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7 dead, 7 injured in truck accident in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

The victims, who belonged to Kanpur, had gone to Ayodhya to attend a religious event, and were sleeping near a divider on the road.

Aug 9, 2016

Pakistan Taliban and Isis claim responsibility for Quetta suicide bombing; US condemns attack

The bombing in a government-run hospital in Quetta on Monday claimed the lives of at least 70 people and injured over 100 others.

Aug 9, 2016

Court relief for Irom Sharmila as she ends her 16-year-long hunger strike

The activist was on a fast to protest against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, and was being force-fed through a nasal tube.

Aug 9, 2016

Former Arunachal Pradesh CM Kalikho Pul found hanging at residence; no suicide note found

He was made the acting chief minister of the state in February 2016.

Aug 9, 2016

Opposition, 'Gau Rakshaks' slam Modi for statements over cow vigilantism

Congress members demanded that the prime minister should speak on the issue in the House rather than "tweet" about it.

Aug 9, 2016

Bulandshahr gang rape: UP Police arrest main accused, 2 others from Meerut

The three were under the surveillance of the police for five months for involvement in other crimes.

Aug 9, 2016

New images suggest China militarizing disputed islands

China appears to have built reinforced aircraft hangars on its holdings in the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea, the New York Times reported.

Aug 9, 2016

PM Modi to launch 'Zara Yaad Karo Kurbani' from Chandrashekhar Azad's birthplace on August Kranti anniversary

The programme will be launched to mark the 70th year of India's Independence.

Aug 8, 2016

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