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Kerala BJP Yuva Morcha leader Rakesh Erachery arrested over printing of fake currency notes

Rakesh Erachery was arrested after the police conducted a raid at his house at Anchamparathi in Sreenarayanapuram, Thrissur.

3 days ago

Historic Great Mosque of al-Nuri and al-Habda minaret in Mosul destroyed by Islamic State

Islamic State militants have blown up the Great Mosque of al-Nuri in Mosul on June 21, along with its famous leaning al-Habda minaret, according to an Iraqi military statement.The Iraqi militarys media office distributed a picture taken from the air that appears to show the mosque and minaret flattened in the middle of the small houses of the Old City, the historic district where the militants are besieged.Iraqi officials had privately expressed the hope that the mosque could be captured in time for Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month. The first day of the Eid falls this year onJune 25 or 26 in Iraq.

4 days ago

Saviour turns savage: Cop sought sexual favours from gang rape survivor

As if getting gang raped itself wasn't scarring enough, this woman was allegedly asked for sexual favours by the very officer who she thought would be her saviour. Read on to know more about her harrowing tale.

4 days ago

Pulsar Suni confesses to attacking actress at the behest of Malayalam megastar!

The murky underbelly of Mollywood stands exposed as Pulsar Suni confesses to cellmate that he abducted and assaulted a Malayalm actress at the behest of industry bigwigs. Read to know what he said.

4 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir: 'Chota Geelani' killed in clashes with cops after Pulwama encounter

A protester nicknamed "Chota Geelani" has been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. Read to know more.

4 days ago

SDPI activist hacked to death in Mangalore; police force deployed to contain tension

As the situation is still tense in Bantwal district, prohibitory orders have been imposed till June 28 midnight in all the four taluks including Bantwal, Sullia, Puttur and Belthangady.

4 days ago

Aligarh: 6-year-old girl raped, murdered in millet field; accused lynched by mob

The locals initially did not allow the police to remove the minor's body from the field, but it was later sent for post mortem while investigations are currently on.

4 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 militants killed, Army officer injured in Pulwama encounter

Three militants were killed and an Army Major was injured on Thursday in a gunfight in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

4 days ago

Andhra Pradesh man arrested for repeatedly raping, blackmailing Telangana woman

The accused had sexually assaulted the victim at her house after offering her cold drinks laced with sleeping pills.

4 days ago

Dashboard camera footage shows the moment Philando Castile was shot and killed

Dash camera footage reveals the moment police officer Jeronimo Yanez fatally shot dead Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Minnesota, US, on 6 July 2016. The squad car video, along with other evidence from the investigation, was released just four days after officer Yanez was acquitted in the death.The dashcam video shows what appears to be a routine traffic stop for a broken taillight quickly dissolving into deadly shooting. Castile, who had a permit to carry a gun, can be heard telling Yanez, Sir, I have to tell you, I do have a firearm on me.Yanez responds, OK, dont reach for it, then...Dont pull it out.Im not pulling it out, Castile assures him.Dont pull it out, Yanez repeats.Castile manages to say, Im not! before Yanez opens fire. Yanez fires seven shots, fatally injuring Castile.I wasnt reaching, Castile can be heard saying softly after the shots end.

5 days ago

Delhi: German woman alleges rape by Indian father-in-law and husband

The victim told the police that she got married to a Punjab-based man in Germany, and came to India with him.

5 days ago

Wood Green assault: CCTV footage shows racially charged attack in north London pub

Met Police detectives have released footage of a man who was assaulted in a Wood Green pub. The man was drinking when he was set upon by three men on February 27. The 47-year-old suffered a fractured rib in the assault which was racially charged.

5 days ago

Gurgaon woman allegedly gang-raped in a moving car for hours, thrown out later

According to the victim, she was forcefully dragged into a Maruti Swift car by three men at around 8 pm on Monday from the Sohna area in Gurgaon.

6 days ago

Now, face 3-month jail if Moradabad police take selfies dangerously!

The Moradabad police will crack down on those who endanger the lives of themselves or others while taking selfies. Read to know what punishment awaits those found guilty.

6 days ago

Trouble for Lalu and clan: I-T Dept attaches properties of wife Rabri, daughter Misa and son Tejaswi

The I-T Department has attached properties of Lalu Prasad's wife Rabri Devi, daughter Misa Bharti and son Tejaswi Yadav, in connection with a Rs 1,000-crore benami land deal case. Read to know more.

6 days ago