Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) As Pakistan witnesses a disturbing rise in sexual violence, Lahore alone reported 498 rape and 36 gang-rape cases in the first eight months of 2026, a leading minority rights organisation stated on Thursday citing police records.
Colombo, Oct 8 (IANS) The expansion of illegal call centres in Sri Lanka poses a threat to the country's national security, financial system stability, and international reputation, a report has detailed while highlighting the prime role being played by Chinese nationals in the racket.
Ahmedabad, Oct 8 (IANS) The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested a man allegedly involved in the killing of Punjabi social media influencer and make-up artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar on October 3, identifying him as the shooter who also arranged the motorcycle used in the attack, police said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Amid the intensifying protests by the Opposition parties, running into the third consecutive day, a man was dragged and thrashed by the crowd (Congress supporters) in the national capital, protesting against alleged discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the Election Commission.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has started investigating the violence that broke out during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in the national capital in July and has registered a case under relevant sections of the law, according to sources on Thursday.
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) A 52-year-old Pakistani national has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison in the US state of Georgia for his role in a fraud conspiracy that deceived an elderly victim into surrendering gold and cash after scammers posed as federal agents.
Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) In a serious case involving the alleged unauthorised removal of two female inmates from the Ajmer Women's Correctional Home to a private residence, Civil Lines Police in Ajmer have arrested the then jailer, Divya Chaudhary, who had been absconding since the registration of the case.
New Delhi, Oct 7 India and Italy on Wednesday concluded discussions on a wide gamut of areas of cooperation in counter terrorism and organised crime, including drug trafficking and the emerging regional and global terrorist threats.
Giridih (Jharkhand), Oct 7 (IANS) A 22-year-old engineering student died under suspicious circumstances in Giridih, Jharkhand, after he was found in a critical condition at his rented accommodation in Sitalpur, under the Mufassil police station area, officials said on Wednesday.
Jammu, Oct 6 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two persons and recovered heroin, opium and a pistol in connection with a suspected cross-border drone-dropping case in Jammu district on Tuesday.
