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The recently enacted Waqf Amendment Act 2025 pushes a secularisation of properties owned Muslim religious institutions and charities in India. Clauses allowing for a government say in administration of such properties has raised strong opposition from Muslims that alleges, with non-BJP state governments alleging targeting of minorities. Inside South Asia looks at the various contentious clauses.

Waqf Amendment Act Row Rages On

As Myanmar looks to come to terms with the massive devastation and loss of life in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake, standing out is India stepping in for help. India has sent in nearly 700 metric tonnes of aid material - food, blankets, medicines, and more, besides having set up field hospitals and stepping up for rescue work. This is one of several humanitarian initiatives that India has extended to several natural disaster-hit countries. The top story on Inside South Asia this week.

Myanmar Earthquake: India Leads ‘Operation Brahma’ In Quake-Hit Myanmar

A slew of pro-democracy protests in Nepal and the huge turnout to welcome former Nepal King Gyanendra Shah point at rising resonance of a call to restore the monarchy in the country. 13 governments and rampant power games over the last 17 years of federal democracy has caused disillusionment and disenchantment. Inside South Asia looks at shifts in government structures in Nepal down the decades.

Pro-monarchy winds blow in Nepal

The world's biggest cricketing event - the ICC champions trophy - is underway in Pakistan. An eye on security and politics and the other thrills and spills.

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Bangladesh 'rewrites' textbooks & history lessons

Curtains on Kolkata's yellow cab

And a  look inside the digital Maha Kumbh experience

Pakistan hosts ICC champions trophy

The ICC champions trophy is underway in Pakistan. It's also a landmark for the country itself, that's hosting a major ICC tournament for the first time 30 years. How has been the arrangements and security take a look.

Can Pakistan host a successful ICC champions trophy?

It’s Been Months Of Muhammad Yunus' Interim Government In Bangladesh. Where Is Yunus Standing When It Comes To Economy, Law And Order, Human Rights And Relations With India. With No Elected Government In Place, Is Instability In The Country Rising?

6 months of Bangladesh interim govt: Has Muhammad Yunus got priorities all wrong?

The World's Biggest Religious Gathering Has Generated $23 Bn For The State Of Uttar Pradesh. With 450 Million Devotees Coming Together, A Big Marketing Opportunity And Big Revenue Have Been Unleashed During The Six-week Festival

Kumbh economy explodes: Maha Kumbh, Maha profits

AI In Agriculture Can Provide Farmers With Real-time Crop Insights Helping Them To Identify Which Areas Need Irrigation, Fertilisation, Or Pesticide Treatment. In Indian Villages Of Karnataka Farmers Adopt Ai For Smart Farming. Watch How India Is Leading Ai With Innovation And Strategy. Watch in for more details!

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture: The Growing Revolution in India

India has doubled its tiger population in just over a decade, setting an example for other countries struggling to boost wildlife numbers. The resurgence of Indian tigers represents a triumph for conservationists. Here is how India achieved this global benchmark.

India's tiger population doubles in a decade

One year after national elections in Pakistan, political stability remains a far cry. And issues like terrorism, a flagging economy and legal system usurped by the polity continue to hurt the country. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan wrote the Army Chief last week, indicating once again that it is the establishment that calls the shots in Pakistan. Inside South Asia analyses the state of affairs.

Pakistan - One year since elections

A second Taliban minister in two weeks has voiced pain at education being denied to schoolgirls in Afghanistan. Taliban's Deputy Minister of the Interior Mohammed Nabi Omari said an entire generation will be lost. Inside South Asia looks at the growing impact of the ban on girls' education in Afghanistan under Taliban 2.0

Girls' education: Taliban's rumble within

Bangladesh's economic woes get deeper and deeper. The latest is US President Trump stopping all aid, a directive that hits Bangladesh directly. High inflation and joblessness and low growth, besides the bad state of its garment industry have hit Bangladesh hard. Inside South Asia gets you the darkening picture.

Bangladesh On The Brink? | Inside South Asia

Nepal is using low-value plastics in road construction which is helping the country address dual problems simultaneously,
the need for strong, durable roads and the management of plastic waste. Watch how a group of entrepreneurs are using this innovative idea of recycling plastic and paving roads in Nepal.

