Crime

MP Minister Accused of Sodomy against His Male Servant; Resigns Amid Criticism

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Madhya Pradesh (MP) finance minister Raghavji resigned on Friday after his 30-year-old male servant accused him of sodomy.

Jul 5, 2013

Political Parties Should be Restrained from Distributing Freebies, Says Supreme Court

Coming down heavily on political parties that promise freebies to voters in their election manifestos, Supreme Court on Friday asked the Election Commission to frame guidelines to restrain such activities, saying that it shakes the foundation of democracy by influencing the voters.

Jul 5, 2013

Rise in Robberies Force Malaysian Restaurants to Hire Armed Security Guards

The escalating rise in restaurant robberies across Malaysia has propelled many eateries to employ armed guards despite it being a costly affair..

Jul 3, 2013

Full Text of Edward Snowden's Statement: Whistelblower Slams Obama Govt for Obstructing Asylum-Hunt

Former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden, who has sought asylum in 21 countries, has slammed the Obama administration for trying to obstruct his bid to find asylum.

Jul 2, 2013

Edward Snowden Seeks Asylum in 21 Countries; Will India Help American Whistleblower?

Former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden has sought asylum in 21 countries, including India through Wikileaks legal advisor Sarah Harrison.

Jul 2, 2013

Robbery in Minister's Home Adds to Growing Crime Rate in Malaysia

Malaysian Sports and Youth Minister Khairy Jamaluddin's house in the high-end locale of Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, was burgled by three men on late Saturday afternoon.

Jul 1, 2013

Malaysian Students Caught Up in Egypt's Anti-Morsi Protests

The mass protest in Egypt demanding the removal of President Mohammed Morsi has affected fellow Malaysian students studying in the transcontinental country.

Jul 1, 2013

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Malaysian Minor Girl Murder Case: Contract Labourer Gets Death Sentence for Brutal Murder of 4-Year-Old Girl

A Malaysian High Court sentenced a 26-year-old contract labourer Muidin Maidin to death on Fiday for the assault and brutal murder of a minor girl on March 1 last year.

Jun 29, 2013

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Manipal Gang-Rape: Police Nab 3 Accused, Foil Suicide Attempts

Less than a week after the gang-rape of a 22-year-old medical student of Manipal University, police have arrested all the three accused in the case.

Jun 28, 2013

Jiah Khan Suicide: Police Seeks Narco-Analysis Test for Suraj Pancholi; Aditya Booked for Assault

Mumbai Police on Thursday sought permission to conduct a narco-analysis test on budding actor Suraj Pancholi, who is presently in judicial custody on charges of abetting the suicide of actress Jiah Khan.

Jun 28, 2013

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How Edward Snowden's Stolen Secret Documents Could Cause Devastating Blow to US National Security

The United States has been desperately trying to get hold of its former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden, requesting countries that are giving him shelter to extradite him, as they are worried about the immense damage he could cause to the nation.

Jun 26, 2013

Where is Edward Snowden Hiding? Mystery Over His Whereabouts Deepens

The mystery over former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden's whereabouts has deepened after Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday rejected US' extradition demand, saying that Snowden is not in the country.

Jun 25, 2013

Salman Hit-and-Run Case: Actor to be Tried for Culpable Homicide; Fresh Trial in July

In what could be seen as a huge setback to Bollywood actor Salman Khan's trial in connection with the long-pending hit-and-run case, a Mumbai session court on Monday rejected his plea against a magistrate's order for a re-trial of the case and ordered a fresh hearing on 19 July.

Jun 24, 2013

Will Edward Snowden Find Asylum? US Warns Against Helping NSA Whistleblower

Former National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden is on the verge of finding asylum, even as the US has been trying to extradite him for espionage.