Nido Tania`s death: Demand for justice grows

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 06:10

Voices demanding justice for an Arunachal Pradesh teen, who was mercilessly beaten up by two shopkeepers on Wednesday afternoon and died in a hospital on Thursday, have grown not just on streets but also on social media.

Arvind Kejriwal assures strict action in Arunachal student death case

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 23:59

Reiterating that strict action will be taken against culprits involved in the death of Arunachal Pradesh student following a scuffle in South Delhi`s Lajpat Nagar market, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejrwal on Saturday said Delhi belongs to everyone in the country, and added that it is the duty of a responsible government to ensure safety to all people.

Syria toll rises to 136,000 after bloody month: NGO

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 22:20

More than 136,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the Syrian conflict in March 2011, with January one of the bloodiest months on record, an NGO said.

Woman who was set ablaze for resisting rape succumbs to burns

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:13

The 23-year-old woman, who suffered burn injuries after four men allegedly set her on fire when she resisted their rape attempt, today died, police said.

US man buried astride beloved Harley motorcycle

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 07:09

A motorcycle-loving man`s family has fulfilled his dying wish - to be buried astride his beloved Harley-Davidson encased in a see-through casket.

Quebec seniors home fire death toll rises to 24

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 06:24

The Canadian authorities updated the confirmed death toll to 24 from a fire at a seniors home in the small town of L`Isle-Verte, Quebec earlier this month.

Hungarian film director Miklos Jancso dies at 92

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 04:07

Hungarian filmmaker Miklos Jancso, winner of the best director award at the 1972 Cannes film festival, has died. He was 92.

Pakistan-origin UK man appeals against blasphemy death sentence

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 02:44

Blasphemy is an extremely sensitive issue in Islamic Pakistan and insulting the Prophet Mohammed can carry the death penalty.

Death penalty for `most stupid` Indian in UAE

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 00:35

An Indian national, who bludgeoned his neighbour`s maid to death in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been sentenced to death by a court.

Home ministry seeks report from Delhi police on death of MLA`s son

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 00:31

Union Home Ministry sought detailed report from Delhi Police over death of an Arunachal Pradesh MLA`s son here after the youth was allegedly beaten up by some shopkeepers following an altercation.

BJP condemns `barbaric` attack on Arunachal student

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 00:15

Condemning the fatal attack on a North-East student in the national capital, BJP on Friday demanded a thorough probe into the incident and asked Delhi government to take strict action against the attackers and police and ensure steps for the safety of students from the region.

BSP MP chargesheeted for rape; maid death case on Saturday

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 22:04

BSP MP Dhananjay Singh has been chargesheeted by Delhi Police in a court here for allegedly repeatedly raping a 42-year-old railway employee for nearly four years.