Society News

Keralites Shine in Delhi AIIMS Union Elections, Win All Posts Except One

Abhijith S, hailing from Kollam, has been elected as the president of MBBS students' union in AIIMS.

Jul 23, 2015

Iraq: Isis claims Baghdad car blast that killed 20

Islamic State has claimed responsibility on 23 July for a suicide car bombing in a Baghdad district that killed at least 20 people the day before.

Jul 23, 2015

Suruc Blast: Kurdish Militia Group Claims It Executed 2 Turkish Policemen for Aiding Isis Bomber

32 youngsters, mostly Kurds, lost their lives in Suruc attack

Jul 23, 2015

1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts Convict Yakub Memon Challenges Death Warrant in SC

In his petition, the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict says his death warrant was issued before he could exhaust all his legal remedies.

Jul 23, 2015

Subramanian Swamy Advocates President's Rule in J&K, Says Military Should Take Charge for 2 Years

The army enjoys special powers in many "disturbed" areas of J&K under the provisions of Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

Jul 23, 2015

Stray Dog Menace: Cyber World Divided as Animal Lovers Launch 'Boycott Kerala' Campaign Online

"World Wide Boycott Kerala Movement 2015" and "Stop the hate campaign against Kerala" are the two campaigns launched on social media.

Jul 23, 2015

A bridge too far: Dutch car driver spectacularly fails to jump bridge, ends up in river

CCTV footage shows impatient motorist plummet into river after misjudging bridge crossing.

Jul 23, 2015

Rahul Gandhi Questions Narendra Modi's silence on Vyapam Scam, Says 'It's Good For Me'

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has said she will call an all-party meet to end the chaos in the House.

Jul 23, 2015

Karnataka: Leopard Enters School, Injures 3 in Chikmagalur

It is not clear if students were among the injured.

Jul 23, 2015

Charleston shooting: Dylann Roof faces federal hate crime charges

The white man charged in South Carolina with killing nine blacks at a Charleston church faces federal hate crimes and firearms charges that could lead to the death penalty or life in prison, US Attorney General Loretta Lynch said on 22 July.

Jul 23, 2015

Guatemala: Archaeologists uncover intact Mayan hieroglyphic panels

Ancient Mayan panels dating as far back as the seventh century have been discovered in northern Guatemala, shedding new light on the mysterious civilisation.

Jul 23, 2015

Kerala Police Arrest Actress Shilpa's Friend in Connection with Her Death

Soon after actress Shilpa's death, Lijin and his family had reportedly fled from Vellanad.

Jul 23, 2015

US: Republican Senators vow to kill Iran deal after John Kerry briefing

Prominent Republican Senators indicated on 22 July that they hope to defeat the passage of a landmark nuclear deal with Iran when it comes up for a vote.

Jul 23, 2015