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Pak F-16s intercepted SpiceJet flight to Kabul in Sep

The incident was reported when Pakistan airspace was not closed for India. Amid tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad after Balakot air strikes in February, Pakistani fighter jets intercepted a......

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Amid a row over the Bharatiya Janata Party suggesting Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's name for the Bharat Ratna, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said had it not been for him, the First War of......

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Protesting Turkey's military offensive in northeast Syria, United States President Donald Trump has announced sanctions against Turkish officials, raising of steel tariffs and ending negotiations......

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open......

Afghan Taliban releases 3 Indian hostages: Report

Three Indian engineers held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since May 2018 have been freed by the terrorist group in exchange for 11 of its top members from Afghan jails, according to media reports......

Onion price hits 20-month high despite govt's measures

At Lasalgaon mandi, Asia’s largest onion selling market, the onion price jumped Rs 1.50 a kg to Rs 32 a kg, the highest since January last year. Onion price hit the highest since January......

Even Pakistan's growth rate is ahead of India's

'Misplaced national priorities have brought the economy to a cul-de-sac. 'There is a crucial foreign policy dimension to it -- India is in critical need of a peaceful external environment so that......

Customs nets 23% more illegal gold consignments in Q1

A rise in import duty could be a reason for increase in illegal consignments, say experts. Image used for representational purpose. Photograph: Ajay Verma / Reuters Clearly indicating a rise in......

The Bard of Blood Review

Bard of Blood works up several moments of intrigue and drama but falls short of culminating into a satisfying watch, says Sukanya Verma. The courtship continues as Netflix doles out more......

Buzz: 'Pollard as WI skipper is step in right direction'

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar speaks to Brian Lara during an event in Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Former West Indies skipper Brian Lara has said that making Kieron......

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Twenty20 stalwarts Rashid Khan of Afghanistan and West Indian Andre Russell, with an identical 100,000 pounds reserve price, are among 239 players from outside the UK to enter the draft. IMAGE:......

West Indies reappoint Simmons as coach

Phil Simmons has been appointed coach of the West Indies for a second spell on a four-year deal, the country's cricket board (CWI) has said.Simmons, who takes over from interim coach Floyd Reifer,......

Can India keep 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes alive?

Igor Stimac-coached India are aiming to grab three points with a victory against Bangladesh and keep their hopes alive of making it to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. IMAGE: India put a gritty......

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

Goals flowed in World Cup qualifiers across Asia with Iran, Japan, South Korea and Australia securing comfortable wins on Thursday. IMAGE: Iranian women fans attend Iran’s FIFA World Cup......

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Peace, still a pipe-dream in Afghanistan

US’ ambivalence on the role of Taliban and Pakistan’s unease over India’s involvement in the region are set to complicate matters ...

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/peace-still-a-pipe-dream-in-afghanistan/article29751763.ece

EU calls for Afghanistan ceasefire - Times of India

EU calls for Afghanistan ceasefire - Times of India ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/eu-calls-for-afghanistan-ceasefire/articleshow/71673369.cms

Pentagon chief in Afghanistan as US looks to kickstart Taliban talks

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper arrived in Afghanistan in a bid to restart talks with the Taliban after President Donald Trump abruptly broke off... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/pentagon-chief-in-afghanistan-as-u-s-looks-to-kickstart-taliban-talks/articleshow/71674140.cms

UN chief condemns mosque attack in Afghanistan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned attack inside a mosque in Afghanistan, which resulted in scores of deaths, said his... ...

https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=635591

Blasts collapse roof at Afghan mosque, killing at least 62 at Friday prayers

Multiple explosions at a mosque in eastern Afghanistan collapsed the roof on worshippers during Friday prayers, killing at least 62 and wounding... ...

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