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60 children die in Indian hospital amid furore over oxygen supplies
Local media reports have said some of the deaths were caused due to an oxygen shortage after a private supplier withdrew its equipment over unpaid hospital dues.
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Indian women reclaim freedom with #AintNoCinderella
Varnika Kunda, a woman who works as a DJ in a northern Indian city, was almost raped and kidnapped as she was returning from work late at night.
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These are 2017’s most attractive employers for students
The largest and most high-profile tech as well as financial and professional services companies continue to pull in millennials.
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Asia Pacific geopolitical landscape changing dramatically
Duterte’s fallout with the US can be attributed to the US being critical of his hardline policies against drug dealers.
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India seizes ship with 1,500 kg of heroin off Gujarat coast
The vessel, which was operating under the name MV Henry under the Panama flag, was intercepted off the Gujarat coast.
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India strike early after setting Sri Lanka 550 to win
Sri Lanka, reached 85 for two at lunch, facing an uphill task to avoid going 1-0 down in the three-match series.
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Rape victim (10) denied abortion by India’s Supreme Court
The girl's pregnancy was discovered two weeks ago when she complained of stomach ache and her parents took her to a hospital.
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Floods kill 120 in India's Gujarat
More than a million households have been affected and losses to farmlands are being assessed.
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All-female Indian police unit working to combat sex crimes
Women can face a barrage on India’s streets, enduring everything from lewd jokes and strangers following them to physical attacks and rape.
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Mumbai building collapse kills at least eight, many feared trapped
PS Rahangdale, chief fire officer of the Mumbai Fire Brigade said a total of 16 people had been rescued so far.
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Floods in India's northeast kill 40; endanger rare one-horned rhinos
The Brahmaputra river, which flows from China down to India and then through Bangladesh, has burst its banks after torrential monsoon rains.
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New MTV dramas in Egypt and India tackle female genital mutilation, sex work
Both series by the Viacom-owned youth entertainment broadcaster will feature soundtracks to appeal to young audiences.
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Indian toilet charity renames village after Trump
But founder Bindeshwar Pathak said he hoped the gesture would win enough publicity and good will to at least raise awareness of a major social problem.
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6 found guilty of involvement in 1993 blasts in India's financial hub
The special anti-terrorism court said the six had transported weapons and planted bombs, which targeted landmark buildings in the financial hub, including the main stock exchange.
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Despite decline of printed papers, India is one place bucking the trend
In the West, young people have largely dispensed with the home-delivered physical morning newspaper.
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India will sell only electric cars within 13 years
India’s booming economy has seen it become the world’s third-largest oil importer, shelling out $150 billion annually for the resource.
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Wall collapse kills 23 during wedding celebration in India
The 12-foot high wall collapsed because of heavy rain, crashing down on the wedding party during dinner in a marriage hall, said police.
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Holders India finally name Champions Trophy squad
India have named their 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy in England and Wales.
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India's top court upholds death penalty in Delhi gang rape case
Four of the attackers were sentenced to death in 2013 while the fifth hanged himself in prison during the original seven-month trial.
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New brides given bats to prevent abuse by drunk husbands
Minister Gopal Bhargava handed out 10,000 wooden bats to newlyweds and their family members at a mass wedding ceremony over the weekend.
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Truck ploughs into Indian farmers, 14 killed
The speeding truck rammed into an electricity pole before hitting the farmers, some of whom were electrocuted.