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Syrian civilians attacked by chemical weapons: Reports

At least 33 civilians, suspected to be victims of chlorine gas attacks, were taken to hospital with symptoms of burning, red eyes and suffocation.

Aug 2, 2016

Bulandshahr: Rape victims' family wants punishment for rapists within 3 months, threaten to commit suicide

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will be meeting the victims on Aug 4 in Ghaziabad.

Aug 2, 2016

Sonia Gandhi leads Congress road show in Narendra Modi's constituency Varanasi

The grand old party of India has roped in political strategist Prashant Kishor to chart out its poll strategy in the state.

Aug 2, 2016

West Bengal name change opens floodgates of jokes on social media

The state plans to rename itself Bangla or Bongo in Bengali, and Bengal in English.

Aug 2, 2016

Pakistan: 12 dead after bus to Karachi collides with truck in Jamshoro

The injured have been admitted to Liaquat University Hospital at Hyderabad in the Sindh province.

Aug 2, 2016

West Bengal to be renamed to Bangla or Bongo in Bengali, and Bengal in English; here's why

The state assembly will hold a special session to bring this change into effect, said a minister.

Aug 2, 2016

Punjab: 2 children dead, 32 hospitalised from ashram for differently-abled in Kapurthala

The deceased had complained of stomach ache, and showed symptoms like vomiting and diarrhoea.

Aug 2, 2016

Andhra Pradesh: Normal life hit after YSR Congress calls for bandh over special status to state

The Aug. 2 bandh was organised in protest against the Centre's refusal to give special status to the state.

Aug 2, 2016

Why are students complaining against Bangalore's Christ University?

The Christ University students of Bannerghatta campus took part in a silent protest on July 26.

Aug 2, 2016

Aurangabad arms haul case: 26/11 plotter Abu Jundal among 7 given life imprisonment

Of the other five who were convicted, two have got 14 years in jail, while three others have been awarded eight years in prison.

Aug 2, 2016

#IWearHandloom trends after Smriti Irani launches campaign to support weavers

Many eminent personalities, including Kiren Rijiju, Virendra Sehwag and Manish Malhotra, have supported #IWearHandloom.

Aug 2, 2016

Delhi: Police seize 'meow-meow' drug worth Rs. 20 crore; 8 arrested

Meow-meow or M-Cat or Mephedrone is a popular party drug among revellers.

Aug 2, 2016

Sacrificing Anandiben Patel won't save BJP in Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi

Patel's resignation from the chief minister's post comes in the wake of protests in the state against atrocities on Dalits.

Aug 2, 2016

BREAKING: J&K Education Minister Naeem Akhtar's house attacked in Srinagar

The protestors threw two petrol bombs at Naeem Akhtar's house on Monday night.

Aug 2, 2016

Assam floods: Over 240 animals, including 20 rhinos, dead as Kaziranga gets submerged

Water has begun to recede, but the fear of fodder scarcity looms large, say officials.

Aug 2, 2016