Taliban grossly violated deal: US on Zawahiri's death

The world is a safer place following the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said, as he accused Afghanistan's Taliban regime of grossly violating its......

Does IAF Need Eagle II To Take On China?

The latest avatar of the F-15 is designed to deal with the world's most potent air threats that are emerging from China. IMAGE: An F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ethan......

'Do you think we are fighting for the wrong reason?'

'Like a majority of youngsters in the valley, they were left with just two options in life: Pick up a stone or take up a gun.''That journey through the heartland of Kashmir's new insurgency......

Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy identifies LeT as potential threat to US

The new National Strategy for Counter-terrorism released by the White House has identified two Pakistan-based terrorist groups -- Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan -- along with Boko......

Infy tops 9 cos with share buyback plans hit by Budget

According to PRIME Database, there are nine companies with active buyback programmes of Rs 8,605 crore. Among these, Infosys’s share repurchase programme is the biggest at Rs 8,260 crore.......

Safety lapses: DGCA issues notices to 4 IndiGo executives

The DGCA is conducting special audit of all airlines and airports which are in monsoon-affected areas in the wake of multiple landing incidents across the country. Four senior executives of IndiGo......

IT sector boom means boon for realty

The revival of growth in the information technology industry is rubbing off on the real estate sector, too. With all large infotech companies back in hiring mode, there has been a spurt of activity......

Hrithik, Farhan take up AIDS cause

Hrithik Roshan flew down from the 62nd Cannes Film Festival -- where he was promoting his film, Kites, with co-star Barbara Mori -- to attend the 26th International AIDS candelight memorial at......

Upendra & Vijay on a collision course

With big successes (Budhdhivantha and Junglee) behind them, "Real Star" Upendra and "Action hero" Vijay are two of the top heroes in the Kannada film industry. With Dubai Babu and Taakat......

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field    IMAGE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (centre) with co-assistant coach Mikel Arteta (right) and Rodolfo Borrell......

'India has a fast-growing football scene'

IMAGE: Atletico de Kolkata's players celebrate after winning the 2016 Indian Super League title. Former France defender Mikael Silvestre, who played for Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC in......

India targets qualification for 2022 football World Cup in Qatar

'We will aspire towards qualifying for the 2022 World Cup because of the support our national team is going to receive and will need to ensure that right steps are taken towards realising this......

Can Bengaluru FC script Indian football history?

IMAGE: Bengaluru FC’s Sunil Chhetri in action against Johor Darul Ta'zim of Malaysia. Photograph: PTI. Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri feels that his club making it to the summit clash......

Guardiola will change the face of English football: Xavi

Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi has backed incoming ManchesterCity manager Pep Guardiola to leave his mark on the Premier League after taking over from the departing Manuel Pellegrini on......