BBC News - South Asia

22 April 2011 Last updated at 19:34 ET

Pakistan drone attack 'kills 25'

At least 25 people, including women and children, have been killed in a US drone strike in Pakistan's North Waziristan region, officials say.

Gujarat's chief minister deliberately allowed anti-Muslim riots in 2002, which left more than 1,000 people dead, India's Supreme Court hears.

The condition of one of India's most revered spiritual leaders, Satya Sai Baba has deteriorated and he is on a life-support system, his doctors say.

Gurkha hero and campaigner dies

A former Gurkha soldier who won the Victoria Cross and was later the figurehead for a campaign on Gurkha's rights to settle in the UK, has died.
Bomb targets Karachi gambling den

At least 18 people are killed in a bomb blast in an illegal gambling den in the Pakistani city of Karachi.
Acquittals in Pakistan rape case
Three Cups author 'in lawsuit'
Bangladesh ferry sinks: '23 die'
US accuses Pakistani spy agency
Jalalabad blast kills policemen
India in successful space launch

Malinga retires from Test cricket

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga retires from Test cricket in a bid to prolong his one-day international career through to the 2015 World Cup.

Galleon jury hears final defence

The defence has given its closing arguments in the US trial of a billionaire hedge fund boss accused of insider trading.

Bidding war

Battle for loyalty of Afghan villagers returning to their homes
War of words

Understanding the deep military rift between the US and Pakistan
In pictures

Afghan villagers return to their lush valley after war forced them out
Standing tall

The Pakistani rape victim who fought back against the clans
Three cups of tea test

How Greg Mortenson's school charity works in Asia
Traumatised

Released Indian and Pakistani prisoners tell of their plight
Forbidden love

Banned Bangladeshi war film rekindles old enmities