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We have made clear that we believe that if chemical weapons were in fact used in Syria, they were used by the Assad regime, the United States said.

Twenty-five big check dams have been constructed in 11 forest areas as part of conservation of water in Jharkhand, a senior forest official said in Ranchi on Wednesday.

Gunner of a senior police officer was on Wednesday shot dead and his carbine looted in an encounter with criminals in Chilkana area in Saharanpur district, a senior officer said here.

Two women were killed and as many others injured when a mound of earth they were digging collapsed on them here on Wednesday.

It is learnt that the houses of some CPI(M) supporters were allegedly torched during the clash.

DERC is in the process of finalising the tariff for the year 2013-14 and has already given indication of a hike.

The actress was found dead by her mother in her apartment in Juhu, Mumbai on late Monday night.

Dr Poonam Sethi, head of the department of Commerce at DU's Hindu College, on DU Commerce (Hons) admissions.

The election of the Prime Minister will be done by a division of the House.

Security forces have cordoned off the area which houses several government offices, including Deputy Commissioner's office.

The BJP on Tuesday promised that if voted to power in Rajasthan, the party will make sure the reach of electricity in every nook and corner of the state.

A newborn child was found abandoned near a vegetable vend in Noida Sector 57, police said on Tuesday.

Jiah Khan's body was taken to Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital for post-mortem.

Motorcycle-borne miscreants today looted Rs two lakh from a retired ONGC employee in Bihar's Madhepura town, police said.

"We will not give away anything to those who live arm in arm with terrorism," Erdogan said.

Having extra-marital affairs in the armed forces is considered a punishable offence.