Kabul, Aug. 22 (ANI): Local officials on Monday confirmed that Khwaja Ghar district of Afghanistan's Takhar province has fallen to the Taliban, following heavy clashes between the insurgent group and the security forces.
Karachi, Aug. 21 (ANI): Pakistani director Nadeem Baig has in a recent revelation confirmed that he offered a role to B-town's veteran actor Rishi Kapoor in the sequel of the hit comedy 'Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2.'
New Delhi, Aug. 19 (ANI): Turkey on Friday confirmed its support to India's application for the membership of the National Security Guard (NSG) and the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), said sources.
Johannesburg, Aug.16 (ANI): England fast bowler Steven Finn is all set to be sidelined for at least a month after suffering from a hamstring injury, the country's cricket board has confirmed.
Mumbai, Aug 12 (ANI): Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Suresh Raina will lead the India Red, Blue and Green teams respectively in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed.
Johannesburg, Aug. 10 (ANI): World number one Novak Djokovic has pulled out of next week's Cincinnati Masters due to a left wrist injury, the tournament organizers has confirmed.
Dubai, Aug. 10 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed it has sanctioned two T20 International matches between India and the West Indies to be held at Fort Lauderdale in the USA on August 27 and August 28.
Mumbai, Aug. 9 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday confirmed submission of a report on controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik by the Mumbai Police Commission.
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Aug. 9 (ANI): Inspector General of Meerut Sujeet Pandey on Tuesday confirmed that three people have been arrested in connection with the Bulandshahr gang-rape case, adding the rest of the accused will be nabbed after a proper identification parade.
New Delhi, Aug. 9 (ANI): Amidst speculations behind the death of former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Kalikho Pul, sources from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed that no suicide note was found, adding that depression could be the reason behind his death.
London, Aug 9 (ANI): Manchester United on Tuesday confirmed that Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has signed a five-year deal with the Old Trafford club with the option to extend for a further year.
Kathmandu, Aug 8 (ANI): Nepal Army Brigadier General Tara Bahadur Karki confirmed that all seven people, including a new-born on-board a Fishtail Air helicopter that crashed Bhetini in Nuwakot district on Monday, have been confirmed dead.