Society News

China launches investigation against Texas woman arrested on charge of 'spying'

Sandy Phan-Gillis of Texas has been held by Chinese authorities on charge of stealing state secrets.

Sep 22, 2015

Yemen: Houthis mark one-year anniversary of seizing capital

Several thousand supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels took to the streets of the Yemeni capital Sanaa on 21 September, dancing, cheering, and chanting pro-Houthi slogans in celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Shiite militias takeover of the capital last year.

Sep 22, 2015

Russia offers massive air support to Assad regime, sneaks in 48 fighter aircraft into Syria

Dozens of Russian Sukhoi Su-24 and Sukhoi Su-25 have been brought to Syria.

Sep 22, 2015

Full text of Devendra Fadnavis' reply to Rajdeep Sardesai's open letter on meat ban

Rajdeep Sardesai had criticised CM Fadnavis for his government's decision to ban meat.

Sep 22, 2015

RSS 'quietly supported' Indira Gandhi during Emergency: Former IB chief TV Rajeswar

He said the RSS also conveyed its support to the Congress when elections were held after the Emergency was lifted.

Sep 22, 2015

Not in favour of reconsidering reservation policy: BJP on RSS supremo's remark

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat made the remark in the wake of ongoing protest by Patel community in Gujarat.

Sep 22, 2015

UN: ‘Crimes against humanity have been found’ in North Korea

The UN Commission of Inquiry said that it had found crimes against humanity in North Korea and urged the international community to respond and investigate the case properly.

Sep 21, 2015

Pope Francis visit to USA (2015): Live streaming, TV guide, complete schedule

Pope Francis will visit the USA on Tuesday. Here is live streaming, TV guide and schedule information of the Papal visit.

Sep 21, 2015

Australia swears in first female defence minister in new Turnbull cabinet

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull last week ousted long-time rival Tony Abbott.

Sep 21, 2015

Cuba: Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro during visit to communist country

Video captures historic meeting between current pope and former communist leader.

Sep 21, 2015

Greece election: Alexis Tsipras given clear mandate to lead country

One month after resigning as Prime Minister following a revolt by party members over the international bailout deal he had brokered, Alexis Tsiprass party Syriza emerged the winner again in Greeces elections held on Sunday (20 September).

Sep 21, 2015