Pentagon's deputy secretary of defence Ashton Carter resigns

United States Deputy Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter, who played a critical role in boosting Indo-US defence ties, on Friday said that he will step down in December. Carter, the Pentagon's......

INSIDE LOOK: When Defence Minister Parrikar was aboard USS Eisenhower

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has made a record of sorts. On Friday, the ‘raksha mantri’ boarded the USS Eisenhower to view flight operations while the ship was at sea. The visit......

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter to visit India next week

Reflecting a new bonhomie of Indo-United States defence ties, the Pentagon on Friday announced that outgoing Defence Secretary Ashton Carter would be visiting India next week on his final around......

US military welcomes first women infantry Marines

For the first time, the United States Marine Corps has put three enlisted female Marines in a ground combat unit once open only to men, officials said. They will serve as a rifleman, machine gunner......

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

All Photographs: Kind courtesy ICC   The ninth ICC Women's T20 World Cup is set to ignite the United Arab Emirates from October 3 to 20th. Ten teams will battle it out in a thrilling......

'No wonder I've got no hair'

IMAGE: Australian Off-Spinner Nathan Lyon is only the 6th player and the first bowler to play 100 consecutive Tests. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images   Nathan Lyon on Wednesday joined a......

Pietersen fit, Carberry set for Ashes debut

England opener Michael Carberry looks set to make his Ashes debut next week after being included in the team to face an Invitational XI in a warm-up match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.......

When burnt out Haddin thought of quitting

Brad Haddin. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images He could be leading Australia against India in the upcoming Test series if Michael Clarke fails to recover in time from injury but Brad......

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

The action on the sports field got that much more intense in the last week when England took on arch-rivals Australia in the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's. Australia, led by century-maker Steve Smith,......