Johnlee Varghese

Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Johnlee is a Senior Correspondent for IBT India. He currently writes on politics and global affairs,with special focus on Middle East.

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ISIL militants killing captured Iraqi soldiers

Militant Group ISIL Posts Images of Mass Killing of Iraqi Soldiers on Twitter

According to UN, the number of people killed in summary executions and extrajudicial killings "may run into the hundreds".

Jun 15, 2014

The abducted girls have been converted to Islam (YouTube screengrab)

Abducted Schoolgirls May Never Return, Says Former Nigerian President

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo says they now need a miracle to bring back all the abducted girls.

Jun 15, 2014

Riots are common in Kashmir (file photo)

Al-Qaeda Video Claims Afghan Jihadists are En Route to Free Kashmir, Calls Muslims for Support

In the video,TTP commander Umar claims that jihadists from Afghanistan are heading to Kashmir to wage 'holy war'.

Jun 15, 2014

Ishrat Jahan, a 19-year old college student, was killed in a fake encounter

Ishrat Jahan Fake Encounter: After 10 Years Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

It has been 10 years since the 19-year-old was killed in cold blood in a state-sponsored encounter. Will she ever get justice?

Jun 15, 2014

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau speaks at an unknown location in this still taken from an undated video released by the outfit.

Boko Haram Demands 40 Cows Each for Release of 20 Abducted Fulani Woman

Nigerian Islamic militant group Boko Haram has demanded 40 cows each for the release of 20 Fulani woman they recently abducted.

Jun 13, 2014

Smoke billows from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi

Karachi Airport Attack: Hackers Blame India, Claim Mumbai will Witness Similar Fate

The website of Indian Embassy in Tunisia was hacked and it was posted there would be an attack on Mumbai airport.

Jun 13, 2014

Has Modi's Reign Boosted Communal Forces in India?

There have been several scattered incidents of communal riots and increasing intolerance in the country.

Jun 13, 2014

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (Reuters)

Nigerian Army Clamps Down on Newspapers over Negative Publicity

Several major newspapers in Nigeria have been stopped from delivering news to its readers.

Jun 8, 2014

10 Nigerian Army Generals Found Guilty of Working for Boko Haram

Even as there has been increasing criticism of the Nigerian army for failing to trace the abducted Chibok girls, it has now come to light that over 15 senior military officials, including 10 Generals have been tried before the military court for collaborating with the Boko Haram terrorists, including supplying guns and ammunition.

Jun 6, 2014

Indian Army T-90 tanks on parade for Republic Day in February 2008. / REUTERS

4 Reasons 100% FDI in Defence is a Welcome Move

Bringing in 100 per cent FDI will strengthen rupee, apart from adding millions of new jobs in the country.

Jun 5, 2014

An anti-government protester runs trough the rubble after violence erupted in Ukraine protests

Ukraine Crisis Escalates: Indian Embassy Starts Emergency Evacuation of over 1,000 Students

With violence breaking out in several parts of Ukraine, India has started getting its nationals out of the conflict-ridden country.

Jun 4, 2014

GOI Secretaries to Meet Narendra Modi, Discuss 10-point Agenda

It will be the first time that the government of India top secretaries will be meeting the Prime Minister without the ministers.

Jun 3, 2014

A Cadbury ad in Malaysia. The report that Cadbury chocolate contains pork has sparked outrage in the Muslim countries.

Cadbury Jihad: New Tests in Malaysia Finds No Traces of Pig DNA in Chocolates

There was much outrage in Malaysia, after a routine test found that two batches of Cadbury had pork traces.

Jun 2, 2014

Civil Services Examination 2014: UPSC Gives 6 Attempts to Aspirants, Age Limit Increased to 32

The 2014 UPSC notification makes major relaxations in terms of number of attempts and age restrictions.

Jun 1, 2014

Onlookers at the site where two girls were hanged from tree in Badaun district in Uttar Pradesh

Baduan Rape: NGO to Build Toilets in Victims' Village for Women's Safety

'Majority of rapes in rural areas have occurred when the victims had gone out in the open to answer nature's call.'

Jun 1, 2014

Chaos in Mumbai, Pune over Facebook Post Mocking Shivaji, Thackeray; FIR Lodged

The Facebook post had made derogatory comments against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Bal Thackeray.

Jun 1, 2014

Modi's PMO India Facebook Page Crosses 1 Million 'Likes', Could Soon be Largest for a Head of State

PM Narendra Modi seems to be on the path to create a record of a sorts on Facebook as well.

Jun 1, 2014

Cadbury Chocolates Contain Pork? Uproar in Muslim Nations; Company Recalls Batches in Malaysia

Two batches of Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolates were found to have traces of pig DNA.

Jun 1, 2014

Akhilesh Yadav, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister

UP Rape Cases: Under Pressure CM Akhilesh Asks Journalists 'Why are You Bothered?'; Modi's Office Seeks Report

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav lost his cool at journalists for questioning him about the spate of rape incidents in UP.

May 30, 2014

a-placard-denouncing-the-high-rate-of-rape-cases-in-india

Badaun Gang-Rape: Maneka Gandhi Announces 'Rape Crisis Cell'; Akhilesh Yadav Promises Fast-Track Court

The gang rape and brutal killing of two teenagers in UP has once again raised the issue of woman safety in India.

May 30, 2014

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Militant Group ISIL Posts Images of Mass Killing of Iraqi Soldiers on Twitter

Abducted Schoolgirls May Never Return, Says Former Nigerian President

Al-Qaeda Video Claims Afghan Jihadists are En Route to Free Kashmir, Calls Muslims for Support

Ishrat Jahan Fake Encounter: After 10 Years Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

Boko Haram Demands 40 Cows Each for Release of 20 Abducted Fulani Woman

Karachi Airport Attack: Hackers Blame India, Claim Mumbai will Witness Similar Fate

Has Modi's Reign Boosted Communal Forces in India?

Nigerian Army Clamps Down on Newspapers over Negative Publicity

10 Nigerian Army Generals Found Guilty of Working for Boko Haram

4 Reasons 100% FDI in Defence is a Welcome Move

Ukraine Crisis Escalates: Indian Embassy Starts Emergency Evacuation of over 1,000 Students

GOI Secretaries to Meet Narendra Modi, Discuss 10-point Agenda

Cadbury Jihad: New Tests in Malaysia Finds No Traces of Pig DNA in Chocolates

Civil Services Examination 2014: UPSC Gives 6 Attempts to Aspirants, Age Limit Increased to 32

Baduan Rape: NGO to Build Toilets in Victims' Village for Women's Safety

Chaos in Mumbai, Pune over Facebook Post Mocking Shivaji, Thackeray; FIR Lodged

Modi's PMO India Facebook Page Crosses 1 Million 'Likes', Could Soon be Largest for a Head of State

Cadbury Chocolates Contain Pork? Uproar in Muslim Nations; Company Recalls Batches in Malaysia

UP Rape Cases: Under Pressure CM Akhilesh Asks Journalists 'Why are You Bothered?'; Modi's Office Seeks Report

Badaun Gang-Rape: Maneka Gandhi Announces 'Rape Crisis Cell'; Akhilesh Yadav Promises Fast-Track Court

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'