New Delhi: August holds substantial historical significance for South Asia. While the Independence days of India and Pakistan on August 15 and August 14, respectively, are well known, the importance of August 11 for the Baloch people and Balochistan is less recognised.
Male, Aug 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Sunday the Maldives is a key partner to India in the Indian Ocean region and at the heart of its neighbourhood first policy.
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has revealed that she could have remained in power if she had "surrendered" the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and "allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal", media reports said.
Chittagong, Aug 10 (IANS) Tens of thousands of Hindus converged in the heart of Bangladesh's Chittagong on Saturday, holding a massive protest rally against the ongoing attacks on the community and demanding safety and equal rights as citizens of the country.
Male, Aug 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Maldivian Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon on Saturday to discuss enhanced security cooperation between India and the Maldives.
Dili, Aug 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, the country's highest civilian award, from President Jose Ramos-Horta on Saturday, in recognition of her achievements in public service and dedication to education, social welfare and empowerment of women.
Tel Aviv, Aug 10 (IANS) Israel's government is not keen on a hostage swap deal by releasing jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, as proposed by Hamas.
Male, Aug 10 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, who is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives, will call on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday to "further enhance" the partnership between the two countries.
Sao Paulo, Aug 10 (IANS) A plane carrying 61 people crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all on board, Brazilian regional airline Voepass has said in a statement.
New Delhi: The social fabric of Pakistan is complex and multifaceted, woven from diverse ethnicities, languages, and cultures. Among these, the Punjabi community holds a distinctive position, often perceived as the dominant ethnic group within the country's socio-political landscape. This dominance has given rise to what many describe as a Punjabi superiority complex, a phenomenon that significantly influences inter-ethnic relations and perpetuates racial discrimination.
