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PNB scam: Lapses at several levels led to India's largest bank fraud, report says

A $2 billion fraud at India's Punjab National Bank (PNB) may have been orchestrated by a few rogue employees, but it escaped detection because of widespread risk-control and monitoring lapses in many areas of the bank, the bank's own internal probe has found.

Jun 20, 2018

3 Jaish-e-Muhammad militants killed in Jammu and Kashmir

This was the first such incident after the Bharatiya Janata party withdrew support from the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led coalition government headed by Mehbooba Mufti.

Jun 20, 2018

Meerut priest arrested for trying to convert 17 Hindus into Christianity by offering jobs, money

Five Hindu families of 17 members were lured with Rs. 15,000 cash and a job offer in return of adopting Christianity, said the police.

Jun 20, 2018

Arvind Kejriwal ends strike at Delhi L-G house, diverts attacks from IAS officers to PM Modi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called off his dharna at the Lieutenant-Governor's residence.

Jun 20, 2018

Want to quit smoking? Vaping could help hardened chain smokers- even if they don't want to

Vaping is less harmful than tobacco, less expensive, and more pleasurable, finds new research.

Jun 20, 2018

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to visit Ireland in July

Prince Harry and Markle's trip to the Emerald Isle would become their first official visit following their wedding on May 19 at Windsor Castle, Efe news reported.

Jun 20, 2018

Trump, Obama believe in taking similar actions when it comes to child separation

The US plans to hold children left behind by the illegal immigrants but will that reduce the trauma they are going through. Donald Trump seems to be doing what Obama has already done.

Jun 19, 2018

Indo-China tensions: A ticking environmental time bomb in the Himalayas

The feuding nuclear powers have been busy mining and building, causing extensive environmental damage in the Himalayas. It is only a matter of time before this directly affects the lives of half the world's population.

Jun 19, 2018

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in Paris, discusses strategic partnership between India and France

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj had met several top French leaders and discussed issues of mutual interest to form a strategic perspective between India and France.

Jun 19, 2018

Delhi a hotbed for crime: Gangsters continue to thrive in the national capital

With gangsters unleashing violence unabated in the city, the Delhi police's attempt to try and contain gang rivalries has hardly made a difference.

Jun 19, 2018

Petrol tanker bursts into flames in Chikkamagaluru; 15 houses catch fire, one person burnt alive

The incident took place near Giriyapura after the driver lost control of his vehicle while heading towards Hosadurga.

Jun 19, 2018

One dead in Wisconsin; disaster declared in Michigan after flooding

A disaster has been declared and at least 60 sinkholes have been reported in Michigan after the flash floods in the Upper Midwest on Sunday morning. One death in Wisconsin has been reported due to flooding.

Jun 19, 2018

Flash flood warning issued in Rockford, Illinois: Mercy Hospital evacuated

Many rescue calls to evacuate people stuck in vehicles, power outages and flooding in basements have been reported.

Jun 19, 2018

Did Kashmiris foresee the end of BJP-PDP alliance in J&K?

For many political veterans based in the valley, the BJP's move of pulling out of the alliance was a smart one, considering there is a general election coming up next year and the party wants to retain its locus standing among its electorate.

Jun 19, 2018

Top five UFO sightings which could prove alien existence (VIDEO)

IB Times India presents you five authentic UFO sightings which could be an irrefutable proof of alien life

Jun 19, 2018