: Official
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