Interrogation

Trump's CIA pick Gina Haspel is career spymaster, oversaw secret prison

President Donald Trump's pick to be the next — and first female — director of the clandestine agency has conflicting public reputations. If confirmed, the 61-year-old career spymaster will succeed Mike Pompeo, who is replacing ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Samsung influence-peddling scandal: Two senior executives grilled

Two senior Samsung executives on Monday questioned by investigators as they accelerated the probe into allegations surrounding the influence-peddling scandal that has led to President Park Geun-hye's impeachment.

Delhi Police detains 12 suspected terrorists after series of overnight raids

Delhi Police has detained 12 persons suspected to be linked with a terror outfit planning an attack in the city and recovered explosives from their possession after a series of overnight raids in the national capital and neighbouring states

Victoria, Anomalisa to Dheepan: Here's a list of the best films played at MAMI

Under the tutelage of new director Anupama Chopra the 2015 Mumbai Film Festival served film buffs their favourite dessert for a whole week. Firstpost lists some of the best films that played at the fest:

Somnath Bharti breaks down during interrogation by investigators in domestic violence case

Former Delhi Law minister Somnath Bharti broke down during questioning by investigators, who on Wednesday took him to his Dwarka residence.

Tracks left by a pair of Crocs helps connect 22-year old man to burglaries

Crocs plastic shoes left tread marks that helped link a 22-year-old Fairbanks man to downtown burglaries, authorities said.

CIA director John Brennan defends agency, says interrogation methods abhorrent

The CIA chief has defended the techniques used by the interrogators on terror suspects post 9/11 attacks but admitted that in limited number of cases the methods had not been authorized

Rape threats to hypothermia: Shocking report reveals CIA interrogation techniques

In a landmark report by the Senate Intelligence Committee, it condemned the CIA's use of enhanced interrogation techniques on its detainees that were "far more brutal" than represented.

US warns citizens in Pak against possible violence after CIA torture report

It said that US citizens should pay attention to their surroundings and take appropriate safety precautions, including avoiding demonstrations or confrontational situations.

Odisha chit fund scam: CBI books BJD MLA for links with Artha Tatwa group

The CBI on Friday arrested a ruling BJD MLA in Odisha for his alleged complicity with Artha Tatwa Group chief Pradip Sethy.