Mugdha Variyar

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Boko Haram video shows abducted Chibok girls two years since kidnapping

Boko Haram released the video to Nigerian government ahead of second anniversary of mass kidnappings of Chibok girls April 14.

Apr 14, 2016

Pakistan's ISI offered $200,000 to Haqqani Network for 2009 attack on CIA camp in Afghanistan: US cables

Declassified cables of the U.S. State Department highlighted frequent meetings between Haqqani members and the ISI in Pakistan.

Apr 14, 2016

Russia says fighter jets 'observed safety measures' in US Navy ship flyby [Watch Video]

The U.S. Navy had accused the two Russian SU-24 fighter jets of conducting simulated attack passes within metres of a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Baltic Sea.

Apr 14, 2016

Syria holds elections despite millions of voters missing; Western nations criticise Assad

The Syrian president and his wife Asma voted at the al-Assad Library in Damascus Wednesday.

Apr 13, 2016

Chinese court trashes first gay marriage case; local police try to crush lawsuit

A Chinese man had filed a lawsuit last year against a civil affairs bureau for refusing to register his marriage with another man.

Apr 13, 2016

Pakistan Army accuses India of destabilising economic corridor with China

Cargo will be transported to Pakistan's coastal town of Gwadar from China by this year, Army Chief Raheel Sharif said.

Apr 13, 2016

Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca office raided

Panama prosecutor Javier Caravallo ordered police to search for evidence that "would establish the possible use of the firm for illicit activities," reports said.

Apr 13, 2016

US, India agree to share military logistics as Carter, Parrikar meet

U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter, who is in India for a three-day visit, met Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2016

Pakistani ISIS suspect arrested in Austria throws up link between Paris, Mumbai attacks

The Sunday Times reported the Pakistani was a "veteran bomb maker linked to the Mumbai attacks."

Apr 12, 2016

Afghan Taliban announce 'Operation Omari,' named after former leader Mullah Omar

The Afghan Taliban announced the launch of their "spring offensive" fighting season Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2016

Fire breaks out in building in Mumbai suburb; no casualties

The blaze was reported Tuesday morning in a building in Mumbai's Bhiwandi area.

Apr 12, 2016

Indian 'spy' on death row in Pakistan for 20 years dies in Lahore jail

Kirpal Singh, 50, was given a death sentence by a Pakistani court in connection with a case of serial bombing in the Punjab province.

Apr 12, 2016

Two Indian students stabbed to death in Ukraine, another injured

The students were studying at the Uzhhorod Medical College in the city of Uzhhorod.

Apr 11, 2016

Taiwan says China 'abducted' 8 nationals from Kenya

Kenya had ordered the deportation of 23 Taiwanese nationals acquitted in a telecom scam.

Apr 11, 2016

John Kerry senior-most US official to visit Hiroshima memorial, refrains from apology

U.S. President Barack Obama may visit Hiroshima when he arrives in Japan for the Group of Seven summit next month.

Apr 11, 2016

Kerala temple fire: 5 detained for unauthorised fireworks as death toll rises

At least 109 people were killed in the fire at the Puttingal Devi Temple complex in Kollam district Sunday.

Apr 11, 2016

Al Qaeda executes 15 Yemeni soldiers as group gets stronger in war-torn country

The executions of Yemeni soldiers come days after the forces had driven out al Qaeda militants from parts of Aden.

Apr 9, 2016

Sri Lanka offers infrastructure equity to China to do away with part of $8 billion debt

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe reportedly made the offer during his Beijing trip Saturday.

Apr 9, 2016

Belgium: ISIS suspects linked to Paris, Brussels attacks arrested

Mohamed Abrini, Osama K and two other suspects were arrested Friday.

Apr 9, 2016

India to make fresh UN bid to ban Pakistani JeM chief Masood Azhar; China in 'close communication'

A special NIA court Friday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Azhar for the Jan. 2 attack on the Pathankot Air Force base.

Apr 9, 2016

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Articles by Mugdha Variyar

Boko Haram video shows abducted Chibok girls two years since kidnapping

Pakistan's ISI offered $200,000 to Haqqani Network for 2009 attack on CIA camp in Afghanistan: US cables

Russia says fighter jets 'observed safety measures' in US Navy ship flyby [Watch Video]

Syria holds elections despite millions of voters missing; Western nations criticise Assad

Chinese court trashes first gay marriage case; local police try to crush lawsuit

Pakistan Army accuses India of destabilising economic corridor with China

Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca office raided

US, India agree to share military logistics as Carter, Parrikar meet

Pakistani ISIS suspect arrested in Austria throws up link between Paris, Mumbai attacks

Afghan Taliban announce 'Operation Omari,' named after former leader Mullah Omar

Fire breaks out in building in Mumbai suburb; no casualties

Indian 'spy' on death row in Pakistan for 20 years dies in Lahore jail

Two Indian students stabbed to death in Ukraine, another injured

Taiwan says China 'abducted' 8 nationals from Kenya

John Kerry senior-most US official to visit Hiroshima memorial, refrains from apology

Kerala temple fire: 5 detained for unauthorised fireworks as death toll rises

Al Qaeda executes 15 Yemeni soldiers as group gets stronger in war-torn country

Sri Lanka offers infrastructure equity to China to do away with part of $8 billion debt

Belgium: ISIS suspects linked to Paris, Brussels attacks arrested

India to make fresh UN bid to ban Pakistani JeM chief Masood Azhar; China in 'close communication'

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'