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The group linked to Taliban is blamed for several deadly attacks against Indian interests in Afghanistan including the 2008 bombing of Indian mission in Kabul that killed 58 people.

Moscow Format step towards Afghan peace

India announced on Thursday that it sought not just an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace process, but also one that was ...

10 Nov 2018 8:04 AM IST

There was a huge amount of banned notes stocked with Mohammad Alikhan. He exchanged some of the currency during demonetisation but he still had Rs 62 lakh with him, which he tried to exchange illegally.

Economic misadventure

The justification about flushing out fake notes that are thought to support terrorism also proved to be too fanciful.

10 Nov 2018 7:35 AM IST

US President Donald Trump

A mixed bag in America

As it's no longer a one-party rule in the US Congress, the ability to stand up to Mr Trump's excesses is now greater for...

9 Nov 2018 7:42 AM IST

AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu waves after being felicitated by Karnataka CM H.D. Kumaraswamy and former PM H.D. Deve Gowda in Bengaluru. (PTI)

Will Chandrababu Naidu's fresh effort for anti-BJP front work?

Naidu enjoys a political stature no political leader in the country enjoys today, barring Sonia Gandhi.

9 Nov 2018 7:38 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: File)

Compulsive name changers

The pattern is indicative of a wish to rub out any remnant of the historical Mughal rule.

8 Nov 2018 7:15 AM IST

State BJP president B.S. Yeddyurappa addresses partys Shakti Kendra office-bearers in Bengaluru on Sunday

Karnataka coalition, Opposition's 2019 blueprint

The Lingayats' tactical shift was even more evident with the embarrassing loss of the 14-year stronghold of Ballari.

8 Nov 2018 7:11 AM IST

Of course, there are plans for INS Arihant and more nuclear submarines to be similarly operational within the next five years or so. (Representational Images)

India's N-triad historic, but caution is essential

The times are fraught with tension, specially with a Chinese naval force prowling the waters of the Indian Ocean region.

7 Nov 2018 1:58 AM IST

The I-League permits players from anywhere to be a part of any club side. (Representational Images)

Soccer cheer in Kashmir

The game showcased Kashmir's local talent and potential splendidly.

7 Nov 2018 1:54 AM IST

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says he wants to come back to India if the need be. (Photo: AFP)

NPAs: People must know facts

The names of wilful defaulters are being sought although this might be met with stonewalling by the authorities.

6 Nov 2018 7:15 AM IST

The Xi Jinping Thought is a 14-point basic policy that allows for harmonious development and upholding the core values of socialism with Chinese characteristics. (Photo: AP)

China, Pak are still up to their old games on J&K

The Pakistan Army, which calls the shots in Islamabad, continues to be Beijing's most valued international client.

6 Nov 2018 7:12 AM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reads an excerpt from his latest book The Paradoxical Prime Minister during Bangalore Literature Festival on Sunday Shashidhar B.

Criminal defamation must go

It's another matter vulgar abuse is fast becoming the language of political discourse; it's almost standard now.

5 Nov 2018 12:09 AM IST

Priests perform Shila Pujan of stones for construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya (Photo: PTI/File)

Pressure growing on govt over Ram temple

BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said on Saturday that the postponement of the Ayodhya hearings in the Supreme Court had...

5 Nov 2018 12:08 AM IST