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Sundays shooting comes exactly one month before the March 18 presidential election that Vladimir Putin is almost guaranteed to win. (Representational Image)

'Soldier of Islam' or bringer of death: IS attacks church in Russia,...

An unidentified gunman fired at worshippers at the church in the town of Kizlyar in the mainly Muslim region, local...

19 Feb 2018 2:29 PM IST

Gregory Seerdens public defender has stated that the Navy SEAL himself had been abused as a child and has cited injuries and trauma during service as possible reasons for his instability. (Representational Image)

Serial sex offender: US Navy SEAL abused woman, minors in family,...

Gregory Kyle Seerden, 32, an honoured navy SEAL who served in Iraq and Afghanistan will spend 27 years in prison.

19 Feb 2018 1:35 PM IST

According to the data collected, a total of about Rs 2 crore has been spent on foreign visits of the Prime Minister. (Photo: File)

Modi's wanderlust: Pak charges India Rs 2.86 Lakh for route navigation

The bills for the Prime Minister's visits are borne by the External Affairs Ministry.

19 Feb 2018 12:26 PM IST

Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people at his former high school last Wednesday using an AR-15 rifle that he had legally purchased. (Photo: AP)

Monster under our roof: Foster couple on Florida gunman Nikolas Cruz

Cruz had odd habits, like putting a chocolate chip cookie on a sneak and cheese sandwich, and going to bed at 8 pm.

19 Feb 2018 11:06 AM IST

The policy change, announced by the Saudi government on Thursday, also marks a major step away from the strict guardianship system that has ruled the country for decades. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Saudi women now can open their own business without male permission

Saudi Arabia is pushing to expand country's private sector, including expansion of female employment under a reform plan...

19 Feb 2018 9:24 AM IST

Neil Basu, currently Metropolitan police deputy assistant commissioner and Senior National Coordinator for UK Counter Terrorism Policing, is tipped to take over one of the British policings toughest jobs. (Representational Image)

UK's toughest policing job: Indian-origin officer set to replace...

He has been vocal about cracking down on British nationals who joined the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria and...

18 Feb 2018 7:05 PM IST

Acting on a tip off, the police team raided the hotel and confiscated two pistols and three round of bullets from the Indian nationals, Nepal police said. (Representational Image)

Police arrest 2 Indian nationals for sneaking arms into Nepal

Prasad Kushwaha, 27 and Ajay Prasad Kushwaha, 21, were arrested from a hotel room during a raid by a special police...

18 Feb 2018 6:34 PM IST

Robin Rhodes approached Rabeeya Khan, who wears a hijab, at the Sky Club in Terminal 2 while she was sitting in the utility office, authorities said. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Indian-origin principal in UK harassed online over hijab ban in school

A complaint has now been filed with local police in Newham, east London, about emails, Facebook posts and other social...

18 Feb 2018 6:24 PM IST

Three corruption cases were filed against 68-year-old Sharif and some of his family members on September 8. (Photo: File)

Rich, richer, richest: Ousted PM Nawaz Sharif's assests worth Rs 58 mn

The cases include Avenfield properties, Azizia & Hill Metal Establishment, and Flagship Investments.

18 Feb 2018 6:08 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu brandished a rectangular piece of dark green metal which he called a piece of that Iranian drone, or whats left of it, after we shot it down. (Photo: File)

Do not test our resolve: Netanyahu to Iran's smooth-talking foreign...

During the strikes, one of Israels F-16 fighter jets was shot down, believed to be the first loss of an Israeli plane in...

18 Feb 2018 5:56 PM IST

Joining the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association, transgender youth would get social acceptance, attain confidence, feel secure and move forward. (AP/ Representational Image)

A game changer: In a first, Pak to recruit Transgender Hajj volunteers

'This can be a game changer and can significantly improve the social acceptance of transgender youth in our society.'

18 Feb 2018 3:24 PM IST

No private airline flies to the city. Shortly after this government took over, a buffalo walked into the Surat airport and an airplane crashed into it, damaging its jet engine. (Representational image)

Winds on wings: Dutch flight makes emergency landing as man 'won't...

The packed cabin turned chaotic when two Dutchmen seated next to the man requested him to stop, to no avail.

18 Feb 2018 2:19 PM IST