R.R. Patil’s security being reviewed after Maoist threat
byMumbai, May 31 (IANS) The Maharashtra government is reviewing security for state Home Minister R.R. Patil following an open threat issued by Maoist guerrillas,…
Crime
Suspected Boston bomber’s friend was executed: father
byMoscow, May 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The father of Ibragim Todashev, the man who was shot dead last week by US authorities while questioning him…
Eight killed in Syrian attacks
byDamascus, May 31 (IANS) At least eight people were killed Thursday in separate explosions and mortar attacks in Syria, as the country’s army regained…
Guilty of Russian terror plot, woman walks free
byVilnius (Lithuania), May 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Lithuanian woman was found guilty Thursday of plotting a suicide bomb attack in Russia. But still she…
Thousands affected by floods in China
byBeijing, May 31 (IANS) Heavy floods triggered by rainstorms have affected over 16,400 people while causing two deaths in China’s Xinjiang Uygur region, authorities…
Suspicious letter sent to White House
byWashington, May 31 (IANS) A suspicious letter addressed to the White House that is similar to the ones earlier sent to New York mayor…
One held for net-banking fraud in Gurgaon
byGurgaon: A man from Delhi was arrested here Thursday for illegally withdrawing Rs.1 lakh from an account through net-banking, police said. “We have arrested Vijay…
Islamic group wants probe in killing of Boston suspect’s friend
byWashington, May 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An Islamic rights group in the US said Thursday it was calling for an official investigation into the shooting…
Were batsmen involved in spot fixing, court asks Delhi cops
byNew Delhi: A Delhi court today questioned police about the role of cricket batsmen in the IPL spot fixing case and asked “if the bowler…
Suspicious letter sent to White House
byWashington, May 30 (IANS) A suspicious letter similar to the one sent to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been intercepted at the White…