Crime

Govt officials around the globe targets of Whatsapp hacking: Report

The hacking of a wider group of top government officials' smartphones than previously reported suggests the WhatsApp cyber intrusion could have broad political and diplomatic consequences.

Nov 1, 2019

Nirbhaya gangrape: 4 convicts could be executed if mercy plea not filed before President within 7 days.

Tihar and Mandoli jail authorities handed over notices to the convicts on October 28. It has been made clear to the convicts that they can file a mercy plea before the President within seven days if they seek a review of the death sentence.

Oct 31, 2019

Arizona assessor Paul Petersen suspended for selling kids for $40,000 per adoption

Court files state that the pregnant women smuggled to the United States lived in a cramped house owned and rented by Petersen and put their children on adoption.

Oct 29, 2019

Why was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi more feared than 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden?

Al Baghdadi whom the US claims to have eliminated in his hideout in Syria's Idlib had declared himself the first caliph of Daesh (Islamic State) and was unmatched in atrocities to captives including the use of children for committing bloodbaths.

Oct 28, 2019

Bengaluru's Taj West End hotel fined with Rs 50,000; here's why

The Taj West End hotel had failed to maintain hygienic conditions in the kitchen and health officers found rotten and non-sterile vegetables inside the hotel's kitchen area.

Oct 28, 2019

Kamlesh Tiwari's wife not satisfied with murder probe

"I am highly dissatisfied with the probe. Why is the case not handed over to the NIA? The Uttar Pradesh Police and ATS will not be able to work it out," said Kiran Tiwari

Oct 27, 2019

Judge validates Trump impeachment inquiry, orders Mueller document release

The judge gave the Justice Department until next Wednesday to provide the blacked-out material from the Mueller report that was subpoenaed by the House Judiciary Committee.

Oct 26, 2019

Trump-Russia probe: US justice department to open criminal inquiry into Russian investigation

The probe will investigate the initial violations that led to special counsel Robert Mueller's inquiry into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential elections.

Oct 25, 2019

CISF jawan poisons wife, attempts suicide

Ajit Kumar, 32, was found in a critical condition, while his wife Julie, 30, was found dead when the police broke the door of their house.

Oct 23, 2019

Kathua rape case: Jammu court orders FIR against 6 investigators for torturing witnesses

On Tuesday, the Court of Judicial Magistrate (CJM) circulated an order directing Jammu and Kashmir police to file a case against six members of SIT who were responsible for probing Kathua gang rape and murder case.

Oct 23, 2019

Kamlesh Tiwari murder: All you need to know about the Hindu outfit leader

In 2015, Tiwari, first made headlines when he allegedly made objectionable remarks against Prophet Muhammad, which created a huge uproar and resulted in massive protests by Muslims across the country.

Oct 23, 2019

Kamlesh Tiwari murder: Two accused of Hindu leader's murder arrested in Gujarat

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad napped the two accused in the Kamlesh Tiwari case as they were trying to reach out to their families in Surat.

Oct 23, 2019

4-year-old girl accidentally shoots father and self in Milwaukee

Since the father lied about the circumstances in the shooting, he was taken into custody as per the charges by the district attorney.

Oct 22, 2019

Infosys starts probe into alleged 'unethical practices' by CEO; shares tank

Infosys shares plunged 16 percent on Tuesday, marking their worst intraday drop in over six years.

Oct 22, 2019

NCRB 2017 data reveals rise in crime by 3.6%; kidnapping cases on surge

The number of cases of murder has seen a 5.9 percent decline, from 30,450 in 2016 to 28,653 in 2017.

Oct 22, 2019