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Death toll in Pakistan floods reaches 280
At least 280 people have been killed and over two million affected in massive flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan.
Britain verifying video of aid worker's beheading by ISIS
The UK foreign office is working urgently to verify a video purporting to show beheading of a British hostage by ISIS.
Iraq PM says will protect civilians after US-Iraq air strikes against Islamic States
Sunni Muslim tribal figures, who the US hopes can be persuaded to turn against the jihadists, have demanded a freez
Delhi: Congress challenges BJP to seek dissolution of Assembly
"If BJP is so confident of Modi's wave in the national capital, the saffron party should then immediately demand the dissolution of Assembly and face the elections," DPCC chief spokesperson Mukesh Sharma said.
Gujarat: Leopard electrocuted
According to the officer, this is the second such incident reported from this area in past ten days.
France bristles as Netflix advances in Europe
The video-streaming giant, which has more than 50 million subscribers in 40 countries, this year earmarked $400 million to expand further internationally.
Pakistan: Tahir-ul Qadri suspends talks with government
"We have suspended the talks as the government has begun arresting my workers in Islamabad and around the country," Tahir-ul Qadri said.
Pakistan diverts rivers to save cities from floods
About 200 people have died in Indian-controlled Kashmir, where floodwaters have receded, enabling people to return to their homes.
BJP president congratulates ABVP on its victory in DUSU polls
The ABVP, the students' wing of the BJP, won all posts of president, vice president, secretary and joint secretary, bettering last year's performance when it had lost one of the seats to the National Students Union of India (NSUI).
Rebuked for using mobile phones, two girls commit suicide
Two teenage girls committed suicide after their hostel superintendent and parents rebuked them for using mobile phones.
Uma Bharti launches web portal on Ganga rejuvenation plan
The Ministry of Water Resource launched a web portal to connect with the public on the ambitious project of the NDA Government.
Argentine family given permission to name son Messi
A couple have named their new-born son Messi after being granted permission to circumvent a 45-year-old law banning the use of last names as first names.
An in-form Horschel two ahead at Tour Championship
Billy Horschel, seeking a second consecutive PGA Tour victory, birdied three of the last eight holes to move two strokes clear after the second round.
Senator applauds 'progress' made in Indo-US ties in 100 days
Early this week, the White House announced that President, Barack Obama would meet Prime Minister Modi on September 29 and 30.
Telangana bypoll: Over 30% polling recorded for Medak Lok Sabha seat
The bypoll witnessed a spirited campaign with ruling TRS, main Opposition Congress and the BJP-TDP combine making a determined bid to win the election.
West Bengal clears farmer-friendly project to boost irrigation
The WB cabinet cleared Sech-Bandhu Prakalpa offering 46,000 new pump sets to the farmers to boost irrigation in the state.