BBC News South Asia
The latest stories from the South Asia section of the BBC News web site.
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Maoists 'promise train security'
A Maoist leader in India says they will take "full responsibility" for the safety of trains travelling through areas under their control.
Sherpas in Everest melt warning
Sherpa mountaineers in Nepal say a rise in the rate of snow and ice melt on Mount Everest is making it dangerous to climb.
Gunmen attack Pakistani hospital
About five people are killed after gunmen attack a hospital in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore.
Bank raises $537m in India
The UK's Standard Chartered Bank raises $537m in India, in the first initiative of its type there by an overseas firm.
Gunmen attack Pakistani hospital
About eight people are killed after gunmen attack a hospital in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore.
England v Bangladesh 1st Test day five as it happened
England emphatically beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test at Lord's.
Zara opens its first Indian store
Clothing chain Zara opens its first store in India, as its Spanish owner Inditex continues its global expansion.
England beat Bangladesh at Lord's
Steven Finn takes a maiden five-wicket haul as England beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test at Lord's.
British Hindu temple opens after 14 years of construction
A £16m Hindu temple opens in Wembley after construction project lasting 14 years.
Pakistani court restores Facebook
A Pakistani court orders the authorities to restore the Facebook social networking site.
Steroid misery
The blighted lives of Bangladeshi prostitutes
India guru attack probe launched
Police in the Indian city of Bangalore look for an unidentified man who allegedly opened fire at Indian guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Maoists to 'punish' rogue rebels
A Maoist leader in India says they will "punish" any rogue rebels if they are found responsible for Friday's train crash.
Tamim century gives Tigers hope
Tamim Iqbal hits a stirring century as Bangladesh bat brilliantly to give themselves a chance of avoiding defeat in the first Test against England at Lord's.
Bangladesh drops leader charges
Judges in Bangladesh throw out a corruption case against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina - the last criminal charge she faced.
Live - England v Bangladesh
Bangladesh, following on, lead England by 105 runs with five wickets in hand after day four of the first Test at Lord's.
Sharma shines in India's victory
India bounce back from their shock defeat to Zimbabwe by beating Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second match of the triangular series in Bulawayo.
Queen will not be at India games
The Queen will not attend the Commonwealth Games in India later this year due to other work commitments.
Many killed in Indian bus crash
At least 30 people are killed and about 30 others injured as a bus ploughs into a police roadblock in southern India.
India crash trains suspended
Railway officials in eastern India cancel night trains in Maoist-affected areas after Friday's crash that killed 142 people.
