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On India's 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns over atrocities against women. We get you the highlights of Independence Day from the Red Fort. PM Modi also batted for the Secular Civil Code. Listen in.

PM Modi reacts to Kolkata rape-murder | Modi on crimes

It's three years since the Taliban stormed to power in Kabul for the second time. By most yardsticks, the return of the Taliban pushed the country into an abyss of backwardness and poverty from which the people struggle to emerge. Just how bright are hopes for the future? Here's a closer look.

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India's minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the WAQF Amendment bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha. The bill faced stiff opposition in the lower house and ignited debate among Muslim organisations. The bill has now been referred to the joint parliamentary committee. WION explains what WAQF is & what the key features of the bill are.

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As Muhammad Yunus takes charge in Bangladesh, can he pull the country out of its troubles? With the fall of Sheikh Hasina, what's the future of Bangladesh?

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Sri Lanka is all set to vote on September 21 but trouble is mounting for the president as fissures between Wickremesinghe and the SLPP are now deeper than ever. Rajapaksas’ party members has decided not to support Ranil Wickremsinghe. Who will win and what do people of Sri Lanka have to say?

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18 of 22 coaches of the Mumbai-Howrah passenger train derailed in Jharkhand this week, the third such accident in the last 6 weeks. The tragedy brought into focus again shortcomings in signalling technology on India's huge rail network, and a sense of misplaced priorities that have delayed deployment of the 'Kavach' system that will stop such mishaps. More on Inside South Asia.

Tragedy on the tracks, again

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On Inside South Asia we look at India's Union Budget that was presented on the 23rd of July. What does it mean for the middle class? How the real estate sector will be impacted? Here are the hits and misses of the budget for 2024-2025

India's union budget 2024: Hits and misses

18 people were killed after a passenger plane belonging to Nepal’s Saurya Airlines crashed during takeoff at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. Last year a plane crash in Pokhara killed all 72 people on board. Why is Nepal seeing so many crashes year after year? Why Nepal is not able to make its skies safer?

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Rain extremes and floods are just one aspect of India's monsoon troubles. Three viruses - Nipah, Zika, and Chandipura - are kicking up their own storms in areas experiencing heavy rainfall. A special report on Inside South Asia

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Bangladesh's deadly violence and internet blackout have battered the country's economy. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has blamed her political opponents for the unrest whereas opposition parties called the protest "A people's movement," not just that of students. On inside South Asia, listen in to students and returnees who recount the horror of the week that shook Bangladesh.

Bangladesh deadly protests | Economy battered | Blame game on

Thousands of Afghan refugees in Pakistan - some of who have lived here for more than 35 years - have suddenly been asked to leave the country. The process of deportation of refugees in each other's countries that began last year is causing some turmoil among individuals and families who suddenly stare at a bleak future. Besides adding to political tensions. More on Inside South Asia.

Afghan refugees in Pakistan given notice

KP Sharma Oli taking over as Prime Minister of Nepal at the head of a strong coalition between the CPN (UML) and the Nepal Congress holds up hope of political stability returning to the Himalayan nation. India will be watching which way the wind blows regarding Oli's tilt towards China or India in his new term. Inside South Asia take a closer look.

Oli is Nepal PM again: The India factor

Bangladesh students have set fire to the country's state television station. Ten people died in student clashes with police on Thursday in Dhaka taking the death toll to 16. The nationwide agitation is the biggest since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was re-elected for a fourth time. Why are students up against the Sheikh Hasina government? Protesters are demanding the removal of the quota system in government jobs.

Bangladesh anti-quota protests, death toll rises to 16

From searing heat to fierce rains - weather extremes in India swing the other way. Heavy rains have exposed infrastructural flaws across the country, from Lonavla to Haridwar to New Delhi to Gujarat to the northeast states of Assam and Manipur. The India Met Department has issued more alerts for several states in the coming days. Can India ever be monsoon-ready?

Monsoon mayhem in India | Inside South Asia

Dozens crushed to death in a stampede at a religious congregation in India's Hathras town. No lessons have been learnt from the past stampedes in India. Who is Godman Bhole Baba? WION's correspondent Dharamjot Kaur tells exactly what happened on the ground. Here is a special inside South Asia report

Hathras deadly stampede: No lessons learnt | Inside South Asia

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal lost support from two major alliance partners earlier this week. He is now all set to seek a vote of confidence from the house of representatives on July 12. This will be Prachanda's fifth vote of confidence in 20 months since he took office. Will Dahal's government survive?

Prachanda to face floor test on July 12 | Inside South Asia

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Stampede horror in Hathras: Who is Bhole Baba? | Prachanda to face floor test on July 12 | Inside South Asia

Sri Lanka's economic collapse in 2022 forced many to seek work abroad. Thousands, including ex-soldiers, took desperate measures, leading them to the war in Ukraine.

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US lawmakers including former US house speaker Nancy Pelosi met the Dalai Lama in Dharmasala.The visit comes a week after the US House of Representatives passed a vote for the resolve Tibet act which has now been sent to President Joe Biden in order to become a law. The latest move by Washington has irked China and Beijing has warned of severe repercussions.

US delegates-Dalai Lama meet in India, What's next for China?

Prolonged heatwave in India has killed more than 100 people where as 40000 suffered from. Suspected heat strokes. Is India ready to tackle such an intense heatwave. On other hand in Assam floods nearly 4,00,000 people have been affected. Extreme weather patterns continue to batter India. Also we focus on Himalayas, how climate change is affected the water levels in the region. Watch in for more details!

India’s killer heatwave kills over 100, states spar over water, power | Inside South Asia

China's DJI has claimed it has completed the world's first successful drone delivery on Mount Everest. This could potentially revolutionise everest mountaineering logistics, facilitate trash cleanup efforts, and improve safety for all involved. Also, we get you highlight of the Nepal Pride Parade.

Nepal: Drone delivery tests on Mount Everest

Narendra Modi is back as Prime Minister of India but this time his victory is vastly different from his last two terms. Heavily dependent on the BJP's allies for policy formation, this time BJP coalition government will also face a strong opposition.

Will allies constrain modi govt 3.0?

From Sheikh Hasina to Mohd Muizzu, 5 South Asian leaders attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new govt, reaffirming India's Sagar policy. While Pakistan and Afghanistan were not on this list, Pak's former PM Nawaz Sharif and the current President of the ruling PML-N also congratulated the Prime Minister.

Modi reaffirms 'neighbourhood first' at swearing-in

Just after the new govt takes shape, J&K is struck by a string of deadly terror attacks. There have been 4 attacks in 4 days. The first one, on June 9, the very day Narendra Modi and his council of ministers took oath, posing a major challenge to the new govt, prompting the centre to hold a high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister in New Delhi.

J&K struck by terror: 4 attacks in 4 days

From Sheikh Hasina to Mohd Muizzu, 5 south Asian leaders attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new govt, reaffirming India's SAGAR policy But as coalition partners take centre stage, will the BJP's own agenda take a back seat, amid coalition compulsions? And just after the new govt takes shape, J&K is struck by a string of deadly terror attacks, we detail the govt's counter move... All this and a lot more on ISA

Modi 3.0 begins with 'neighbourhood first' in focus | J&K struck by terror