Crime

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Syria War: UN Commission Raps Assad Government for Torture, Arresting Doctors, Medical Personnel

The most insidious trends of the armed violence in Syria has been the targeting of healthcare personnel,UN Independent Commission report stated.

Mar 6, 2014

Viral Video: Islamic Syrian Extremist Group Cuts Off Man's Hand for Stealing, Live Tweets Punishment (WARNING: Graphic Images)

The photos were posted on the account @reyadriraq, which subsequently was deleted by Twitter officials.

Mar 2, 2014

SC Commute Death Sentence of Rajiv Gandhi Assassins

The Supreme Court on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of three men convicted of killing former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi to life imprisonment.

Feb 18, 2014

Turkey Plane Hijack Attempt: Passenger Tried to Divert Boeing 737 to Sochi with Bomb Threat [PHOTO]

A passenger plane with 110 passengers on board was forced to land at an airport in Turkey on Friday, after a potential hijacker issued a bomb threat and tried to divert the plane to Sochi, where Winter Olympics opening ceremony was about to kick off.

Feb 8, 2014

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US Nuclear Missile Launch Team's Scandal: 34 Officers Removed from Duty after Allegedly Cheating on Tests

A cheating scandal has rocked the US nuclear missile launch team after 34 officers in charge of launching nuclear missiles were dismissed from their duties for cheating or 'tolerating' such acts on a proficiency test.

Jan 16, 2014

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North Korea Warns South of 'Unimaginable holocaust' against Military Drill; Seoul Pledges to Retaliate

South Korea on Thursday pledged that it would "Sternly retaliate" against any provocation from North Korea, a day after Pyongyang issued a warning of an "unimaginable holocaust" if South proceeds with the upcoming joint military exercises with the United States.

Jan 16, 2014

The Pirate Bay Website Shifts Base Back to Sweden

Popular peer-to-peer file sharing website The Pirate Bay (TBR), after hopping multiple (six, to be precise) country domains this year, has once again set anchor in Sweden.

Dec 24, 2013

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Rajasthan: Another Congress MLA Booked in Sexual Assault Case

In yet another embarrassment for the Congress government in Rajasthan ahead of the assembly elections later this year, another MLA has been accused of sexually assasulting a woman.

Sep 21, 2013

Anil Ambani's Income Tax Account Hacked by Young Woman

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) chairman Anil Ambani's e-filing of income tax returns was allegedly hacked by a 21-year-old chartered accountant student from Hyderabad.

Sep 14, 2013

Delhi Gang-Rape Verdict: People's Reaction on Death Sentence of 4 Convicts [PHOTOS]

A fast track trial court on Friday pronounced death sentence to all the four convicted in the brutal gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student, evoking cheers from political leaders and public alike. Cheers erupted in and outside the Delhi court after the judge pronounced maximum punishment to all the four convicts.

Sep 14, 2013

Asaram Bapu's Son in Trouble; Woman Files Complaint for Cheating and Criminal Conspiracy

Even as self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has been put behind the bars in connection with several cases, including sexual assault against a minor, his son Narayan Sai has also landed in trouble after a woman filed complaint against him for cheating and criminal conspiracy.

Sep 7, 2013

Amitabh Bachchan Furious over Fake Video on Narendra Modi, Seeks Action Against Culprit [VIDEOS]

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan is furious over a fake video on YouTube that gives an impression of him supporting Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. He said he would take strong action against the culprit behind the video.

Aug 22, 2013

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Snowden Leak Case: Brazil, Amnesty International Fume over Journalist's Partner Detention under UK's Terrorism Act

The Brazilian government has expressed concern after its native David Miranda, partner to Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald was detained at London's Heathrow Airport for nine hours under the Terrorism Act. Miranda helped Greenwald publish documents leaked by National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden.

Aug 19, 2013

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Malaysia: Police Gun Down Five-Member Gang Behind Recent Shootings

Malaysian police have gunned down a five-member gang responsible for the recent spate of killings at an encounter in a service apartment early Monday morning in Malaysia's George Town area.