South Asia

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Restrictions lifted in most areas of Kashmir Valley

4:25 pm August 24, 2019

Srinagar: Restrictions were lifted in most areas of Kashmir on Saturday, a day after strict curbs on the movement of people were imposed in the valley in view of the Friday prayers and the proposed march of separatists to the local United Nations military observer group office. Officials said people were allowed to move freely […]

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US seeking balancing act in South Asia over Kashmir: Report

2:55 pm August 22, 2019

Washington: The US is seeking a balancing act in South Asia after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and divided it into two Union Territories, according to a congressional report which said President Donald Trump’s offer to “mediate” on the issue may have contributed to the timing of New Delhi’s moves. According […]

Pak summons Indian diplomat over alleged ceasefire violations

11:43 pm August 20, 2019

Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia for the fifth time within a week over alleged ceasefire violations by the Indian troops along the Line of Control. Pakistan’s Foreign Office said that Director General (South Asia and SAARC) Mohammad Faisal summoned Ahluwalia and “condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations” by the Indian […]

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Pakistan summons India’s deputy High Commissioner for 4th time over ‘ceasefire violations’

3:11 pm August 19, 2019

Islamabad: Pakistan on Monday summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia for the fourth time over alleged ceasefire violations by the Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC). Pakistan Foreign Office said that Director General (South Asia and SAARC) Mohammad Faisal “condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations on August 18 in Hot Spring and Chirikot […]

Bhutanese students have power and potential to do extraordinary things:Modi

2:03 pm August 18, 2019

Thimphu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the students in Bhutan have the power and potential to do extraordinary things, which will impact future generations, as he proposed extensive cooperation between the two countries in new areas such as space and digital payments. Addressing the students of the Royal University of Bhutan here, Modi […]