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Nepal: Newborn among 7 killed in Nuwakot chopper crash

The private chopper was airlifting the five-day-old girl to Kathmandu for treatment along with her mother.

Aug 8, 2016

American University of Afghanistan professors kidnapped in Kabul

No one has claimed responsibility for the abduction yet. Demands for ransom have also not been made.

Aug 8, 2016

Quetta terror attack: Here's everything we know so far about a hospital being targeted in Pakistan

Read on to find out what we know so far about the hospital attack in Quetta, Pakistan.

Aug 8, 2016

Female foeticide thriving business for radiologists, astrologers in Salem, Tamil Nadu

The child sex ratio in the district is 918 against the state ratio of 946, indicating the huge number of cases of female foeticide.

Aug 8, 2016

'Third World War will start because of cows,' predicts Madhya Pradesh government official

Swami Akhileshwaranand Giri said it was natural for 'gau rakshaks' to get angry upon seeing dead, injured cows packed in vehicles.

Aug 8, 2016

J&K: 3 BSF soldiers, 1 militant killed in encounter in Kupwara's Machil sector

The security forces were acting on a tip-off when they were fired upon.

Aug 8, 2016

Rajasthan: Villagers rescue 50 kids after school bus falls into river in Bhilwara

A sudden outflow of water pushed the bus into the river when it was trying to cross a bridge.

Aug 8, 2016

Japan: Emperor Akihito hints at abdication, cites failing health as the reason

He also said that appointing a regent to carry out the duties of the emperor was out of the question.

Aug 8, 2016

UPSC Civil Services exams prelims 2016: Check the unofficial answer key, cut-off marks here

The USPC Civil Services preliminary exams was taken by nearly 11.37 lakh candidates from all over the country.

Aug 8, 2016

Kashmir unrest: Hizb-ul-Mujahideen leader Syed Salahudeen threatens nuclear war

Kashmiris are no longer willing to compromise, and they have no other option but to begin an armed struggle and jihad, he said.

Aug 8, 2016

Telangana: 1 killed in encounter with security forces in Shadnagar outside Hyderabad

The security forces had surrounded one specific house, in which at least two suspects were said to have holed up.

Aug 8, 2016

At least 70 killed, 100 injured in bomb explosion at civil hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

The local police said that bomb disposal experts found remains of the attacker at the explosion spot.

Aug 8, 2016

Coimbatore: 53-year-old man crashes to death from 100 feet while paragliding

The organisers of the event allegedly forgot to fasten Malleswara Rao's belt.

Aug 8, 2016

'Shoot me but not my Dalit brothers:' PM Modi hits out at 'gau rakshaks;' VHP issues warning

PM Modi urged state governments to "investigate such gau rakshaks and take stern action."

Aug 8, 2016

World Cat Day 2016: Best ways to receive your daily dose of cats and kittens

The internet is replete with cat photos and videos. But where do you get the best of them?

Aug 8, 2016