South Asia

South Asia

Representational Photo: Collected

India imposes export duty on diesel, aviation fuel to discourage overseas shipment

The decision came on a day when the government also announced a cut in excise duty on petrol by Rs3 from the existing rate, citing volatility in the global energy market.

Representational Image.

Report warns LNG expansion could put Bangladesh and South Asia at risk; renewables are the way forward

Graphics: TBS

AI in healthcare needs strong human oversight, says India's science minister

A boy's face is seen through the Indian national flag during Independence day celebrations in Mumbai, India, August 15, 2018/ Reuters

Indian budget’s 'Orange Economy' sets social media abuzz

A Boeing logo is seen on a 777-9 aircraft on display during the 54th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Boeing sees India, South Asia adding 3,290 jets over next 20 years

Illustration: TBS

Between cricket and diplomacy: How the gentleman's game became a victim of populist politics 

A labourer pulls a handcart loaded with sacks of lentils at a grain market in Ahmedabad, India, July 12, 2018. REUTERS/Amit Dave

India unveils new Rs7,295cr package to shield MSMEs from US tariffs

Representational image of South Asia/Freepik

How a new South Asian subregional connectivity taking shape

Photo: Courtesy

Regional unity essential to tackle South Asia's environmental crises: Rizwana

Photo: Courtesy

South Asia must unite for climate resilience, shared prosperity: Rizwana 

In turbulent trade times, South Asia needs reform, cooperation and resilience

In turbulent trade times, South Asia needs reform, cooperation and resilience

Trucks with shipping containers are parked at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, in Navi Mumbai, India, on 27 August 2025. File Photo: Reuters

World Bank warns US tariffs on Indian exports to slow South Asia growth next year

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Nepal blocks Facebook, X, YouTube over failure to register with govt