US addressing intelligence gaps in Pakistan

The US may re-look its human and technical intelligence apparatus in Pakistan following the attack on seven CIA officers in Khost and the failed New York bombing plot, writes security expert B......

Why the Indian embassy in Kabul was attacked

While Afghan security sources have projected the incident as an attempt to kill Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the neo Taliban has projected it as an operation to demonstrate its capability even in......

How India should respond to Pakistan's volte-face

In the wake of the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November, India has to use three yard-sticks to decide on the genuinenessand adequacy of any Pakistani co-operation. These are: Does its......

Bojinka II, Pakistan & Musharraf

The plot to blow up US-bound airliners is becoming known as 'Bojinka II,' since it is nearly identical in scope and method to Operation Bojinka, which was foiled in 1995 by Filipino authorities.......

FIFA WC: Muslim fans enjoying their experience

IMAGE: The first FIFA World Cup in a Muslim country makes them happy. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters As noon approached, muezzins across Qatar called Muslim soccer players, fans and officials to......

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Former Test opener Nasir Jamshed was banned for 10 years by an anti-corruption tribunal in 2018 for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Pakistan Super League in 2017. IMAGE:......

Sports Shorts: Ankita wins first title of 2019; Henry fumes at VAR

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday IMAGE: Ankita Raina in action. Photograph: Ben Hoskins/Getty Images for LTA Indian tennis player Ankita Raina, on Sunday, won her......

Gowda wins first gold for India at Asian Athletics Championships

Ace discus thrower Vikas Gowda clinched the first gold for India as the home team won three medals on the second day to make their presence felt in the 20th Asian Athletics Championships, in Pune......