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Terror and trade cannot go hand in hand. Neighbourliness cannot mean aggression. That's the message Indian External affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar gave to Pakistan and China at the SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Islamabad. No names taken but the word was loud and clear. The first story on Inside South Asia focuses on this landmark summit, with an India-Pakistan interaction giving it an added dimension.

Jaishankar Visits Pak for SCO

The festive season and onset of cooler weather in Northern India brings with it the pain of air pollution. The Air Quality Index has started to worsen and there's more bad news in store ahead. Smoke from crop residue burning, pollution from traffic and more turn into a nightmare for the capital. The first phase of a Graded Response Action Plan has kicked-in in Delhi to battle the problems that arise.

Delhi Enters Bad Air Days

Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu was in India this last week looking to reset ties in the backdrop of the relationship hitting new lows. Muizzu has changed track from his earlier 'India Out' stance, as he looks to India for support on economic issues, tourism, and other areas.

Maldives President Muizzu's U-turn: Mending Ties With India Now

All's not well between 'all-weather friends' Pakistan and China. A suicide bomb attack outside the international airport in Karachi, killing 2 Chinese nationals, has grazed still green wounds around the threat to the security of Chinese personnel working on multiple projects in Pakistan. Now, China has issued an advisory asking its nationals to stay away from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.

Pakistan-China 'All-weather Friendship' Crumbling?

Omar Abdullah is all set to become the next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. But what does this election verdict mean for the union territory? Will Jammu and Kashmir get statehood in the coming days? Inside South Asia decodes the verdict of Jammu and Kashmir election results.

Can Omar Abdullah Help Restore J&K Statehood?

On Inside South Asia: - A new strategic alliance in Asia - comprising Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan. Is it a counter to the Indo-Pacific Quad? - Sweeping economic reforms in Pakistan. But no end to leaks for the privileged. - Relentless monsoon rains wreak havoc in Nepal and India. Floods and landslides kill more than 200 people - Kolkata in India bids a final farewell to its iconic tram.

A New 'Quad' in Asia? | Kolkata Trams: End of an Era

Nepal and India's eastern states Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have been battered by heavy floods. Kosi and Gandak river in Bihar breached their embankments. Monsoon rains from June to mid-September bring widespread death and destruction across South Asia. The latest spell in Nepal came towards the end of its monsoon season.

Deadly Floods in Nepal and India's Bihar, Uttar Pradesh

Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran showed signs of making an alliance that could potentially change the geo-political landscape of Asia. 3 foreign ministers and defence minister met on the sideline of the UNGA. Each of the 4 countries – Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran has an axe to grind with one or more members of the QUAD alliance. Pakistan-India tensions, US and Russia-China pulls & pressures, deep Iran-West differences. Is this new grouping a threat to the QUAD alliance.

Can Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iran Counter the Quad Alliance?

American actor Meryl Streep addressed the United Nations General Assembly and showed solidarity with Afghan women and girls. She said that a squirrel has more rights than a girl in Afghanistan. Here is the story of a bunch of Afghan women who have managed to restart their lives in Scotland. Will the Taliban be ever held accountable for gender discrimination?

Meryl Streep Takes on the Taliban: Highlight the Condition of Afghan Women

Sri Lanka begins a new chapter under President Anura Dissanayake, though there's some way yet before the country can pull out of an unprecedented economic crisis. Dissanayake faces big challenges. He's started out by dissolving Parliament, installing a new PM, and calling fresh elections. This week's top story on Inside South Asia looks at the new dimensions.

Anura Dissanayake: New Man at the Helm

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Can Anura Dissanayake Renegotiate IMF Bailout?

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Amid Afghanistan's crumbling economy, Afghan youth are taking up odd jobs like dismantling electronics to extract specks of gold. An easier access in recent years to acid necessary in the hazardous process has sparked a small revival in the trade. Without the use of gloves or protective masks, the men use pliers or their bare hands to dismantle televisions, computers, or mobile phones that have arrived in dumpsters from Japan, Hong Kong, or Dubai. Here is the story from the border town of Spin Boldak.

