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Updated on Oct 05, 2020 12:32 am IST

Bodies of 3 Rajouri youngsters killed in Shopian encounter to be exhumed, handed over to families

The DNA samples of Imtiyaz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed and Mohd Ibrar, who were gunned down on July 18 in Shopian, matched with their family members in Rajouri on September 25.

Published on Sept 30, 2020 04:44 pm IST

Man kills friend after fight over ₹200 for alcohol: Cops

The incident took place on September 5, but the accused was arrested on Thursday. SIIDCUL police station in-charge Lakhpat Singh Butola said the accused has confessed to committing the crime. (Representative photo)

Updated on Sept 24, 2020 10:20 pm IST

Amshipora encounter: Have lost 3 nephews, want guilty to be punished, says victims’ uncle

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Updated on Sept 19, 2020 08:19 am IST

Charred remains of two men found in Rohtak

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cities

Updated on Jun 26, 2020 12:24 am IST

Chandigarh woman held for killing son had also choked infant daughter to death last year

Police exhuming the body of five-month-old Kusum in Sector 25; (right) mother Roopa, 22

Published on Jan 30, 2020 01:07 am IST

United States government to collect DNA of all undocumented migrants

Government of US plans to collect the DNA of all migrants detained after entering the country illegally.

Updated on Oct 03, 2019 01:53 pm IST

Rakhigarhi Excavation: Study says not enough proof of Aryan invasion theory

There was no evidence to suggest large-scale migration to corroborate the Aryan invasion, says the study co-authored by Prof Vasant Shinde, the director of the Rakhigarhi project.

Updated on Sept 07, 2019 01:02 am IST

No single ‘gay gene’, but study finds genetic links to sexual behaviour

A large scientific study into the biological basis of sexual behaviour has confirmed there is no single “gay gene”

Updated on Aug 30, 2019 08:55 am IST

Police investigate after man says he found baby in freezer

Close-up of a devastated young man holding his head in his hands and a group of friends in a supportive pose around him

Updated on Jul 30, 2019 08:22 pm IST

Rare Indian grey wolf killed in Bangladesh after first appearance in decades

The first Indian grey wolf to be seen in Bangladesh in eight decades has been beaten to death by farmers after preying on their livestock.

Updated on Jun 17, 2019 10:24 am IST

This 11-yr-old disappeared 45 years ago. Cops finally arrest man responsible for her death

This undated photo provided by the Newport Beach Police Department shows Linda O'Keefe. James Neal, 72, was arrested in Colorado Springs, Colo., and charged with murder with special circumstances in the death of O'Keefe, who was found strangled in 1973.

Updated on Feb 21, 2019 07:35 am IST

DNA sample helps nail man who raped 24-year-old autistic woman

A trainer for special children was arrested on Friday on the charge of raping a 24-year-old woman with neurodevelopment disorder [autism], police said.

Updated on Feb 16, 2019 07:16 am IST

MP becomes first state to map trees using DNA to curb smuggling

bhopal news

Updated on Jan 26, 2019 11:24 pm IST

She’s not in coma: Lawyer of incapacitated woman who gave birth in long-term care facility

A lawyer for the family of an incapacitated Arizona woman who gave birth in a long-term care facility said she is not in a coma as previously reported.

Updated on Jan 20, 2019 10:42 am IST

DNA request made in Cristiano Ronaldo rape case

Las Vegas police have asked soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to submit a DNA sample as part of their investigation into rape allegations made against him.

Updated on Jan 11, 2019 08:07 am IST

Wildlife Institute of India creates rhino DNA database to nab poachers

The WII now has DNA samples of around 100 rhinos from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, 40 from Dudhwa National Park in UP, around 35-40 from Manas National Park and about 70-80 rhinos from Kaziranga National Park, both in Assam.

dehradun news

Published on Oct 05, 2018 08:32 am IST

The setting up of the sex offenders registry is timely

The latest National Crime Records Bureau data shows there has been a 12% rise in rapes between 2015 and 2016, and that majority of the offenders in most cases are known to the victim

editorials

Updated on Sept 20, 2018 06:51 pm IST

Mumbai court sentences man to life for raping live-in partner’s minor daughters, impregnating them

While the 15-year-old girl was found to be 3 months pregnant, the 17 -year-old was found to be two-and-a-half months pregnant. They underwent abortions later.

mumbai news

Updated on May 25, 2018 12:33 am IST

DNA data banks to be set up at national, state level to store profiles

3D illustration of DNA molecule spiral structure with unique connection on abstract dark background.

Updated on May 13, 2018 05:43 pm IST

‘If justice is delayed, its value degrades for victim’

Mother of 2012 Delhi gang rape victim.

lucknow news

Published on Apr 30, 2018 05:55 pm IST

Another rapist who got life term: Man who was booked after 12-year-old niece gave birth to child

Police relied on DNA samples to nail the accused.

jaipur news

Updated on Apr 26, 2018 09:54 pm IST

39 Indians abducted by Islamic State in Iraq are dead, Sushma Swaraj tells Parliament

Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and ministers of state for external affairs MJ Akbar and Gen VK Singh with the family members of the 39 Indian men who went missing in Iraq in 2014.