Jharkhand
India mine collapse toll rises to at least 16
The death toll from a mine collapse in eastern India's Jharkhand state rose to 16 yesterday as rescue workers continued to search for the bodies of seven missing miners.
A massive mound of earth caved in late Thursday at Lalmatia open cast mine, around 390 kilometers from the state capital Ranchi.
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India rape victim says sexually assaulted again in hospital
A teenage rape victim was allegedly sexually assaulted a second time while in hospital receiving treatment for the original attack in India's east, police said on Feb. 1, in the latest case of violence against women.
Indian boy with rare case of gigantism hopes to live normal life (pics+vid)
The sad and touching story of a 9-year old boy from India, who suffers from a rare case of gigantism is making news around the world. Mohammad Kaleem lives with his parents in Jharkhand, one of the poorest provinces in India and he is shunned by his community.
5 women accused of being witches beaten to death in India
Dozens of villagers in eastern India beat to death five women Saturday, accusing them of practicing witchcraft and blaming them for a series of misfortunes in the village, police said.