Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia on Wednesday said it would support Pakistan's bid to join BRICS as the two countries decided to further strengthen their ties by promoting bilateral trade and cultural links. IMAGE: Prime......

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

It's intriguing that the prime minister now wants his American partner to help protect the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. That's conceding to the Americans a pre-eminence India has always contested,......

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have......

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to......

Visas approved for Pakistan athletes

IMAGE: Pakistan junior athletics team at the Wagah Border, on Monday Photograph: Kind courtesy AFI/X A 12-member contingent of athletes from Pakistan, set to participate in the South Asian......

England's frustration ends as Bashir gets visa for India

IMAGE: After a frustrating wait, off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has been granted a visa. Photograph: England Cricket/X England's Pakistan-origin off-spinner Shoaib Bashir was on Wednesday granted visa......

Bashir's visa issue: UK govt wants India to treat British citizens fairly

IMAGE: With off-spinner Shoaib Bashir still awaiting his visa for England's India tour, the UK Government urged India to treat British citizens fairly. Photograph: Somerset County Cricket......

England's Bashir denied visa; Stokes frustrated

Shoaib Bashir returned home after visa delay, England name spin-heavy attack IMAGE: Shoaib Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, is one of three uncapped players named in the England squad for the......

Visa issues delay England spinner Bashir's arrival in India

IMAGE: Shoaib Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, is one of three uncapped players named in the England squad for the Test series in India. Photograph: Somerset County Cricket Club/Instagram......