The new strategic route opened by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani connects Iran, India and Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan, and reflects a growing convergence of interest between countries.

The appointment of Dineshwar Sharma, a former Intelligence Bureau director, as special representative holds a promise, writes Rajiv Vora.

The deadline for the linking of Aadhaar to support services such as banking and welfare schemes will be extended till 31 March 2018 from it's original date of 31 December.

Chief Minister Raman Singh attended the first Mail Today 'Skill and Entrepreneurship Summit' in Delhi.

The heinous crime took place just three days after Madhya Pradesh became the first state to allow the death penalty for rapists. The two accused are alleged to have attacked the victim at her home.

Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, lost its licence to operate, with immediate effect, after the Delhi government came down heavily on the institution. It is now barred from registering new patients.

RBI stepped up its awareness drive against con men who trap unsuspecting individuals to part with details of their bank accounts which are then used to siphon out money.

The Capital generates 10,000 metric tonnes of trash a day. Pollution is a major problem across all life and sites in Bhalswa, Ghazipur and Okhla have created a unique challenge to the city's fire service.

Six women and a man were arrested on Saturday for allegedly operating a prostitution ring from a spa. Activists say some girls are lured, duped or forced into sexual slavery by traffickers and pimps.

The female cat was said to have mauled to death seven people in the last three to four months in Chalisgaon taluka near Nashik. Its last claimed victims were a boy and a 70-year-old woman.

The deceased, identified only as Kajol, was found murdered on the rooftop of her house.Family members searched and made enquiries about Kajol in every house in the area

The Chabahar port will eventually provide a transit and Transport Corridor among countries using Port as one of the regional hubs for sea transportation in Iran, writes Harsh V Pant.

The Cabinet has backed a bid to launch the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 in Parliament. It is expected to become a reality after getting clearance from politicians.

Dhanika Tripura, from Tripura in India, is suffering with acute lymphocytic leukemia. The girl was healthy before she deteriorated after suffering with itchy eyes just 6 weeks ago.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi has kept up the tradition of including a signature line associated with the sci-fi franchise.

Lil' Kim wasn't afraid to speak the truth after some people made fun of the star for having 'belly rolls' while wearing a skintight suit to the annual Hot For The Holidays concert in New Jersey on Sunday.

Posted by his 22-year-old girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, footballer Cristiano looked delighted to be ringing in his first Christmas with his new family of four children.

Former Australia captain Kim Hughes has blasted England's approach to dismissing Steve Smith in the third Ashes Test at the WACA, saying 'all the backroom staff should be sacked.'

Single father Chamnan Duangjan, 38, said son cakked Porrames developed behaviour problems after he suffered a severe head injury aged just four in 2012 in Krabi, Thailand.

Researchers at Yale University in Connecticut have found that a mechanism in the brain of all mammals could hold the key to cold immune superhumans in the future.

Austrian contortionist Stefanie Millinger showed off her incredible skills with the help of her assistant, a brown bear called Stephan. Stephanie was a finalist for 'Das Supertalent' in Germany.

Six days before Delhi Metro Rail Corporation's (DMRC) Magenta line's take-off, the 'driverless' train crashed through a wall at Kalindi Kunj depot on Tuesday.

The uniforms of air stewardesses for AirAsia and Firefly could arouse passengers as they are 'too revealing', according to a Senator Abdullah Mat Yasim in Malaysian Parliament yesterday.

Eyewitnesses said they heard a blast in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at about 10.50am yesterday morning - shortly before the scheduled unveiling of the kingdom's budget.

Selena Gomez, 25, happily cheered on her man Justin Bieber, 23, as she watched him play a game of ice hockey in Los Angeles on Monday.

Lewis Hamilton may be receiving a phone call from disgruntled Mercedes chiefs soon, after images of his personalised La Ferrari made their way online.

FIFA says it has been informed of glitches in the 2014 World Cup goal-line technology system during games in France.

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC is set for a monumental win in the state, brushing aside the challenge from a Congress-CPI(M) combine

For the first time in 49 years such a massive mandate has been given to a single party, says Banerjee

Referring to charges of corruption against her party, she dubbed it as 'a propaganda by a section of media and that Bengal is a corruption free state'

Chief Minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee said that she will take oath on May 27

Ajay Dey, who was previously elected from Santipur in Nadia district on Congress ticket, left the party to join Trinamool. But he was rejected by the voters this time

Banerjee will take oath for her second tenure as CM on May 27

In this Assembly polls, BJP has not only garnered around 56 lakh votes, but has also made its presence felt in 262 out of 294 Assembly segments

Just as he did for the Blues, Terry will captain a team of three players going head to head with seven other teams in a bid to generate funds in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus.

Reece James will quickly be hoping to forget about his Wednesday afternoon after being humiliated by Everton star and Premier League rival Andre Gomes at FIFA.

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a deal to bring Philippe Coutinho back to the Premier League from Barcelona. But how would the Brazilian best fit into Frank Lampard's team?

Chelsea winger Willian is out of contract in the summer having failed to agree a new deal and while his future remains unclear, reports emerged that he is 'in negotiations' with Liverpool.

United and Liverpool have one of the biggest rivalries in football but the Red Devils were happy for their enemies to defeat Jose Mourinho's side.

The decision would secure a Champions League spot next season for the Premier League's current top four of Liverpool, City, Leicester and Chelsea, with United, Tottenham and Arsenal missing out.

The 20-year-old is the subject of major interest from Premier League giants like Manchester United and Chelsea but Dortmund are hopeful they can get him to sign a contract extension.

Blues winger Callum Hudson-Odoi spoke about the close relationship he has with the Borussia Dortmund star - having played together for England at various age groups.

Philippe Coutinho could get back to his best if he returns to the Premier League, according to Barcelona legend Rivaldo. The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Chelsea.

The Spaniard's big-money move across the Premier League in January 2011 was a then-record fee, but Liverpool hero Carragher insists that Torres wasn't the same fearsome striker as he had been previously.

Frank Lampard inherited the £72million Kepa upon his arrival at Chelsea last summer, but a series of high-profile errors have seen the Spanish stopper come under serious scrutiny.

The pair enjoyed two hugely successful years together at Stamford Bridge, winning back-to-back Premier League titles between 2004 and 2006.

Belgian striker Dries Mertens is a summer transfer target for Chelsea with the attacker out of contract with Napoli this summer, according to Sky Sports Italia.

The French striker was set to become a free agent at the end of the season, and had only remained at the west London club in January after attempted moves away collapsed.

Lille are demanding around £60million for the 21-year-old Nigeria international while he also has strong interest from Italian sides Juventus and Inter Milan.

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is to sign a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2021. The Blues hope to get a transfer fee for him amid interest from Italian clubs.