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Thousands of people in India's northeastern state of Manipur have taken refuge in military camps after being evacuated by soldiers following deadly unrest that kicked off after a protest march by a tribal group last week sparked clashes, with vehicles and houses set on fire. Authorities have not given an official death toll but hospital morgues in the state capital Imphal and Churachandpur had reported a combined total of 54 dead, according to local media. IMAGES
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, the iconic freedom movement leader who was shot dead at point-blank range 75 years ago. IMAGES
Rahul Gandhi, leader of India's main opposition Congress party, says he wishes Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'the best' after Modi claimed victory in India's general election. SOUNDBITE
India holds the fifth phase of its marathon election, with 90 million people eligible to vote in key seats for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. The country's mammoth electorate of 900 million vote on seven days between April 11 and May 19 -- Monday marking the fifth day -- with results due on May 23. IMAGES
The United States calls on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to emphasize Ukraine's territorial integrity as he meets in Russia with President Vladimir Putin on the eve of a NATO summit in Washington. "We would urge India, as we do any country which engages with Russia, to make clear that any resolution to the conflict in Ukraine needs to be one that respects the UN Charter with respect to Ukraine's territorial integrity, Ukraine's sovereignty," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
The roof of a terminal building at New Delhi's international airport partially collapsed in heavy rains, killing one person, rescuers say, months after a refurbishment project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. IMAGES
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