Crime

Haunting footage shows inside of Grenfell Tower destroyed by fire

New video released by Londons Metropolitan police on Sunday (June 18) shows the devastation inside the Grenfell Tower block that was engulfed in flames, killing at least 58 people.The British government said it would act on recommendations from a probe into the fire, responding to a disaster critics said showed something had gone badly wrong in the country.Police said on Sunday the number of people feared to have died in the blaze would rise from the current total of 58.Prime Minister Theresa May, criticised for keeping her distance from angry residents during her visit to the smouldering ruin of the 24-storey Grenfell Tower, said on Saturday the response to the disaster had been not good enough.

Jun 19, 2017

Aerial footage shows white van used by Finsbury Park attack suspect

One person has died and eight others are injured after a van ploughed into worshippers leaving the Finsbury Park Mosque around midnight on June 19. The attack comes during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when people attend prayers during the night. This aerial footage shows the van that ploughed into the crowd. The suspected attacker, a 48-year-old man, was detained by members of the public at the North London attack site.

Jun 19, 2017

Mali hotel attack: 6 killed as tourist complex targeted

At least six people were killed in an attack on a tourist complex outside Mali's capital city of Bamako, police said. Read to know more.

Jun 19, 2017

Kerala woman who cut off genitals of godman now claims he never raped her

The Kerala woman who had chopped off the genitals of a godman who she had accused of molesting her for six years has now said he never raped her. Read to know more.

Jun 19, 2017

Stray violence across India after loss to Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2017 final [PHOTOS]

Violence erupted across several places in India after the Boys in Blue lost to Pakistan in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Read to know what happened.

Jun 19, 2017

Explosion in Colombian shopping centre toilet kills 3

An explosion in a Bogota shopping centre has killed three women and wounded nine others. A device detonated in a toilet bowl in a restroom in the upscale Andino shopping area. One of the victims was a 23-year-old French woman who volunteered in a poor area of Bogota. The shopping centre was busy with people shopping for Fathers Day gifts. It is yet unknown who is responsible for the attack.

Jun 18, 2017

Man held for 'masturbating', harassing woman passenger on Indigo flight

The incident took place on a Delhi-bound Indigo flight from Hyderabad. The man was arrested after the flight touched down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Jun 18, 2017

Prince George looks royally unamused at the Queens birthday celebrations

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 91st birthday on Saturday but Prince George was less than impressed to be up on the balcony of Buckingham Palace again. The three-year-old seemed bored at the beginning of the Royal Air Force display but he cheered up on the first sight of the fly-past. Maybe the young prince was struggling in the heat. Princess Charlotte on the other hand seemed to have great fun at her second fly-past.

Jun 17, 2017

Isis claims Attack In Jerusalem After Policewoman Is Stabbed To Death

An Israel border policewoman has been killed in a shooting and stabbing attack. Three Palestinians attacked police officers at two different scenes in Jerusalem. All three were killed by Israeli security forces. Both Hamas and Isis claimed responsibility for the attacks. It is the first time Isis has claimed an attack in Israel but authorities found not connection of the attackers to the group.

Jun 17, 2017

Man lynched in Rajasthan for trying to shield defecating women: Shouldn't 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' protagonist Akshay Kumar step in?

The Bollywood actor's next film is on the sensitive issue of Indian women's vulnerability because toilet at home is still considered a curse in many parts of patriarchal India. He needs to use this real case to make the message even powerful.

Jun 17, 2017

How a 5-year-old described sexual assault on her through a doll

The child was kidnapped by the accused, who sexually assaulted her and then left her near her house in Delhi.

Jun 17, 2017

Rajasthan man killed for objecting to civic officials clicking photos of women defecating in open

Objecting to civic body officials because they were taking pictures of open defecation by women has cost Zafar Khan alias far Hussain his life in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan. Read to know more.

Jun 17, 2017

1993 Mumbai serial blasts case: What does the ever-going judicial process really bring?

The Mumbai serial blasts today look more a relic from the past which only revives the pain of those who were directly affected. Can these cases be permanently settled?

Jun 16, 2017

Focus back on 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case: Verdict on Abu Salem & six others likely on Friday

A special TADA court in Mumbai is likely to give its verdict on the second leg of the trial in the 1993 serial blasts. One among the seven whose fates are to be decided is Abu Salem.

Jun 16, 2017

Goa: 20 tourists, including children, injured after locals attack them with knives and swords

A holiday to Goa turned into a nightmare for tourists from Maharashtra after a minor scuffle with locals turned violent at Merces village near Panjim.

Jun 15, 2017