14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

At least 14 members of the Taliban's hardline interim government in Kabul are on the United Nations Security Council's terrorism blacklist, including acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan......

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

After the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan, the Taliban on Tuesday formed the interim "Islamic Emirate", appointing hardliners in its new government who oversaw the 20-year fight against the......

What the World Expects From the Taliban

The world's attention is on the new Taliban and the imminent announcement of an inclusive government in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's......

China, Taliban hold their 1st diplomatic dialogue in Kabul

China has established its first diplomatic contact with the Taliban in Kabul after the militant group took control of Afghanistan and the two sides now have "unimpeded and effective communication",......

J&K teen Samad impresses in first IPL outing

‘People back home have a lot of expectations from me, I hope to do well’ IMAGE: Abdul Samad becomes third player from Jammu & Kashmir to play in IPL. Photograph: BCCI SunRisers......

'As long as Pandya keeps cool, he will be an asset'

'After his back injury, he needs to look after himself.''He needs to keep working on his bowling.' IMAGE: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images   His......

Kavinder, Manoj, Satish qualify for World Championships

Third seed Satish Kumar (+91kg) and sixth seed Manoj Kumar (69kg) were among the three Indian boxers who qualified for the World Championships after winning their respective box-offs at the Asian......

Asian Cup: Iraq beat Iran on penalties to enter semis

Saad Abdulameer, Dhurgham Ismael and Marwan Hussein of Iraq celebrate the winning goal by Salam Shakir in a penalty shoot out during the 2015 Asian Cup match between Iran and Iraq. Photograph:......

Rashid clears Shoaib of misconduct

Shoaib Akhtar, who faces a disciplinary hearing on Thursday, has been cleared by Pakistan team manager Haroon Rashidfor off-field disciplinary charges levelled against him during the team's recent......