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Dera sect will have to compensate for violence losses: High Court

In its resumed hearing, the High Court said the sect would have to compensate for the losses caused in the arson and violence.

Aug 25, 2017, 18:54 PM IST

Trail of death and destruction descends on Panchkula

Thick smoke billowed high in the sky as terrified local residents locked themselves inside their homes as scenes outside shook even the toughest of the tough to the bone.

 

Aug 25, 2017, 18:10 PM IST

BJP leader blames Punjab for allowing Dera followers in Haryana

Asked why the situation was allowed to escalate, Joshi said: "The supporters came from Sangrur and Malwa areas of Punjab. Why did the Punjab government allow them to come to Haryana?"

Aug 25, 2017, 17:43 PM IST

Army columns deployed in Panchkula, on stand-by in Sirsa

Six army columns were deployed in Haryana`s Panchkula on Friday after violence erupted following the verdict convicting Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case, said army sources.

Aug 25, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

High alert issued in Delhi, Noida as violence breaks out after court's verdict on Gurmeet Ram Rahim

The security in areas bodering Haryana has been heightened, the police said.

Aug 25, 2017, 17:06 PM IST

Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda appeals for calm in Haryana

"The priority now is to maintain law and order and peace. I appeal to the people of Haryana to keep calm and see that there is no loss of life or damage to property," he told reporters.

Aug 25, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

UN slams US government's 'failure' to reject racist violence

On August 12, a car rammed into a crowd marching against a white supremacist rally in Virginia's Charlottesville, killing a woman and injuring 19 others.

Aug 24, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Malaysia ruling party leaders denounce violence at Mahathir forum

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said differences of opinion did not give anyone license to act violently.

Aug 14, 2017, 15:02 PM IST

Venezuela rejects US President Donald Trump's threats of violence

Several Venezuelans also dismissed Donald Trump`s words as "imperial interference."

Aug 13, 2017, 09:09 AM IST

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election claims 24 lives: Human rights

Violence also broke out in Nairobi's slum of Mathare, where tear gas and gunshots rang out all night.

Aug 13, 2017, 08:55 AM IST

Myanmar sends hundreds of troops to Rakhine as tension rises: Sources

Myanmar has sent hundreds of soldiers to beef up security in northwestern Rakhine state after a recent spate of killings, military sources said on Friday, fuelling fears of yet more violence and instability in the troubled region.

Aug 11, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

Israel demolishes homes of Palestinian attackers

Israeli authorities have demolished three homes and sealed off a fourth of Palestinians who carried out attacks that killed a soldier and a policewoman, the army said on Thursday.

Aug 10, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

Muzaffarnagar: Man accused of attacking police team booked under NSA

He was among ten people arrested for allegedly attacking the police team in Khalapar on June 27 when it had gone there arrest three men in a cow slaughter case.

 

Aug 07, 2017, 15:22 PM IST

Venezuela slammed for firing dissenting attorney general

"I am not giving up, Venezuela is not giving up and will not give up against barbarity, illegality, hunger, darkness and death," Luisa Ortega said.

Aug 06, 2017, 12:14 PM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron pushes for mediation role in Venezuela

While some are calling for sanctions, France is hoping for a negotiated solution to the political crisis around Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro leadership.

 

Aug 04, 2017, 16:38 PM IST

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro installs disputed new Venezuela Assembly

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claims its work will yank Venezuela out of its worsening spiral of political and economic crisis, though he has not detailed how.

Aug 04, 2017, 11:22 AM IST

Childhood traumas may up gambling disorder risk

Young boys who suffered traumas, including physical abuse or witnessing violence at home, are more likely to have gambling addictions and disorders in adulthood, according to a research.

Aug 03, 2017, 16:31 PM IST

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan calls for all party meet on Aug 6; violence in Kottayam

Condemning the recent violent incidents in parts of the state, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said political parties should be vigilant and initiate steps to create awareness among their cadre to shun violence.

 

Jul 31, 2017, 14:48 PM IST

Petrol bomb thrown at RSS office, stones at CITU district office

The BJP district unit alleged that CPI(M) workers hurled a petrol bomb at the RSS district office, causing extensive damage to the building situated at Thirunakkara in the town.

Jul 31, 2017, 13:00 PM IST

Turkish women march in rights protest in Istanbul

Protesters say there has been an increasing number of verbal and physical attacks against women for their choice of clothing. 

Jul 30, 2017, 09:30 AM IST