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They would also put a limit on how much food the children consumed, the report said. (Photo: Representational)

UK: Elderly couple jailed for physically, sexually abusing 5 children...

The children were locked up in the basement, thrashed, abused and would even would have soap forced down their throats.

5 May 2017 8:05 PM IST

Wikipedia is available in China, but some of its content is blocked in the country. (representaional image)

Turkish court rejects Wikipedia's appeal against ban

The telecommunications authority has said the ban would stay in place until the pages are removed.

5 May 2017 7:24 PM IST

Sajjan, 46, recently faced a lot of flak and apologised publicly for overstating his role in Operation Medusa, a pivotal 2006 battle in Afghanistan, while speaking during his India visit last month. (Photo: AP)

Indian-origin minister's cartoon hurts religious sentiments of Sikhs...

Critics say the caricature was offensive because it resembles images of historic Sikh religious figures who were...

5 May 2017 6:48 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives for the official opening of the Ryomyong residential area, in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Photo: AP)

North Korea accuses US, South Korea of murder attempt on Kim Jong Un

The ministry said the spy agencies ideologically corrupted and bribed' a North Korean citizen to carry out the attempt.

5 May 2017 5:35 PM IST

(Photo: Representational)

Afghan forces fire at census team fires in Pakistan; 9 dead, 45...

At least 3 children are among the injured and 2 of the victims are said to be in critical condition.

5 May 2017 4:35 PM IST

The toddler later died in hospital in his mothers arms. (File Photo)

London: Father sentenced to life for killing 3-year-old by throwing...

Judge said killing of Julian was not premeditated violence, in the sense that it was not planned. It was spontaneous.

5 May 2017 3:59 PM IST

ISIS has been turning its sights on targets outside its base in the Sinai, putting more pressure on the government and presenting extra challenges for security services. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Avoid Christian gatherings, govt places in Egypt: ISIS leader tells...

ISIS is increasingly targeting religious minorities, challenging President al-Sisi, who promised to protect them from...

5 May 2017 3:48 PM IST

Hillary Clinton (Photo: AFP)

Hillary Clinton to launch 'anti-Trump' political action committee

Clinton's PAC will be designed to lift politicians and groups that energise the anti-Trump resistance campaign.

5 May 2017 2:53 PM IST

Pakistan International Airlines. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

PIA to suspend Mumbai-Karachi weekly flight from May 11

Tthe PIA communication did not specify the reason for suspension of its flight service, a company official said.

5 May 2017 2:37 PM IST

Both Trump and the Vice President Mike Pence have hailed Verma for the important role she has played in the new healthcare plan. (Photo: AP)

Trump praises Indian-American's role in replacing Obamacare

One of the key architects of the new healthcare bill, Seema Verma was the only non-politician to be asked to speak from...

5 May 2017 2:32 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Pak police files report against PM Sharif for creating hatred against...

The complainant asked for the registration of a case against Sharif, head of the PMLN party.

5 May 2017 2:09 PM IST

The National Assemblys Standing Committee on Religious Affairs met on Thursday and discussed the The Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Bill, 2016 moved by lawmakers Kishwer Zehra. (Photo: AFP)

Pak lawmakers reject un-Islamic' amendment to raise marriage age for...

'The Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Bill, 2016' will help Hindu women get documentary proof of their marriage.

5 May 2017 2:03 PM IST