A devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has claimed over 1,400 lives and injured more than 3,100, according to a Taliban government spokesman. The quake, which struck late Sunday, destroyed thousands of homes in Kunar province. Rescue efforts are hampered by difficult terrain.

Kishan Lal was sentenced to death by a Rajasthan court for burning his wife Laxmi alive after years of humiliation.

Congress leader Pawan Khera was summoned by the Election Commission of India for having two voter ID cards. Khera has been asked to appear before the poll panel n18oc_india