The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought the implementation Teesta water-sharing agreement and steps to bring down the "border incidents" to zero as she held extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter's two-day visit to the country with which his government is seeking to intensify ties and forger a closer multi-dimensional partnership
India recorded a massive spike of 62, 714 cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day rise in nearly five months, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement on Sunday
Sri Lanka on Friday released the 54 Indian fishermen who had been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Wednesday
India, being the largest country in South Asia, should take the leadership role in "stabilizing and strengthening" it both politically and economically, said Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in an event to mark the country’s National Day
Bangladesh deserves admiration for the progress made in economic and human development, are the words of French President Emmanuel Macron when joined many world leaders wishing South Asia’s youngest country on its 50th anniversary
Pakistan Supreme Court came hard on the government for failing to provide enough evidence and prove Omar Sheikh guilty of murdering US journalist Daniel Pearl, reported Dawn
The World Bank has signed agreements with Pakistan’s government to provide the country $1.33 billion in assistance to boost its foreign reserves and social sectors, reported Dawn
In the wake of rising cases of rape, assault and sexual abuse in Pakistan, the Imran Khan government has decided to set up anti-rape crisis cells in every district of the country
The Taliban has warned the United States against keeping foreign troops in Afghanistan beyond 1 May, saying any stay beyond the deadline would continue violence in the country, reported TOLOnews
At least five people have been killed and over 50 wounded as anti-Modi protests in Bangladesh turned violent in at least three districts, including in the capital Dhaka, reported Dhaka Tribune
A yellow toxic haze covered Nepal’s capital Kathmandu on Friday, with several people complaining of difficulty breathing, and a burning sensation in their eyes, reported The Himalayan Times
Indian and Pakistani military officers held a meeting on Friday along the Line of Control in Kashmir weeks after both countries announced a ceasefire along the LoC, the Pakistani Army said
Nepal for the first time has started distributing licences to mountain guides in a bid to bring professionalism to mountain tourism
The Maldives government has inaugurated a children’s shelter that was renovated under Indian grant assistance
The Bhutanese government has approved 10 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects amidst the COVID-19 pandemic last year
