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India signals willingness to cut Russian oil? US lawmaker says...

'Following these engagements and sustained US pressure, Indian refiners are signalling plans to reduce imports of Russian oil, a consequential shift that directly undermines Moscow's ability to......

Why The South Is Worried About Delimitation

'Peninsular Indians could ask 'Why should we contribute half of India's tax revenues if we account for only a quarter of the seats in the Lok Sabha?'.' 'The rest of the country seems likely to......

ISRO all set to launch South Asian satellite today

Preparations for the launch of GSAT-9, the South Asia Communication Satellite that will boost connectivity among nations in the region, were "going on smoothly," Indian Space Research Organisation......

China holds meet with 19 countries in Indian Ocean region without India

China held a meeting this week with 19 countries from the Indian Ocean region in which India was conspicuously absent. Photograph: ANI Photo The China International Development Cooperation Agency,......

India to launch South Asia satellite on May 5: Modi

The South Asia Satellite will be launched on May 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday, describing it as India’s ‘priceless gift’ to its neighbours as part of the......

Tricks of trade: How South Asian network can help India

The Greater Mekong Sub-region economic corridors initiative offers a model that should be duplicated in South Asia, notes Barun Roy. Slowly but surely, the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) is moving......

SAARC to fast-track development bank: Nepal

South Asian countries, including India and Nepal, would fast-track the process of setting up of the SAARC Development Bank to garner funds for development of infrastructure in the region.During the......

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will extend a loan of $300 million to India for improving road connectivity and increasing the domestic and regional trade along the North Bengal-North Eastern......

Life in India is better now: UN report

India has marginally improved its position to 126th place, one point higher than last year, on United Nations Human Development Index, which measures achievements in terms of life expectancy,......

Slowdown to hit jobs in S Asia: UN

Slowdown in economic growth in most South Asian countries barring India is expected to result in severe job cuts and lower incomes, impacting poverty alleviation programmes, a UN report said on......

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

Tournament expanded from eight teams to 10 in 2029. IMAGE: India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai on November 2,......

'Indian football should look at Uzbekistan, Jordan'

'Even with modest leagues, they have structure, they produce players, and they qualify for big tournaments. India need to study those models and not just corporatise or commercialise football.'......

Afghanistan slams Australia after T20 series postponed

IMAGE: The Afghanistan Cricket Board feels Cricket Australia is acting on directives from the Australian government. Photograph: Afghanistan Cricket Board/Instagram A miffed Afghanistan Cricket......

Chit Chat: Australia welcomes the idea of joining Asian Games

Lauren Jackson of the Australia Olympic basketball team carries her country's flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games (For representational purpose only). Photograph:......

Tricky forty-five minutes that could change world football's fate

FIFA Presidential candidate, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein (left), with FIFA President Joseph Blatter. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images When Sepp Blatter is not comparing FIFA to a boat in calm......