The US has condemned the gruesome killing of a British soldier in London by the two reported Islamists who were later shot and wounded by the police.

British Prime Minister David Cameron called an emergency security meeting on Wednesday after a man was killed near an army barracks in London, and two men were shot and wounded by police.

In a suspected terror attack, a person believed to be a British soldier was on Wednesday beheaded near a barrack by two reported Islamists who were later shot and wounded by the police.

India is all set to return to Olympics fold. A major breakthrough in this regard was made during a crucial meeting between Indian representatives and International Olympic committee (IOC) at Lussane on Wednesday. IOC had banned India in December last year for not following Olympic charter. Now, a timeline with proper description has been decided for lifting the ban. Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said that ban will be lifted only after going through the process and norms set by the IOC. He also said that the meeting was positive and consent over rules for age and tenure has been achieved.

The nightmare is finally over and I am back to a normal life", said a relieved Vijender Singh as he broke his silence on the sensational drug scandal that severely hurt his reputation, insisting that more than a crisis, it was a learning experience that left him stronger and wiser.

Maria Sharapova will be the Russian delegation's flag-bearer at next month's Olympic opening ceremony in London, Russia's tennis chief Shamil Tarpishchev said on Tuesday.

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Monday said he will invite Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Pakistan for his oath-taking ceremony as the new Premier.

India's Olympic suspension could be lifted in the next couple of months, claimed Sports Minister Jitendra Singh, insisting that the process to end the exile has already been set in motion by the IOC.

Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Wednesday found himself at the centre of controversy with his name being dragged into a "failed" dope test that was conduced before the Athens Games way back in 2004.

The dazzling IPL 2013 opening ceremony might have enthralled the Kolkata crowd, but inadequate media facilities stumped hordes of scribes gathered from across the country.