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Families feared dead in Mumbai building collapse

Rescue workers in Mumbai searched for more than 30 people feared trapped beneath a collapsed building on August 31, following two days of torrential rain. At least two people are dead. Eight survivors had been pulled from the rubble, a police official told the media as rescue operations continued.

Aug 31, 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh claims he is impotent, judge says 'you have daughters'

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in his defence told the CBI special court judge that he is "impotent since 1990."

Aug 31, 2017

Jodhpur OT row: Here's why the doctor lost his cool during emergency C-section

In a bizarre incident, a newborn had died when two doctors started quarrelling during an emergency cesarean delivery in Jodhpur's Umaid Hospital.

Aug 31, 2017

Uttarakhand siblings lock themselves up for 3 years after parents scold them

A brother-sister duo locked themselves up in different rooms after their parents scolded them. Read on to know how they were eventually brought out.

Aug 31, 2017

Kerala: Passengers of KSRTC bus looted on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway

The incident happened at around 2:45 am when the bus was stopped near Channapatna.

Aug 31, 2017

End of good times: After living it up, SA student asked to refund amount credited to her account by mistake

The Walter Sisulu University student went on a massive splurge after her account was credited with about Rs 69 lakh (14 million Rand) instead of the monthly allowance of Rs 6,900 (1400 Rand).

Aug 31, 2017

Tillerson puts Trump in awkward spot by thanking Mexico for Harvey aid offer

Has Rex Tillerson just put President Donald Trump in an awkward spot? The U.S. secretary of state on Wednesday (30 August) thanked the government of Mexico for offering help as Texans cope with flooding caused by the effects of Hurricane Harvey.

Aug 31, 2017

Stranded cows rescued from Harveys wrath in Texas

Hurricane Harvey has left several farms across Texas under water. It has threatened the agricultural and cattle industries and will likely have devastating effects on farmers in the area and around the U.S.

Aug 31, 2017

Dera chief Ram Rahim told followers to join 'suicide squad', give up homosexuality

Dera Sacha Sauda has a declaration form on their website which says they "preach and practice humanitarianism".

Aug 31, 2017

Blue Whale Challenge: 'Once you enter, you can never exit' says Tamil Nadu student who committed suicide

Vignesh, a student of Mannar College in Madurai, committed suicide by hanging himself and police have recovered a note that says: "Once you enter, you can never exit."

Aug 31, 2017

Hurricane Harvey versus Katrina and other monster storms

The rain has finally stopped in Texas as Houston-area residents start to reckon with the aftermath of the record-breaking storm. Its too early to begin calculating the loss and damage Harvey has caused, but cost estimates are already hitting tens of billions of dollars.

Aug 31, 2017

Mumbai building collapse: 19 dead, 34 injured in Bhendi Bazaar; rescue ops underway

Reports say that the residential building on Pakmodia Street in Bhendi Bazaar area was undergoing redevelopment work.

Aug 31, 2017

Houston remains submerged as Hurricane Harvey makes second landfall; storm Irma building up

Hurricane Harvey battered the state for the sixth straight day and made a second landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday. The death toll has hit 30.

Aug 31, 2017

Hurricane Harvey: Dramatic rescues caught on video

Texans stranded by Hurrican Harvey are being rescued by brave folks, both civilian and military. Here are some of the most dramatic rescues caught on camera so far.

Aug 31, 2017

Hurricane Harvey: Dramatic rescues caught on video

Texans stranded by Hurrican Harvey are being rescued by brave folks, both civilian and military. Here are some of the most dramatic rescues caught on camera so far.

Aug 31, 2017