Jordan executes jihadists after Islamic State kills hostage

Jordan has executed two prisoners, including a would-be female suicide bomber from Al Qaeda, a Jordanian government spokesman announced early Wednesday morning. Sajida al-Rishawi and Ziad......

A road less travelled by political parties

Candidates promise development, jobs and better administration but caste equations play a major role in the Red districts of the country that few parties can ignore. In the Red districts of Bihar,......

Jamaat-ud-Dawah makes a comeback in Kashmir

After lying low for over a year due to the scrutiny of its leaders in the wake of the Mumbai attacks, Jamaat-ud-Dawah, the frontal outfit of Lashkar-e-Tayiba, has stepped up its activities and......

Army plays the saviour in flooded Bihar villages

Purnea town is Bihar has given refuge to thousands of flood-affected victims in the last few days. While the town has remained untouched by Kosi's rampage, most areas surrounding it have been......

Asia Cup: Janat returns after six years, Zadran back from injury

IMAGE: Karim Janat returns to the ODI squad after six years. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters All-rounder Karim Janat on Sunday returned to Afghanistan's ODI squad after a gap of six years and......

Asian Cup: UAE rout Qatar 4-1 in Gulf derby

Players react after a foul on Mohamed of the United Arab Emirates during the 2015 Asian Cup match against Qatar. Photograph: Stefan Postles/Getty Images The United Arab Emirates gladly made the......

Kotsur, Iuldachev maintain joint lead

Grandmasters Dibyendu Barua and Sandipan Chanda suffered their second defeat of the championship as overnight joint leaders, Pavel Kotsur of Kazakhstan and Saidali Iuldachev of Uzbekistan,......