Hazardous gold trade in Afghanistan

Bangladesh's interim government leader Muhammad Yunus is seeking emergency financial assistance from global lenders to bolster the country's dwindling foreign exchange reserves. The recent anti-sheikh Hasina protests came as a blow to the country's efforts to strengthen its economy. Bangladesh faces economic losses of 10 billion dollars due the political protests. Can Bangladesh be able to revive its economy?

Muhammad Yunus seeks help for saving Bangladesh's economy

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is fighting an uphill battle for a fresh mandate. Can leading candidate Aruna Dissanayake stop Wickremesinghe's re-election bid? Will Ranil Wickremesinghe survive the test or will Sri Lanka see a new president? Counting begins.

Can Anura Kumara Dissanayake Win Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2024?

Pakistan's government has delayed the tabling of the controversial constitutional amendment Bill. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tries to repeat an old political executive control-of-the-judiciary formula. From the retirement age for Supreme Court judges' proposal to the 3-year tenure for the Chief Justice of Pakistan, What are the proposed amendments? Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Atif Khan criticized the government for lack of transparency in the constitutional amendment bill.

Pakistan constitutional amendment bill

Who do the people of Sri Lanka think will get the economy back on the rail? With just one day to go- 38 contenders battle it out in the most crucial elections in Sri Lanka's history

Sri Lanka election: Ranil Wickremesinghe vs Anura Dissanayake vs Sajith Premadasa

Andhra Pradesh is experiencing its worst floods in two decades. Heavy rains have also wreaked havoc in Telangana. At least 35 people are killed in both states. Watch how NDRF, Indian Air force and Indian Navy are helping people stranded in floods. Battling deadly floods in Southern India.

Battling deadly floods in India's Andhra Pradesh and Telengana

Inside south Asia revisits the days of 'Supermen of Malegaon'. Now a feature film inspired by the 2008 documentary is all set to screen at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Reema Kagti, Superboys of Malegaon stars Adarsh Gaurav, Vineet Kumar Singh and Shashank Arora and celebrates India's homegrown Superman

Supermen of Malegaon gets Bollywood treatment | Superboys of Malegaon at TIFF

India was shocked and outraged at the brutal murder of the medical student in Kolkata - in what it also saw as a violation of the right to women's security at the workplace... Something they had come to expect as a given in modern India. The Supreme Court called it a failure of systemic safety of doctors across India. Inside South Asia looks at the probe and big ripples

Kolkata rape and murder case exposes failures on multiple fronts

Weeks of deadly violence and clashes on the streets of Dhaka have ended, and the nation limps towards normalcy. But there are big divisions and tensions persisting below this surface. The minorities are protesting against atrocities unleashed on them, and political divides jump out. Inside South Asia takes stock.

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39 candidates have filed nominations for contesting the Sri Lankan Presidential election to be held on September 21. Who has the edge? Namal Rajapaksa, the son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa will be the face of SLPP. Can Ranil Wickremesinghe be re-elected or will the split in Rajapaksa's Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna part or Slpp stop his reign?

Sri Lanka election: Can Namal Rajapaksa defeat Ranil Wickremesinghe?

Amid Kolkata protests, Indian Prime minister said that action should be taken against rapists Also on the show - 3 Years of Taliban Takeover: What has Changed Bangladesh: Can Muhammad Yunus safeguard the rights of minorities And witness a unique Guinness world record set by three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej All this and much more on Inside South Asia

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After winning the prestigious Grammy award three times, The Indian music composer, Ricky Kej has achieved another feat and has created a Guinness world record. On India's 78th Independence Day, Ricky Kej released his latest rendition of India's national anthem, featuring top classical musicians and 14,000 children from tribal communities. In an exclusive interaction with WION's Samarpita Das, he spoke about his experience and why he chose National Anthem for the event

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