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Pakistan: Principal of Balochistan University's law college murdered

The principal, identified as barrister Amanullah Achakzai, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Quetta's Spini Road on Wednesday.

Jun 8, 2016

Bihar exam row: Police arrest four; BSEB chairman resigns

The four have been arrested following irregularities surfacing in the evaluation of papers in Bihar board examinations.

Jun 8, 2016

19 people injured over ILP protests outside Manipur Bhawan in Delhi

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking presidential assent on the three bills.

Jun 8, 2016

Chinese living in Xinjiang's Yili need to provide DNA samples for travel documents

The rules were imposed just ahead of Ramadan, which is considered to be a sensitive period in the Xinjiang province.

Jun 8, 2016

India buying $60 million supercomputer for better weather forecasting

India will invest Rs. 400 crore on a new supercomputer that will help improve accuracy on monsoonal forecast.

Jun 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton wins California primary: Report

Hillary Clinton has won the California primary, reports said on Wednesday. She also won New Jersey and New Mexico primaries.

Jun 8, 2016

India to open new consulate in Seattle, US

The new consulate will cater to the needs of a large section of Indian-American population in the north-western U.S.

Jun 8, 2016

Modi in US: India will try to join Paris climate pact this year

Modi said the two countries would continue cooperating on issues of global concern, including terrorism, nuclear security and climate change.

Jun 8, 2016

Construction company registers FIR against Sonia Gandhi, Kerala Congress chief, Oommen Chandy over non-payment

The company, Heather Constructions, has alleged that the payment has been due for seven years.

Jun 8, 2016

Infant dies after vaccination in MP hospital; body bitten by ants in morgue

A three-day-old girl died after she was administered the vaccine at an MP Hospital.

Jun 8, 2016

Southwest monsoon hits Kerala, says India Meteorological department

Once the monsoon hits Kerala, it is expected to rapidly spread to the rest of the country, bringing rain to many parts.

Jun 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton declares victory in Democratic nominee race

If confirmed at the Democratic Party nomination convention, Clinton becomes the first woman to lead a major party in the battle for president

Jun 8, 2016

Largest Muslim seminary in India issues fatwa against female foeticide

The seminary reportedly took into consideration media reports and individual queries about the low child sex ratio among Muslims.

Jun 8, 2016

Narendra Modi speech live stream: Where to watch online Indian PM's address to US Congress

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at a joint session of the U.S. Congress will be aired on C-Span networks at 10:45 a.m. EDT.

Jun 8, 2016

ONGC employee caught red-handed by CBI while accepting Rs. 50,000 bribe

A complaint was filed against the man for allegedly demanding bribe for the security deposits.

Jun 8, 2016