Afghan-Pakistan talks on release of Taliban prisoners

Pakistan and Afghanistan are discussing the possible release of Taliban prisoners, including the outfit's powerful commander Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, to boost the Afghan peace process, foreign......

UN admits to holding secret talks with Taliban

A top United Nations official has blamed Pakistan of blocking reconciliation efforts with the Taliban by arresting several top extremist commanders. Admitting that there were secret negotiations......

Taliban leaders deny meeting with UN envoy

The Taliban has denied as 'baseless rumours' reports that its top leaders had met United Nation's representatives to discuss bringing peace to Afghanistan and vowed to persist in its war 'against......

UN, China condemn attack on Kabul mission

The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the suicide attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul in which 41 people, including four Indian nationals, were killed and expressed determination to root out......

Amit Sadh to play younger Salman in Sultan?

If sources are to believed, then Amit Sadh, who catapulted to fame with his performance as a reluctant Hindu extremist in Kai Po Che!, will play the younger version of Salman Khan in director Ali......

PIX: When Deepika, Aishwarya, Rekha celebrated Navratri

In Bollywood’s eternally festive frame of mind, celebrations are abundant and extravagant. And whether it’s Holi, Lohri, Diwali or Eid any excuse to go dancing is more than welcome.......

PIX: Canada win men's sprint relay as US blow it; Chebet double

IMAGE: Canada's Brendon Rodney, Jerome Blake, Andre de Grasse and Aaron Brown celebrate after winning gold in the Olympics men's 4x100m Relay final at Stade de France, Paris, on Friday.......

PICS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

A successful World Athletics Championships had looked like a desert mirage, but the event eventually came to life with an oasis of thrills and packed houses to rescue Qatari organisers and......

World Athletics PIX: Eid Naser wins 400m in third-fastest time

Images from Thursday's proceedings at the IAAF World Athletics Championships, in Doha. IMAGE: Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser celebrates winning the women's 400 metres in 48.14 seconds, at the IAAF......

World Championships PHOTOS : 'Pinch me!' demands hurdles champ Warholm in disbelief

A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London IMAGE: Norway'a Karsten Warholm reacts after winning the Men's 400 Metres Hurdles final at the World Athletics......