Crime

Vietnam authorities destroy ivory worth $7 million

The Vietnam authorities have destroyed 2,177.5 kg of elephant ivory and 70.1 kg of rhinoceros horns. It is the first time it has taken such action, intended to demonstrate its commitment to wildlife protection.Vietnam is one of the largest consumer markets for rhino horn and a key transit point for smugglers transporting ivory to China.Around 330 African elephants and 23 rhinos were killed to make the destroyed haul, which has an estimated black market value of more than $7 million.

Nov 12, 2016

Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 55 at Shah Noorani Dargah in Balochistan

At least 500 people had gathered at the 500-year-old shrine to witness the Sufi dance "dhamaal" there.

Nov 12, 2016

5 Russian banks face massive cyber attacks

Electronic devices were used for these attacks, which were routed through 30 countries, including India.

Nov 12, 2016

Bitcoin traders flooded with calls seeking to exchange cash for virtual currency

Bitcoin traders in India are getting frequent calls after the government's crackdown on higher denomination notes.

Nov 11, 2016

Evening wrap: SC notice to Salman Khan, ATMs not working, new levy to increase airfare, and more

Read about Trump lashing out at protesters, and SanDisk launching new storage solutions in India.

Nov 11, 2016

Iraq: Isis killed and crucified 40 people in Mosul for helping Iraqi forces, says UN

This is just another example of the kind of "punishment" the terror group metes out, often at the drop of a hat.

Nov 11, 2016

'There is nothing called marital rape,' says Sita Annadanam of RSS women's wing

Rashtra Sevika Samiti is holding a three-day conference in New Delhi to mark its 80th anniversary.

Nov 11, 2016

SC issues notice to Salman Khan after Rajasthan govt challenges acquittal in poaching case

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan has also asked the apex court to direct Salman Khan to surrender.

Nov 11, 2016

Chhattisgarh: Naxals kill Congress leader Ajay Singh's nephew in Bijapur

Singh was elected as an MLA from Karnataka's Jewargi constituency in 2013.

Nov 11, 2016

US election 2016: Isis, al-Qaeda celebrating Donald Trump's victory

It is suspected that the terror groups will look to use Trump's anti-Islam statements to garner support, recruit and strengthen their position.

Nov 10, 2016

The Secret Life of Prisons: Inmates smuggle phones to film rampant violence, drug abuse and anarchy

The grim reality of a British prison service nearing collapse under a record number of prisoners.

Nov 10, 2016

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Rs 500, Rs 1,000 currency notes scrapped: 2 dead; PIL filed in SC to quash ban

While it was certain on Tuesday that the common man would face hardship, people did not anticipate that it would also cost lives.

Nov 10, 2016

Seattle: 5 wounded in mass shooting; gunman at large

The shooting was not related to the earlier anti-Trump demonstrations that took place in Seattle.

Nov 10, 2016

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Remains of burnt sacks full of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes found in Bareillly

Police said the notes were damaged, cut and then burned and added that they have informed the RBI about it.

Nov 9, 2016

California: 1 dead, 3 injured after gunman opens fire near polling station

The man is yet to be apprehended by the police.

Nov 9, 2016

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Crime

Vietnam authorities destroy ivory worth $7 million

Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills 55 at Shah Noorani Dargah in Balochistan

5 Russian banks face massive cyber attacks

Bitcoin traders flooded with calls seeking to exchange cash for virtual currency

Evening wrap: SC notice to Salman Khan, ATMs not working, new levy to increase airfare, and more

Iraq: Isis killed and crucified 40 people in Mosul for helping Iraqi forces, says UN

'There is nothing called marital rape,' says Sita Annadanam of RSS women's wing

SC issues notice to Salman Khan after Rajasthan govt challenges acquittal in poaching case

Chhattisgarh: Naxals kill Congress leader Ajay Singh's nephew in Bijapur

US election 2016: Isis, al-Qaeda celebrating Donald Trump's victory

The Secret Life of Prisons: Inmates smuggle phones to film rampant violence, drug abuse and anarchy

Rs 500, Rs 1,000 currency notes scrapped: 2 dead; PIL filed in SC to quash ban

Seattle: 5 wounded in mass shooting; gunman at large

Remains of burnt sacks full of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes found in Bareillly

California: 1 dead, 3 injured after gunman opens fire near polling station

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]