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1971 Bangladesh Liberation war: Dhaka court sentences five to death for war crimes

The five convicts, arrested in 2015, were sentenced for killing 17 people, vandalism, arson, abduction, rape and torture in Itabaria village of Patuakhali during the war.

Aug 13, 2018

North, South Korea to decide date for 3rd summit as Pyongyang asks US to ease sanctions

The Moon-Kim summit in April was historical as it broke a long spell of hostility between the two sides after the last summit in 2007 in Pyongyang.

Aug 13, 2018

NASA'a fastest spacecraft lifts off successfully after minor problems

The spacecraft, Parker Solar PRobe was initially supposed to take off on Saturday morning.

Aug 12, 2018

Turmeric's main ingredient 'curcumin' helpful in fighting cancer, says study

The only challenge researchers face is turmeric's solubility in water which is vital to make medicines.

Aug 12, 2018

Indian politicians condole Naipaul's death; call it 'loss for the world of letters'

Indian PM Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and Defense Minister Nirmala Sitaraman spoke about the late author's contributions to literature.

Aug 12, 2018

US seeks release of jailed American pastor Andrew Brunson from Turkey

The American pastor was jailed due to suspected connections with PKK Kurdish guerrilla organization and to cleric Fethullah Gulen.

Aug 12, 2018

Nobel Prize winning author VS Naipaul dies at 85

Naipaul was considered one of the most important writers in the English language of the 20th and 21st centuries. In addition to the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001, V.S. Naipaul also won the Booker Prize in 1971.

Aug 12, 2018

Facebook tightens noose around fake accounts

Facebook users will have to go through an authorisation process. This measure will first be introduced in the US.

Aug 11, 2018

Rome: 8 tourists fight over selfie spot in Italy's iconic Trevi fountain

There were eight people involved in the fight before the Italian police intervened. The tourists have been charged with violence.

Aug 11, 2018

Satya Nadella offloads $35.9 million in Microsoft stock; biggest sale in his tenure as CEO

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whose annual base salary last year was $1.45 million and total compensation exceeded $20 million, is required to have 15 times his base salary in stock.

Aug 11, 2018

Brazil: Over 20 people injured in gas explosion at Usiminas steel plant

As a precautionary measure, Usiminas steel plant, one of the most important steel firms in Brazil, has temporarily halted operations in the Ipatinga plant.

Aug 11, 2018

Dalai Lama apologises for Jawaharlal Nehru remark; thanks Karnataka for housing Tibetan refugees

The Tibetan spiritual leader had previously said that Jawaharlal Nehru was 'self-centred' because he didn't want Muhammad Ali Jinnah to become the Prime Minister and that was why India was partitioned.

Aug 11, 2018

State Bank of India Q1 loss at Rs 4,876 crore on higher provisioning for NPAs

The country's largest lender's NPAs during the quarter in review rose to 10.69 percent of its total advances, as compared to 9.97 percent in the same period a year ago.

Aug 11, 2018

US cuts military training programme for Pakistan

Dawn first learned about the suspension from the US National Defence University (NDU), Washington, which has had reserved seats for Pakistani officers for more than a decade now.

Aug 11, 2018

China could overtake Australia as biggest donor to Pacific

China and Australia have been competing over the size of donation to the Pacific Region. If China holds good on its promise, it could become the largest benefactor for the region.

Aug 10, 2018

World Biofuel Day: India to save crores with ethanol blending

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this would help with farmers' income as well as contribute to a greener environment.

Aug 10, 2018

Stalin elevation as DMK chief confirmed? Party to hold executive committee meeting

The meeting has been convened to pass a resolution condoling the death of party President and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi.

Aug 10, 2018

Ryanair pilots' strike grounds 400 flights across Europe; shares dip 1%

The pilots are protesting against the lack of negotiations on wages. A similar incident occurred in July when the cabin crew went on strike and 300 flights were grounded.

Aug 10, 2018

Mumbai: Schoolgirl dies, 30 other students fall sick of suspected medicine poisoning

More than 100 other students were taken to hospital by anxious parents for a precautionary check-up after the incident.

Aug 10, 2018

Madhya Pradesh: Hostel director arrested for repeatedly raping deaf-mute girl

The speech and hearing impaired victim narrated her ordeal to her family, following which the family members lodged a complaint with Indore police.

Aug 10, 2018

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Articles by IANS

1971 Bangladesh Liberation war: Dhaka court sentences five to death for war crimes

North, South Korea to decide date for 3rd summit as Pyongyang asks US to ease sanctions

NASA'a fastest spacecraft lifts off successfully after minor problems

Turmeric's main ingredient 'curcumin' helpful in fighting cancer, says study

Indian politicians condole Naipaul's death; call it 'loss for the world of letters'

US seeks release of jailed American pastor Andrew Brunson from Turkey

Nobel Prize winning author VS Naipaul dies at 85

Facebook tightens noose around fake accounts

Rome: 8 tourists fight over selfie spot in Italy's iconic Trevi fountain

Satya Nadella offloads $35.9 million in Microsoft stock; biggest sale in his tenure as CEO

Brazil: Over 20 people injured in gas explosion at Usiminas steel plant

Dalai Lama apologises for Jawaharlal Nehru remark; thanks Karnataka for housing Tibetan refugees

State Bank of India Q1 loss at Rs 4,876 crore on higher provisioning for NPAs

US cuts military training programme for Pakistan

China could overtake Australia as biggest donor to Pacific

World Biofuel Day: India to save crores with ethanol blending

Stalin elevation as DMK chief confirmed? Party to hold executive committee meeting

Ryanair pilots' strike grounds 400 flights across Europe; shares dip 1%

Mumbai: Schoolgirl dies, 30 other students fall sick of suspected medicine poisoning

Madhya Pradesh: Hostel director arrested for repeatedly raping deaf-mute girl

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'