Indian security forces killed three separatist fighters, while suspected militants shot dead a migrant worker on one of the bloodiest days in Kashmir since New Delhi revoked the disputed region's autonomy and special status more than two months ago.

India's Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered an end to hearings in a long-running dispute between Hindus and Muslims over a place of worship, laying the ground for a verdict that could lead to further divisions.

Three militants were killed in a gun battle with Indian security forces in disputed Kashmir on Wednesday, the first such incident since mobile telephone links were restored in a bid to restore normalcy after a lengthy shutdown.

A gun battle erupted between security forces and militants in Indian Kashmir on Wednesday, two police sources said, the first since mobile phone links were restored in the region in an effort to restore normalcy after a prolonged shutdown.

Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke of Texas spoke more at Tuesday's debate than at previous debates, although part of his time was spent in a testy exchange with Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg on gun buybacks. O'Rourke joined Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns to clarify his position on guns and tax exemptions for churches.

"Special Report" anchor Bret Baier joined "Fox News @ Night with Shannon Bream" in Ohio to give analysis on Tuesday Democratic presidential debate, saying it was a rough night for for former Vice President Joe Biden and a good night for South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

The simmering bad blood between Democratic presidential nomination rivals South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas boiled over on Tuesday night, at the fourth round Democratic primary debate.

CHARKHI DADRI, Haryana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India would not allow its share of river water to flow to Pakistan. Addressing an election rally here, Modi said, "For 70 years, the water which belongs to India and the farmers of Haryana flowed to Pakistan. Modi will stop this water (from flowing into Pakistan) and bring to your houses. Modi aapki larailarega (Modi will fight your battle)," reports the international media. The assembly election in Haryana and Maharashtra...

Thousands of people will watch their homes implode in southern India after a high court ruling.