Afghan Army chief cancels India visit due to Taliban offensive

A planned visit by Afghan Army Chief General Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai to India this week has been cancelled amid increased Taliban offensive in Afghanistan, according to senior Afghan officials on......

A power struggle is brewing in Kabul

'Afghanistan cannot be at peace until the Pashtuns regain their pre-eminent role in the country's governance,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: An Afghan soldier keeps watch as chaos......

Abdullah Abdullah emerges front-runner in Afghan poll

P B Chandra reports from Kabul on the Afghan presidential election, that has entered a run-off stage for the first time. The battle now is between the two frontrunners Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf......

Indian election only one of at least four important elections in Asia

Indonesia, Turkey and Afghanistan also see important polls in the seven short weeks between end-March and mid-May, says Shankar Acharya For us Indians, one election has dominated our mind space......

Debutants Afghanistan pick four spinners for India Test

IMAGE: Rashid Khan had a successful stint in IPL-11, claiming 21 wickets from 17 games for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Photograph: BCCI Teen sensation Rashid Khan and fellow spinners Mujeeb ur Rahman,......

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Australia and Ireland submit provisional squad for the tournament Down Under, but do not release names. The UAE's Khurram Khan, at 43, will be the oldest player (born 21 June 1971) while Yodhin......