Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Pakistan, which is witnessing an influx of Tehreek-i-Taliban terrorists in significant numbers in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's tribal districts, is also facing a threat from the Islamic State......

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and US President Joe Biden at the Partnership for Global......

'Plan to nuke Surat sounds fantastical'

'You are dealing with a small gang of semi-literate terrorists. These are guys flying kites.''There is huge difference between flying kites and actually having a deliverable, executable, plan.'......

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

The world sees Pakistan as the epicentre of terrorism and Islamabad should clean up its act and try to be a good neighbour, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, recalling United States......

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

  IMAGE: Fans of Afghanistan arrive ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Scotland at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Monday. Photographs: Alex Davidson/Getty Images......

Will ICC allow Afghanistan to play in T20 World Cup?

IMAGE: The ICC is bracing up for the possibility of the Taliban flag being pushed as the Afghanistan flag at the T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman from October 17. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty......