Four militants were killed in an encounter with security forces Friday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, police said.

The militants were killed at Panjran in south Kashmir, a police official said. He said the operation, which began Thursday evening, was over.

Dubai: In a shocking road accident at least 15 people died and 5 other sustained injuries when at Shaikh Zayed Road here in Dubai.

New Delhi: The government's decision on Thursday night to induct Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in most Cabinet committees after it initially kept him out of all but two of them has rebalanced the composition of key panels.

LONDON: Former Pakistan quick Shoaib Akhtar said MS Dhoni is faster than a computer when it comes to cricketing acumen.

Nottingham: Australia continues its winning rhythm in the world cup by defeating West Indies team in their second battle in the campaign. Australian seamer Nathan Coulter-Nile on Thursday made the highest score by a number eight batsman at the World Cup after he smashed a career best 60-ball 92 to help his side post 288 against the West Indies at Nottingham.

Chandigarh: Fissures in the Congress in Punjab deepened on Thursday with Chief Minister Amarinder Singh changing Navjot Singh Sidhu's portfolio within hours of the cricketer-turned-politician snubbing him by skipping a cabinet meeting.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Cabinet Thursday decided to declare fourth Saturdays a holiday for state government employees in addition to second Saturdays.

Udupi: District Deputy Commissioner Hepsiba Rani on Thursday issued orders to all the government offices in the District to observe ‘No AC Day’ on every Monday asking the officials to switch off the Air Conditioners in their offices on Monday to contribute in curbing global warming.