Category: Disaster

ICC opens probe into Myanmar’s treatment of Rohingyas

The Hague, Sep 19 (IANS) The International Criminal Court has opened a preliminary examination into Myanmar's alleged crimes against its…

6 years ago

Woman, two children burnt to death in UP

Lucknow, Sep 19 (IANS) A woman and her two children were burnt to death in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district on…

6 years ago

Two teachers arrested for seeking sexual favours from student in Maharashtra

Nashik, Sep 19 (IANS) Two teachers have been arrested for allegedly demanding sexual favours from a student in exchange for…

6 years ago

I underwent untold misery, suffering: Nambi Narayanan

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 19 (IANS) Days after the Supreme Court cleared his name in a so-called spy scandal, former ISRO scientist…

6 years ago

S. Korean playwright sentenced to 6 years for sexual assault

Seoul, Sep 19 (IANS) A Seoul court sentenced renowned playwright and stage director Lee Youn-taek to six years in prison…

6 years ago

Italy closely following case of abducted priest in Niger

Rome, Sep 19 (IANS/AKI) Italian Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi is "closely following" the case of Italian Cathlic missionary priest…

6 years ago

Unable to meet Modi, woman torches bus in Varanasi

Varanasi, Sep 19 (IANS) A woman, upset at not being able to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit…

6 years ago

Philippines’ typhoon toll reaches 81 amid rescue efforts

Manila, Sep 19 (IANS) Philippines authorities on Wednesday raised the death toll to 81 and the number of missing to…

6 years ago

Paul Haggis files appeal in extortion suit against rape accuser

Los Angeles, Sep 19 (IANS) Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis has filed an appeal against a judgment which dismissed his lawsuit…

6 years ago

SC issues contempt notice to BJP leader Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the presence of BJP MP Manoj Tiwari before it…

6 years ago

Kerala Police questions bishop accused of raping nun

Tripunithura (Kerala) Sep 19 (IANS) The Kerala Police on Wednesday started questioning Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused of raping a nun,…

6 years ago

Weinstein accused of 11 more sexual assault

London, Sep 19 (IANS) British police are reportedly investigating 11 allegations of sexual assault against disgraced American movie producer Harvey…

6 years ago

Taiwan honey traps students to become spies: China

Beijing, Sep 19 (IANS) China has accused Taiwan's intelligence agencies of using honey traps to recruit university exchange students as…

6 years ago

Chemical leak at Sydney hotel causes panic

Sydney, Sep 19 (IANS) A chemical leak at a luxury hotel here in Australia on Wednesday caused six persons to…

6 years ago

Anindo Majumdar appointed as CVC’s new Secretary

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday appointed Anindo Majumdar as Secretary of the Central Vigilance Commission. "The…

6 years ago

CS assault case: BJP demands Kejriwal’s resignation

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday demanded Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's resignation soon after a court…

6 years ago

DCW rescues woman held captive by brother for 2 years

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday said that it has rescued a 50-year-old…

6 years ago

Sitharaman slams Congress for asking banks to give loans to Mallya

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday hit out at the previous Congress-led UPA government…

6 years ago

7 arrested in Telangana honour killing case

Hyderabad/Patna, Sep 18 (IANS) Telangana Police on Tuesday said that they have arrested seven accused over the killing of a…

6 years ago

BJP wants more security for Tripura CM

Agartala, Sep 18 (IANS) The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday demanded that Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb's…

6 years ago



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