Terrorists planned attacks on 'Chicken's Neck' connecting NE to India

The eight suspected members of terrorist outfit Ansar-al-Islam Bangladesh, who were recently arrested, had been planning to target the Chicken's Neck connecting West Bengal's Siliguri with the......

Man threatens acid attack on woman over her choice of clothes

A business development professional who threatened a man that he would throw acid on his wife's face over her choice of clothes has been sacked from the company, sources said on Friday. Image used......

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

There was no let-up in nationwide protests on Monday by junior doctors over the alleged rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata, even as the Union health ministry approved 25 percent enhancement in......

Hasina's Rivals Get Active

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which Sheikh Hasina has crushed during her multiple terms as prime minister, has stirred into action after its leader Begum Khaleda Zia was released from prison.......

Migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen

IMAGE: The special fan zone was set up for migrant workers in the industrial area on the outskirts of Doha included a stadium with a giant TV screen, and another big screen set up outside for an......

Brazil arrests 10 for 'amateur' terror plot against Rio Olympics

IMAGE: Brazilian marines take part in a simulated hostage situation during a security exercise ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, on July 21, 2016. Photograph: Ueslei......

IS threat to Rio Olympics: Brazil to deploy 85,000 troops

'All threats related to the Rio 2016 Games are being meticulously investigated, particularly those related to terrorism.' IMAGE: Brazilian soldiers patrol the Olympic park ahead of the Rio......

AFI blunder cost India three medals at Asian event

IMAGE: File photo of India's Lukka Tintu, right, competing in a relay final. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters. India was deprived of at least three medals at the Asian Cross Country Championships......