Uttar Pradesh
Man Tries To Kiss Cobra, Gets Bitten in Face Now Battling for Life
Snake expert Jose Louies told Newsweek the snake species does not attack unless provoked and kissing it "crosses the limits."
Woman Cut Off Boyfriend's Penis After He Allegedly 'Attacked' Her Daughter
"Fortunately, I returned home in the nick of time and caught him red-handed," said the unnamed woman of the incident.
Man Wins 22-Year Legal Battle Over Paying 25 Cents Extra for Train Fares
A consumer court in India ruled that the railway company will have to refund Tungnath Chaturvedi the amount he overpaid in 1999—with interest.
Mystery Illness Hospitalizes Over 400 People
At least 68 people, including more than 40 children, have died over the past week due to the mystery fever.
Children 'Dying Very Quickly' as Mystery Fever Kills 68 People in One Week
The residents have died from the illness in six districts located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India after it was first detected on August 18.
Father Finds Body of Bride-to-be Killed in Street by Fiancé
On his way home from delivering his daughter's wedding invitations, a man noticed a crowd of people surrounding a body. When he approached, he immediately realized the dead body belonged to his daughter.
Police Called When Bride Calls Off Wedding After Groom Arrives Drunk
"The crisis ended when the groom's family agreed to return cash and other gifts taken from the girl's family when the marriage was fixed," said the police according to Times of India.
Groom Kidnapped and Ordered at Gunpoint to Call Wedding Off
Indian man Jugal Kushwaha was abducted on May 20 in a bizarre plot to stop him from marrying his fiancé.
Indian Authorities 'Place Net Across Ganges River' as Bodies Wash Ashore
On Monday, dozens of dead bodies washed ashore the river in the Buxar district of the state of Bihar. Indian authorities have announced a temporary fix to the horrifying phenomena.
Bus Crashes in Two Countries Kill at Least 8 People and Injure Dozens More
The accidents occurred in Jasper National Park, Canada, and the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India.
Woman Set on Fire by Two Men Who Allegedly Molested Her
Rights groups in India deplored the sexual violence against women in the country.
Villagers Crush Tiger to Death With Tractor
The tiger was believed to have killed at least one person.
4-year-old Girl Gang-Raped While in ICU for Snake Bite
The girl had been in hospital for four days and was reportedly on a ventilator when attacked.
Four Suspended After Man's Amputated Leg Used as Pillow
Public hospitals in the region faced numerous problems due to severe underfunding; oxygen shortages at another hospital led to the deaths of a number of children.
Festering Religious Violence Underpins Modi's India
The BJP governor of Uttar Pradesh said that for every Hindu man killed, 100 Muslim men should be killed.
Muslim Lynched by Mob in India Had Possession of Beef
A mob killed Muhammad Ikhlaq after rumors spread he had slaughtered and eaten a cow.
The Ganges River Is Dying Under the Weight of Modern India
The country's future depends on keeping the holy river alive.
More Than Two Million People Apply for 368 Government Jobs in India
The low-level jobs include making tea and transporting files between government offices.
Hundreds of Deaths Reported As Extreme Heat Wave Hits India
The hottest place was Allahabad, a city which saw mercury rise to 117.8 degrees Fahrenheit.