Crime

Chennai couple caught for running child porn websites; earned Rs 2.4 crore from subscriptions

They were charged under sections of the IPC that penalise hosting pornography including child pornography.

Jul 27, 2016

Madhya Pradesh: 2 Muslim women beaten up for 'carrying beef;' police watch as people film incident

The women were reportedly beaten and abused by members of the right-wing Hindu Dal.

Jul 27, 2016

FIR against Delhi women panel chief Swati Maliwal for naming 14-year-old rape victim

The 14-year-old had died on Sunday after being raped repeatedly and forced to ingest a corrosive substance.

Jul 26, 2016

Police tases machete-wielding man running amok in New York park

The police also found a machete and two smaller knives in a duffel bag belonging to the man.

Jul 26, 2016

France: 2 men, claiming to be from Isis, killed after holding several people hostage; priest dead

Reports say a priest and two nuns are among the hostages.

Jul 26, 2016

Japan knife attack: 19 killed, many others injured in stabbing attack in care centre

The attacker had claimed he wanted to kill disabled people at the care centre.

Jul 26, 2016

Govt employees' banking transaction over Rs. 10 lakh invites scrutiny

Central Vigilance Commission has already received suspicious transaction report and investigation is ongoing.

Jul 25, 2016

10-year-old Bangladeshi child worker killed after co workers fill air in his body through rectum

According to UNICEF, 7.4m children aged between 5-17 are working in Bangladesh where the minimum legal age for employment is 14.

Jul 25, 2016

Florida shooting: What we know so far

Here is what we know so far about the mass shooting in Florida.

Jul 25, 2016

Florida shooting live updates: At least 2 dead, several injured in firings in three places; 3 detained

The firings happened at three places, between 12:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Jul 25, 2016

Delhi: 14-year-old rape victim, who was forced to drink 'corrosive substance,' dies

Delhi Commission for Women chairperson has demanded setting up of a high-level committee on women's safety by the home affairs ministry.

Jul 25, 2016

Hyderabad: 2 killed, several injured in building collapse at Film Nagar

A few people are also feared trapped under the debris of the collapsed building.

Jul 24, 2016

Maharashtra: Anti-terror squad arrests youth from Parbhani district with huge cache of arms

The youth has been identified as one Shahid Khan.

Jul 24, 2016

Bihar: BJP MLC arrested for molesting a 12-year-old girl on train; suspended by party

The politician, identified as one Tunna Pandey, is a member of the state legislative council from Siwan, .

Jul 24, 2016

Delhi: 26-year-old kills retired Govt official to avenge sexual exploitation

The police said that the woman, who was found on the basis of CCTV footage, confessed to the murder.

Jul 23, 2016