Crime

Syria: Isis video shows militants destroying statues, mummies in Palmyra [VIDEO]

The video also shows them blowing up a shrine atop a mountain.

Jul 6, 2016

Karnataka DySP hangs self after being suspended for kidnapping, extortion

Kalappa Handibag was suspended after a departmental inquiry over his involvement in abduction of a businessman.

Jul 5, 2016

UAE tells citizens to abide by burqa ban in European countries

The UAE has, in an advisory, also asked its citizens to use credit cards more and avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

Jul 5, 2016

Elderly couple killed in freak accident

An elderly couple died of cerebral hemorrhage in a freak accident.

Jul 5, 2016

Hyderabad: Indian man murders African live-in partner, cuts body into parts before setting on fire

Police officials reportedly believe that Rupesh had developed hatred towards Senthia, and murdered her.

Jul 5, 2016

Supreme Court delivers a rude shock to Salman Khan just before 'Sultan' release

The court has admitted a plea challenging his acquittal in the 2002 hit-and-run case, in which one person was killed.

Jul 5, 2016

Salem: Body of six year old girl found in vessel; suspect arrested

A 17-year-old has been arrested for allegedly strangulating and then slashing a six year old's stomach after attempting to rape her.

Jul 5, 2016

P. Ramkumar is not the mastermind in Infosys techie murder: Victim's lawyer

The lawyer representing the victim's family in the Infosys techie murder probe says rejects police's claim that the stalker acted alone.

Jul 4, 2016

CBI arrests Delhi Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar over graft charges

The CBI arrested Kumar and four others for bribery and misuse of position to benefit a private company while awarding contracts.

Jul 4, 2016

Has Isis-affiliated group from Kerala issued a death threat to Taslima Nasreen?

Controversial author Taslima Nasreen has had many fatwas issued in her name over her highly explosive writings

Jul 4, 2016

Bangladesh terror attack: Irrfan Khan, Taslima Nasreen condemn incident, but with opposing views of Islam

While Irrfan puts out a heartfelt message on Facebook, Taslima holds back no punches in dissecting the attack's religious motivations.

Jul 4, 2016

Saudi Arabia: Blast near US consulate in Jeddah on July 4th

Investigation into the blast has been initiated and the U.S. State Department is working with the Saudi authorities.

Jul 4, 2016

Absconding Mahrashtra ATS officer walking freely in Mumbai: Report

Inspector Ramesh More, wanted in connection with the disappearance of a witness in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, visits his family every day and even partied this week in the housing society.

Jul 3, 2016

Telangana: Youth slits girl's throat for rejecting his marriage proposal

Accused M Mahesh confessed that his motive was revenge as the girl rejected his marriage proposal.

Jul 3, 2016

Baghdad: More than 80 killed as blasts hit shopping district; Isis claims responsibility

The blasts are believed to have more impact because of the ongoing month of Ramadan, which Muslims consider holy.

Jul 3, 2016