Plastic Roads In Nepal | Inside South Asia

Sri Lankan President Anura kumara Dissanayake visited China in January where he spoke about his evolving ties with Xi Jinping. What are his expectations from Beijing and how is China going to help Sri Lanka with different issues

Anura Kumara Dissanayake's evolving ties with China

30 Devotees were crushed to death and 60 were seriously injured at Maha Kumbh on Second 'Amrit Snan' on Mauni Amavasya. Listen in to what survivors have to say about the stampede. What exactly happened and what steps have authorities taken now for better crowd management?

Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj | Who is responsible? What went wrong?

What does Trump's second innings at the White House have in store for South Asia? Experts say President Trump will, to a large degree, view South Asia through the eyes of Indian PM Modi. A continuity is expected in ties from his previous term in office. Inside South Asia looks to decode Trump's stance towards India, Pakistan and Bangladesh in the next 4 years to come.

South Asia braces for Trump 2.0

Afghanistan's Deputy Foreign Minister has called on the government to undo its bans on education for girls, saying such a decree is draconian and unislamic. Bars on education for women are seen as central to condemnation of the Taliban and its isolation by the international community. Will Afghanistan succumb to pressure from activists around the world on the issue?

Afghan minister pushes re-opening education for girls

Bangladesh's prided garment manufacturing industry has shown signs of moderate recovery after the damage caused by the uprising in August last year. But it remains far from normal, with workers hit by layoffs and poor wages. Inside South Asia takes a closer look as one of the mainstays of the Bangladesh economy looks to get back on track.

Bangladesh garment industry in doldrums

- Border fencing and demarcation- tensions soar between India and Bangladesh at their border areas

- 26 million children are out of school in Pakistan. A look at the severe crisis in education in the county

- One month of his visit to India, the Sri Lanka president visits China 

- The world's biggest religious gathering - Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 breaks records in Prayagraj 

All this and much more on Inside South Asia

Bangladesh objects to India's fencing

There are 26 million children out of school in Pakistan according to a government report. And most of them are from rural areas from low-income families. The report shows up big gaps in education between the rich and poor, termed education apartheid. The Pakistani government has promised corrective measures, even as other exigencies beckon. A closer look on Inside South Asia.

Pakistan: 26 million children out of school

Prayagraj has come alive as the Maha Kumbh Mela kickstarts. From a record number of devotees on 'Amrit Snan' to an expected 400 million people who will attend  the event in next few weeks, we take you inside the biggest religious gathering -Maha Kumbh 2025.

Maha Kumbh Mela breaks records; Spirituality and devotion in Prayagraj

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Beijing to meet China's President Xi Jinping. Both leaders signed a series of cooperation agreements, one month after the Sri Lankan President visited India after winning the election last September. China has been trying to expand its influence in Sri Lanka for years, but New Delhi has been constantly raising its concerns with Colombo. Can Anura Kumara Dissanayake navigate through the India-China rivalry?

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake Meets Xi Jinping: India watches cautiously

Temperatures have risen between India and Bangladesh again, this time over India laying down fencing along sections of India's border with Bangladesh. Bangladesh says fencing violates the spirit of friendship. India has raised concerns over smuggling and infiltration. Inside South Asia analyses the issue.

India-Bangladesh border row

Completion of the landmark Padma bride project and the launch of a new rail link between Dhaka and Jashore in Bangladesh holds out massive infrastructure and economy benefits for the country. The project has been constructed and funded by China and it highlights rising Chinese investment in Bangladesh's infrastructure and job creation. Inside South Asia looks at the positives as well as the downsides.

New China-built rail line in Bangladesh

Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue to snowball, with Pakistan warning Afghanistan of more airstrikes as it accuses the neighbour of sponsoring terror activity in the country. Afghanistan has it back warning Pakistan of drastic consequences. This as a key security report cites 2024 as the worst year for Pakistan's security forces in a decade. Inside South Asia looks at Pakistan's deepening dilemma.

Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions grow

As Maha Kumbh 2025 is all set to begin in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, WION brings you the ground report from the world's largest tent city.  We tell you all about security measures, infrastructure upgrades, and a massive cleanliness drive. How will the government tackle the influx of 400 million devotees? here is the Maha Kumbh Experience.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj ready for mega mela