Pakistan files appeal against 26/11 mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi's bail in Supreme Court

The Islamabad High Court court had approved his release earlier this week only to be remanded yet again into custody for abducting a man named Anwar six and a half years ago.

Team India Attends Afternoon Tea Session with Australian Prime Minister

Players from both sides posed for the official photo session with Tony Abbott at Kirribilli House, his second official residence.

Shoaib Malik Voices World Cup Hopes

Although he is in Pakistan's 30-man preliminary squad for the World Cup, Shoaib Malik has not played ODIs since June 2013.

Microsoft's Windows 10 may have new browser 'Spartan'; Internet Explorer on way out

The new browser, codenamed at this point as Spartan, will be unveiled on January 21 when Microsoft shows off Windows 10 for the first time.

New Year's Eve stampede kills 35 on Shanghai's Bund tourist strip

An emergency meeting would be held to ensure stepped-up safety measures were taken throughout the city.

She'll be missed: Neil Patrick Harris mourns death of his grandmother on Twitter

Actor Neil Patrick Harris has mourned the death of his paternal grandmother, saying he will miss her.

Salman Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijan' to Ranbir Kapoor's 'Bombay Velvet': Major releases of 2015

The year 2015 is important for several biggies for their major releases at the box-office.

I think it's ridiculous, hate them: Malaika Arora Khan on item song debates

Actress Malaika Arora Khan, who will be seen doing a special song in 'Dolly Ki Doli', says she hates the debates on item numbers.

Goa festival death: Isha Mantry was drunk insists minister Dilip Parulekar

Forensic experts are conducting a post-mortem on the body of 27-year-old Isha Mantry, who died under mysterious circumstances.

New Year? I'll be shooting for my second directorial film, 'Sanam Re': Divya Khosla Kumar

Actress-turned-director Divya Khosla Kumar says she will spend her New Year shooting in Shimla.

Zimbabwe Appoint Dav Whatmore New Coach, Eye 2015 World Cup

Dav Whatmore was officially unveiled as Zimbabwe's coach on Tuesday following the sacking of Steve Mangongo who only lasted seven months on the job.

Ranji Trophy: Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Odisha Register Victories

At the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium here, Delhi bowled out Gujarat for 166 in second winnings to win the match by an innings and 109 runs. Wednesday's play was just a formality as the visitors were 152 for seven at stumps on day three. Spinner Varun Sood took six for 43 while Shivam Sharma grabbed four for 52).

Bad weather hobbles Indonesia jet recovery; 7 bodies found

Sonar images also identified what appeared to be large parts of the plane, but strong currents were moving the debris.

BJP hopes dialogue with PDP on government-formation will start in a couple of days

"We appreciate Mehbooba Mufti's gesture through the media. We await formal initiation of dialogue," Ram Madhav said.

First gay weddings in Scotland held at midnight

The couple also drank whisky from a quaich, a two-handled vessel often referred to as "the loving cup", as per the Scottish tradition.

K Radhakrishnan retires leaving ISRO at its 'most glorified pedestal ever'

European, American and Russian probes have managed to orbit or land on the planet, but after several attempts.

Virat Kohli Signs Off Sensational 2014, Says "Happy New Year"

Virat Kohli says goodbye to 2014 as the third highest run scorer in ODIs and three sensational Test hundreds in Australia.

SCG to Honour Late Phillip Hughes With Bronze Plaque

Australian batsman Phillip Hughes died after being struck on the helmet by a short-pitched delivery while batting for South Australia against his former team New South Wales in a Sheffield Shield match in Sydney.

Delhiites to usher in New Year amid tight security

SWAT teams have been stationed outside premier hotels while special measures were already in place to guard city schools.

Surat: 'Terrorists' wearing skull cap in a Police mock drill creates controversy

In the drill one cop and two civilians posing as terrorists were captured by the police.

BCCI contemplate sending MS Dhoni home before 4th Test

Dhoni might not be present to see the baton formally passed to Kohli with India contemplating sending the former Test captain home before 4th Test.

Indian Squad for World Cup to be Announced on January 6

The World Cup is scheduled from February 14 to March 29 in Australia and New Zealand, and India would be playing warm-up games from February 8.

JP Duminy Returns for South Africa's T20I Series vs West Indies

JP Duminy has not played since November 9 when he returned home early from a limited overs tour of Australia because of a long-term knee injury which required rest.

Can Virat Kohli break Rahul Dravid's record at SCG?

Dravid accumulated a mammoth 619 runs during the Test series Down Under 2003/04 and Kohli is just 121 runs short from breaking the former captain's record.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Mum Amid Speculation All's Not Well in Indian Dressing Room

A day after the BCCI announced MS Dhoni's retirement from Test cricket, citing strains of playing in all three formats, the Indian team management chose to remain tight-lipped on the development.

India in Australia: Darren Lehmann Demands Improved Aussie Catching in SCG Test

Australia drew the third Test in Melbourne on Tuesday to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but coach Darren Lehmann said dropped catches in India's first innings cost his team dearly.

President gives nod to Judicial Appointments Commission Bill

As many as 16 of the 29 states have ratified the bill.

New Zealand: IS terrorist mistakenly broadcasts his location over Twitter

A jihadi from New Zealand who has links with the Al Qaeda and has taken up arms in Syria, mistakenly broadcasted his exact location after forgetting to turn off a tracking function on his phone, media reported Wednesday.

Beach parties, fireworks: World rings in new year

Beijing will count down the New Year at an event in the Olympic Park designed to highlight the capital's bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Shaun Marsh Lauds a More 'Consistent' Ashton Agar

Ashton Agar became an overnight sensation on his Test debut in England 18 months ago, when he made 98 - the highest score by a No.11 batsman - and shared a record 163-run last-wicket partnership with Phillip Hughes against England at Trent Bridge.