Police accountable to system, not individuals: Delhi top cop Bassi
Ahead of his meeting with Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over the increasing incidents of crime, police commissioner BS Bassi said that if his department is working according to the law, no criticism or attack on their character will affect them. “The police are accountable to a system... read more »
Cuba’s reopened embassy in US to fly original vintage flag
Havana/Washington: The Cuban government is preparing to reopen its embassy in Washington on Monday with the original Cuban flag that was taken down in 1961, when the two nations cut off ties. In a move heavy with symbolism, the flag to be raised during the inauguration ceremony is the one that was... read more »
NATO Airstrike Kills 8 Afghan Troops, Afghan Officials Say
KABUL, Afghanistan — A NATO airstrike hit two Afghan military checkpoints on Monday in a restive province east of the capital, Kabul, killing at least eight Afghan troops in what an Afghan official describes as an accident due to bad coordination. The early morning strike took place in Logar... read more »
Bihar Assembly Polls in Multiple Phases Between October and November
NEW DELHI: Election Commission is likely to conduct the Bihar assembly elections between October and November, amidst festivals in four or five phases. Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi and Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti are likely to visit Patna early next month for discussions with... read more »
Comic book to unite Batman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Urban crime fighting stars Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will come together in a six-part comic book series, this November. DC Entertainment and IDW Publishing will release... read more »
US pilot flushed bullets down plane’s toilet; probe ordered
A United Airlines pilot flushed bullets down a toilet on board a flight to Germany after realising he had brought live ammunition onto the plane, prompting the airline to launch a... read more »
Merkel, Hollande urge Ukraine leader to give rebels self-rule
German Chancellor Angel Merkel and French President Francois Hollande took the rare step of pressing Ukraine’s Western-backed leader to ensure partial self-rule for the pro-Russian... read more »
Pak to install tracking chips in feet of 1,600 terror suspects
For the first time in Pakistan, ‘tracking chips’ will be installed in the feet of 1,600 terror suspects in Punjab province by the end of this month to monitor their movements. The... read more »
Sania, Paes in Wimbledon finals with partners
Sania Mirza creates history to set herself up for her first ever women’s doubles Grand Slam title while seasoned pro Leander Paes is now one win away from his 16th Major trophy as the two Indian... read more »
