Indonesian earthquake death toll rises to 252; 31 still missing

New Delhi: Indonesian authorities say earthquake death toll rises to 252 as more bodies discovered beneath rubble; 31 still missing, reports AP.

A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia's Java island on Monday.

Rescuers searched for bodies and survivors on Tuesday in the rubble of buildings that collapsed in the earthquake.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the loss of lives in the earthquake in Indonesia and said India stands with that country in this hour of grief. (With inputs from AP)