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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicSouth Asia

Topic: South Asia

Trump’s new trade tariff will have an impact not just on India but also South Asia. Here’s how

India's $86.5 bn in exports to US could be significantly impacted but it is expected to remain a preferred country for manufacturing.

Why is South Asia strategic studies declining in US? All alignment, no depth

Dialogue between American India watchers and Indian strategic community is broken. It is marked by ‘hot takes’ rather than a sustained conversation that bridges understanding gaps.

WMO warns Asia warming twice as fast as global average

The WMO Secy-Gen states the State of the Climate in Asia report shows 'extreme weather is already exacting an unacceptably high toll' on the flora, fauna & livelihood of the region.

Delhi’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club elects new governing panel after prolonged power tussle

Waiel Awwad, senior journalist from Syria, and Prakash Nanda of EurAsian Times were picked as president & secretary after polls on 25 May.

Trump’s South Asia bureau pick Paul Kapur is Pakistan critic, slammed Biden’s India policy

Paul Kapur once wrote that ‘support for Islamist militants has constituted a central pillar of Pakistan’s grand strategy’. He also served briefly in first Trump administration.

China’s loans worth $48.1 bn to South Asian nations 5 times that of India’s, Pakistan largest recipient

World Bank's International Debt Report 2024 finds Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka & Maldives together owe $324.6 bn to external lenders.

Sri Lanka has the earliest record of human fossils in South Asia. Their journey is unknown

In ‘Ravana’s Lanka’, Sunela Jayewardene is on a quest for the history of Sri Lanka. She traces it all the way from its creation to its early inhabitants to the ruling dynasties.

Modi govt’s ‘strategic freeze on relations with Pakistan’ & why stand-up comedy in India is no joke

Global media also examines India's relationship with China, the 'delicate dance of cooperation, competition' between the 2, and Modi's life & career as documented in various books.

Top SAARC, ACD officials discuss cooperation on sidelines of foreign ministers’ meet in Tehran

During the talks, the two discussed ways to deepen cooperation and collaboration between the two regional organisations in the areas of mutual interest and priorities.

5 successes & failures of India’s Neighbourhood First policy—and how govt can energise it

Only if we have a secure and stable regional environment can India achieve its aim of a ‘Viksit Bharat’—Neighbourhood First in letter and spirit.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.