Politics

Police get details of pro-ISIS twitter account for clues

Bengaluru, Dec 16 (ANI): A popular pro-Islamic State Twitter account traced to an Indian engineer was back up on Monday (December 15) as police combed through tens of thousands of followers to identify sympathisers of the militant group. Mehdi Masoor Biswas, who police said was behind the @ShamiWitness Twitter handle, has cooperated with investigators since he was picked up from his one-room apartment in Bengaluru city on December 13, the government said. Mehdi's account was disabled at that time and it was not clear how it became active again. Police said the account was part of their investigation but not under their control. Security officials said @ShamiWitness had been reactivated to determine if Mehdi was a cheerleader or an online recruiter for Islamic State.

Dec 16, 2014

Congress targets West Bengal CM over Saradha scam

Kolkata, Dec 16 (ANI): Congress party staged a protest against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after one of her ministers was arrested for his role in Saradha scam. Transport minister of West Bengal, Madan Mitra was arrested by CBI on December 12. Protesting Congress workers demanded immediate summon of Banerjee by CBI. Meanwhile, TMC leaders took out a mass rally against the arrest of their minister as they shouted slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. TMC leader Javed Khan blamed Modi-led BJP of using federal probe agency to their advantage. On November 21, CBI had arrested TMC lawmaker Srinjoy Bose in connection with the scam.

Dec 16, 2014

South Asia Newsline - Dec 15, 2014

Imran Khan will not end protest until judicial committee is formed. President Ashraf Ghani reveals security situation as taliban continues strikes on Kabul. Tourits enjoy as Shimla gets first snowfall.

Dec 16, 2014

2014 Winter Session: Rajya Sabha Adjourned over Mass Conversion Issue

The Government will table the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008 today.

Dec 16, 2014

Coalgate Probe: Take Former PM Manmohan Singh's Statement, Court Tells CBI

The court rejects CBI's closure report on Hindalco in the coal scam case, following which the stocks of the company takes a beating

Dec 16, 2014

India's Nuclear Submarine INS Arihant Embarks on its First Sea Trials

Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar flags off INS Arihant's first sea trials from the Eastern Naval Command base

Dec 16, 2014

Christmas cake show delights visitors in Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Dec 16 (ANI): People of Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu were delighted to see different varieties of cakes during a 15-day Christmas cake show. The show, which began on Sunday, attracted people, especially children, to buy cakes in shapes of Barbie Dolls, Santa Claus, Baby Jesus, cartoon characters, animals in the jungle, etc. He added that it took them 15 days to design the cakes and the show will continue till New Year. A visitor Balaji, who came with his child to buy a cake, said he felt excited to see unique cakes. Christmas is celebrated all over the world on December 25 and as part of the festival celebrations people buy cakes and share it with friends and family.

Dec 16, 2014

Candle-lit vigil marks one-year of South Sudan conflict

A candlelight vigil was is held in Nairobi on Monday night to remember the thousands who have lost their lives in the South Sudan conflict over the past year.

Dec 16, 2014

War in South Sudan enters second year: Red Cross

War in South Sudan is worsening with "extreme violence" and growing hunger, rights groups warned Monday, one year since the start of conflict in which tens of thousands have died.

Dec 16, 2014

Fighting continues around the Donetsk airport despite ceasefire

Despite the ceasefire, the fighting continues in eastern Ukraine between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian soldiers, particularly in the area of the Donetsk airport.

Dec 16, 2014

Three dead, four wounded in Sydney cafe siege

Australian police say three people were killed and four wounded as heavily armed officers dramatically stormed a central Sydney cafe to end a day-long siege sparked when an Iranian-born Islamist took more than a dozen people hostage.

Dec 16, 2014

Uganda toddler abuse maid jailed for four years

A Ugandan maid was jailed for four years Monday for abusing a toddler in a case that shocked the country after a graphic video of the assault was made public.

Dec 16, 2014

Erdogan answers to EU criticism over Turkey arrests

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Monday launched a stinging attack on the European Union over its criticism of police raids on opposition media, bluntly telling Brussels to "mind its own business."

Dec 16, 2014