Aveek Banerjee

'Broken family': Georgia teen shooter's mother has multiple drug arrests, father gifted AR-15 rifle

Colt Gray, 14, has been charged with four counts of felony murder and faces life without parole if convicted. His mother Marcee has a long criminal history with drug use and his father Colin, who was also arrested, had presented him an AR-15 rifle for Christmas.

'Sacrificed on altar, treated like garbage bag', says French woman who was drugged, raped by 80 men

Gisele Pelicot, 72, said she was even raped six times by an individual who had tested positive for HIV and was infected by several sexually transmitted diseases. She was reportedly drugged by her husband Dominique Pelicot, who invited strangers via an online chatroom to rape her for almost 10 years.

Pakistan desires peaceful relations with all its neighbours, says Shehbaz Sharif

Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan has no intention of aggression against any country and progress and peace are 'intertwined'. His remarks came over a week after Pakistan invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming SCO Summit in Islamabad.

India, Maldives hold fifth round of defence talks for first time after withdrawal of Indian troops

The talks focused on expanding bilateral defence cooperation and expediting the implementation of various projects in this regard. These talks are significant as India's relations with the Maldives strained after President Mohamed Muizzu came to power.

Pakistan: In rare verdict, Lahore HC orders removal of serving Army general from key position

Lieutenant General Munir Afsar's appointment as the chairman of Nadra was challenged in court, saying it was in violation of the rules. The court's decision was seen as a setback for the all-powerful Army that wants its men in important positions in civil organisations.

Pakistan: Rich industrialist's wife, caught 'smiling' after mowing down two, escapes punishment

Natasha Danish, who is married to influential Pakistani businessman Danish Iqbal, mowed down two people in a reckless driving incident on August 19. She sparked a furore on social media showing her smiling and appearing unremorseful, saying 'Tum mere baap ko nahi jaante'.

Setback for Pakistan as Islamabad reports first polio case in 16 years

Pakistan was one of the last countries from where the poliovirus had yet to be completely eradicated. The country came close to achieving zero poliovirus cases in 2021 when only one infection was reported.

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Powerful Typhoon Yagi sweeps Hong Kong, makes landfall in China's Hainan province | WATCH

Typhoon Yagi, with maximum winds of 234 kmph, is registered as the world's second-most powerful tropical cyclone in 2024 so far after Hurricane Beryl. It brought heavy rains and speedy winds to Hong Kong, forcing several businesses and schools to close on Friday.

'If a country is unhappy...': Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's first comments after detention in France

Durov was arrested in France last month over allegations of criminal activity on his platform including child sexual abuse and drug trafficking. In his first public remarks since the arrest, Durov said French authorities should have reached him for assistance instead of detaining him.

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus calls for resolving issues with India over Teesta water sharing

Yunus, 84, said delaying the India-Bangladesh treaty on Teesta water sharing does not serve any purpose for either of the countries. The water-sharing pact hit a roadblock when West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee declined to endorse a deal signed during ex-PM Manmohan Singh's Dhaka visit in 2011.

Pakistan: Major relief to Shehbaz Sharif, Supreme Court reinstates changes in anti-corruption laws

Shehbaz Sharif's previous government introduced changes in the NAB laws that Imran Khan alleged would favour politicians accused in corruption cases. In September last year, the Supreme Court restored corruption cases against public representatives but reversed it on Friday.

17 students killed after fire breaks out in Kenya school, 14 injured with serious burns

At least 17 students were killed when a fire broke out in one of the dormitories of the Hillside Endarasha Primary school, with the death toll expected to rise. School fires are relatively common in Kenyan boarding schools.

US: Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested for 'knowingly allowing' access to firearm

Colt Gray, 14, was charged with four counts of felony murder and would be tried as an adult after opening fire at the Apalachee High School in Atlanta. His father was charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children.

Bangladesh: Hindu teenager hacked to death in police station for alleged blasphemous post

The Hindu boy identified as Utsav Mondal was reportedly hacked to death by an enraged mob in a police station for allegedly making "objectionable comments" about Prophet Muhammad. This came as Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus said attacks on Hindus were "exaggerated".

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax charges, faces up to 17 years in prison | DETAILS

Hunter Biden was accused of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes while spending huge sums of money on drugs, sex workers and luxury properties. His decision to plead guilty avoids an embarrassing criminal trial for the Biden family ahead of the November election.

Take a look at PM Modi's jam-packed Day 2 in Singapore | IN PICS

PM Modi's second day in Singapore began with bilateral talks with his counterpart, after which both sides elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and signed four MoUs in health and medicine, skill development and more. This is PM's fifth official visit to Singapore.

Putin says India, China and Brazil could mediate peace talks over Ukraine conflict | WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recent times has become more vocal on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying India is ready to play a more decisive role in peace talks. He also visited Ukraine last month and said India was never a neutral observer and has sided with peace.

'Bangladesh's relations with India at a low': Yunus slams Sheikh Hasina's 'unfriendly' remarks

Yunus, 84, referred to Sheikh Hasina's remarks of 'justice' over the recent protests in Bangladesh as an "unfriendly gesture" and said she should remain silent. He also said Bangladesh values ties with India but the latter should move beyond the narrative that every other party is Islamist.

PM Modi visits semiconductor facility in Singapore with Lawrence Wong, interacts with Odisha interns

India and Singapore are exploring cooperation in semiconductor manufacturing to boost opportunities for the youth and expand trade. Both countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and signed MoUs on health and medicine, skill development, digital tech and more.