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2 Strong Earthquakes Jolt Iran; Over 180 People Killed

Two strong earthquakes measuring 6.4 and 6.3 on the Richter scale jolted Iran on Saturday, killing at least 180 people and injuring more than 1350, according Iranian officials.

Aug 12, 2012

In Pictures: People Celebrating Janmashtami in India

Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival marking the birthday of Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated across the country with much pomp and splendor.

Aug 10, 2012

After Selling Baby Boy, Mother Tries to sell Daughter to Fight Poverty

A 35-year-old mother struck by poverty had allegedly tried to sell her eight-year-old daughter at the India-Nepal border in Bihar's Araria district. Police authorities eventually rescued the girl.

Aug 10, 2012

Vilasrao Deshmukh Critical; Maharashtra CM, Deputy Leave for Chennai

Indian politician Vilasrao Deshmukh, who was rushed to a hospital in Chennai on Monday, is conscious but in a critical condition, doctors said.

Aug 8, 2012

Suspect of Delhi High Court Blast Killed in JK Encounter: Reports

Amir Ali aka Akram, a suspect in 2011 Delhi High Court blast, was among the two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen extremists gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning, reports said.

Aug 6, 2012

Gunman Shoot Worshippers at Wisconsin Sikh Temple; At Least 7 People Killed

At least one gunman opened fire at worshippers at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing at least seven persons and injuring several others on Sunday morning.

Aug 6, 2012

In Pictures: World's Worst Blackout Covers Half of India [PHOTOS]

Half of India was thrown into darkness on Tuesday, as North and North-Eastern India entered its second consecutive day of a mass blackout, triggering a major power crisis across the country.

Aug 1, 2012

India Blackout: Will Power Grid Failure Spread to South and West India?

India faced an embarrassing blackout on Tuesday, affecting half the population that covered 20 states in the North, East and North-East. The blackout spread to East and North-East on Tuesday after the Eastern, North Eastern grids failed. Now, the big question is whether the blackout will spread to West and South India.

Jul 31, 2012

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Assam Violence: Manmohan Singh Visits Riot-Hit Kokrajhar, Assures Full Support to Victims

Prime Minister Manmoahn Singh reached out the victims of Kokrajhar riots in relief camps on Saturday and assured that the Centre will do everything possible to help the victims.

Jul 28, 2012

President of India Pranab Mukherjee a Strong Partner: Hillary Clinton

At a time when US-India strategic ties are smacked with investment policy issues, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday sought to strengthen the relationship between the two biggest democracies, while congratulating Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of his swearing-in ceremony as the 13th President of India.

Jul 26, 2012

Assam Violence: 41 Dead, 200,000 Homeless as Riots Continue [PHOTOS]

The communal violence in Assam has brought the death toll to 41, leaving nearly two lakh villagers homeless, as ethnic clashes between Bangladeshi immigrants and Bodos entered into its seventh day on Wednesday.

Jul 26, 2012

Assam Violence: Citizens React to Riots, Criticise Govt and Media

Assam is bleeding amid the swearing-in ceremony of Pranab Mukherjee as the new President of India. Citizens of the country have taken to Twitter to express their disappointment with the way the government has been handling the Assam violence that has taken at least 41 lives.

Jul 25, 2012

6.4-Magnitude Quake Struck Indonesia's Sumatra; 1 Died of Shock

A strong quake of magnitude 6.4 struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra Island on early Wednesday, according to U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor at a depth of 22 kilometer (13.7 miles) struck Indonesia at around 07.30 am (00:30 GMT) at epicenter. The strong quake killed one man and terrified other residents to flee from their homes and buildings.

Jul 25, 2012

Petrol Price Hiked: Mamata Demands Roll Back

In the backdrop of rising international oil rates, the oil marketing companies have announced up to Rs 0.90 paise per litre hike in petrol prices, with immediate effect from Monday mid-night.

Jul 24, 2012

Assam Riots Turn Ugly: 21 Killed, Thousands Abandon Homes; Shoot-at-sight Order Issued

Following a series of unrelenting community clashes and violence, the Assam police has issued shoot-at-sight order and even deployed Para regiment forces on standby across the riot-hit Kokrajhar district.

Jul 24, 2012