Society News

Manchester shows solidarity at Albert Square vigil for victims of arena attack

Around 6,000 people gathered in Albert Square to unite and remember the victims of the Arena attack on 22 May.

May 24, 2017

Did Indian Army, Assam Police and CRPF kill 2 Bodo terrorists in a fake encounter?

CRPF Inspector General Rajnish Rai has claimed the paramilitary force, along with the Assam Police and Indian Army, carried out a fake encounter of 2 Bodo militants in Assam. Read to know how he is substantiating his claims.

May 24, 2017

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte declares martial rule in besieged Mindanao

Duterte on Wednesday left Moscow to attend to the crisis at home in Philippines' southern Mindanao region, where militants burned buildings overnight and are feared to have taken hostages.

May 24, 2017

India moving towards isolating Pakistan, considering punitive actions, US official says

The US official's statement came a day after Indian Army launched punitive "fire assaults" on Pakistani positions across the Line of Control (LoC).

May 24, 2017

The story of a transgender woman gangraped and burnt with acid by a diabolical man who claimed to be in love with her

Sonia Sheikh, a transgender woman from Hyderabad, is a victim of gangrape and was burnt with acid and left on the roadside by a man who claimed to be in love with her.

May 24, 2017

Uttarakhand: At least 24 dead, 8 injured as bus full of pilgrims plunges into gorge, PM Modi announces ex-gratia

The bus, which was carrying pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh, was returning from Gangotri when the incident occurred near Nalupani in Uttarkashi district.

May 24, 2017

Uttar Pradesh: Another Dalit man killed, 7 injured in fresh violence in Saharanpur

The men were allegedly attacked by a group of upper caste members when they were on their way home after meeting BSP chief Mayawati.

May 24, 2017

UK issues warning of another 'imminent' attack, raises threat level from 'severe' to 'critical'

UK police on Tuesday said that they believed Britain-born Salman Abedi, aged 22, carried out Britain's deadliest bombing in nearly 12 years.

May 24, 2017

Controversial godman Chandraswami dead

Chandraswami was close to late Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chandrashekhar and also had friends in Indira Gandhi's power circle.

May 23, 2017

I used human shield to save more lives in Jammu and Kashmir: Major Gogoi

A video of a man tied to an Indian Army jeep in Jammu and Kashmir as human shield had gone viral on social media, and was widely condemned.

May 23, 2017

Two men publicly caned in Aceh for having gay sex

The punishment, condemned by rights groups, marked the first application of anti-homosexuality laws introduced in the province in 2014.

May 23, 2017

Karnataka: Bengaluru cop attempts suicide; poisons wife, 2 kids to death

A Bengaluru police constable tried to commit suicide by consuming poisoned food along with his wife and two children, but it turned fatal for his family. Read to know more.

May 23, 2017

RJ Balaji calls Rajinikanth too old for politics; Twitterati reacts strongly

RJ Balaji's comments on Rajnikanth's possible political career have sparked a debate on social media.

May 23, 2017

Manchester terror attack: ISIS claims responsibility, but statement raises questions

The Islamic State group has taken responsibility for the terror attack at the Manchester Arena where 22 people were killed and scores injured while attending a concert by Ariana Grande. Read to know more.

May 23, 2017

Manchester terror attack: Sikhs to the rescue with food, transport and shelter

The expatriate Sikh community in Manchester is rising to the occasion to help the people of the country it now calls home. Read to know how they helped people after the terror attack there.

May 23, 2017