Society News

Another suspected spy held in Kolkata

Saikh Badal arrested by STF from near the Regional Passport Office in Kolkata.

Dec 2, 2015

Pakistan hangs 4 terrorists behind Peshawar school massacre

The four terrorists were hanged at the Kohat Central Jail on Wednesday.

Dec 2, 2015

Toronto woman could face 10 years in prison for giving water to pigs on a hot day

Anita Kranjc has been charged with criminal mischief for her actions on 22 June

Dec 1, 2015

Kerala: Distant relative taken into custody for death of three of a family

The family reportedly had a financial liability of Rs 1 crore as the relative had cheated them.

Dec 1, 2015

Maharashtra: Muslim groups led by Congress MLA attack Lokmat offices over Isis 'pig' cartoon

Congress MLA Shaikh Asif Shaikh Rashid led one of the protests.

Dec 1, 2015

Almost 72% Indian companies faced cyber attacks in 2015: KPMG

The main motives were financial gain or corporate espionage.

Dec 1, 2015

Isis in Libya: Sirte becoming 'back-up' terrorist capital in North Africa

From Sirte, just 400 miles from Sicily, Isis hopes to disrupt European civilisation.

Dec 1, 2015

Boko Haram abducts more teenage girls from Nigerian village

More than 217 school girls abducted last year in Chibok town of the state are still missing.

Dec 1, 2015

Isis bans Syrian banknotes, may be ready to issue its own currency

The move affects businessmen, store owners and employees who put all their savings into the high value notes.

Dec 1, 2015

Turkey allowing Isis industrial scale oil sales via its territory, charges Putin

US refuses to attack Isis oil trucks claiming they are 'civilian targets'.

Dec 1, 2015

Clashes force 40,000 people out of homes in Somalia: UN relief agency

More than 30 people are estimated to have been killed.

Dec 1, 2015

Moldova arrests paramilitaries who 'planned pro-Russian uprising'

Moldova has a history of pro-Russian separatism.

Dec 1, 2015

Isis executes 18 Syrian soldiers in ancient city of Palmyra

They were executed for being part of the "infidel army" of the Syrian regime, Isis said,

Nov 30, 2015

Bengal safe haven for terrorists under Mamata Banerjee, says BJP

Saffron party's state co-in-charge points to last year's Khagragarh blast, recent arrest of trio for espionage.

Nov 30, 2015

Child soldiers: Myanmar releases 53 underaged warriors

Human rights groups have long accused Myanmar's military, known as the Tatmadaw, of abuses such as using child soldiers.

Nov 30, 2015