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Thieves grab priceless jewels, 41 ct 'Green Diamond' in German museum heist

Reports suggest the haul was worth up to 1 billion euros and was caused after a nearby electricity junction box was set on fire, cutting the power supply to the whole area before the heist.

Nov 26, 2019

Big SC verdict: Maharashtra floor test tomorrow, proceedings to be telecast live

Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP are seeking an immediate floor test to avoid horse-trading and "illegal manoeuvres".

Nov 26, 2019

Do humans have a soul? NDE victim's mindblowing testimonial sparks debate

Even though medical experts dismiss the existence of the soul, spiritualists strongly believe that humans start their journey after death.

Nov 26, 2019

Rural areas have 33% of Public Sector Bank branches: Finance Ministry

During 2016-17, 2,168 branches, in 2017-18, 834 branches, 2018-19, 438 branches and 2019-20 (till June 30), 86 branches have been opened by PSBs.

Nov 26, 2019

British deputy high commission celebrates gender equality, women empowerment

The British Deputy High Commission Bengaluru has been observing the 16 Days of Activism during the past few years with projects and engagements focusing on women's empowerment, diversity at the workplace and promoting LGBTQ rights.

Nov 25, 2019

Clean chit for Ajit Pawar in irrigation scam cases after joining hands with BJP?

Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau gave a clean chit in some of the around 10-year-old irrigation scam cases allegedly involving new Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Nov 25, 2019

Will JD(S) form an alliance with Congress after Karnataka coalition govt suffers big blow?

HD Kumaraswamy said that JD(S) might form an alliance with Congress, post-elections but has never promised to tie-up with the BJP or save them in the upcoming elections.

Nov 25, 2019

West Bengal assembly bypolls: BJP candidate roughed up, 48% polling in 6 hrs

Election Commission sources, however, said that notwithstanding sporadic incidents the situation was peaceful overall in the Kaliaganj, Kharagpur Sadar and Karimpur Assembly constituencies.

Nov 25, 2019

Hulimavu Lake breaches in Bengaluru, thousands flee; BBMP announces Rs 10k compensation

Hulimavu lake breach happened at around 2.30 pm on November 24 flooding nearly 900 houses in Hulimavu, Arekere and BTM layout.

Nov 25, 2019

Taiwan ruling party says China 'enemy of democracy' after meddling allegations

Among several allegations levelled, the would-be defector said he had helped guide positive media attention toward certain pro-Beijing politicians, including President Tsai's main opponent, Han Kuo-yu.

Nov 25, 2019

Miracle baby born with '2 heads, 3 hands' in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha

The doctors at the Vidisha district hospital reported that only one heart was visible of the newborn, which also has two palms on one hand.

Nov 25, 2019

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka to soon have 440-MW of Nuclear power plants

The first nuclear power unit that is expected to restart generation is the third unit 220 MW unit at Kaiga Generating Station in Karnataka.

Nov 25, 2019

Plane crashes into home in eastern Congo, kills at least 27 people

The propeller plane, which was operated by local company Busy Bee, crashed shortly after take-off en route to the city of Beni, about 250 km (155 miles) to the north, officials said

Nov 25, 2019

Maharashtra power play: After Supriya Sule, Rohit Pawar appeals for unity in family, party

Rohit's social media post came a day after Ajit Pawar's cousin sister Supriya Pawar-Sule wrote on Whatsapp: "Party and Family split".

Nov 25, 2019

US Navy chief fired over handling of SEAL's battlefield misconduct case involving Trump

The fired Navy Secretary Richard Spencer last week suggested a possible split with Trump by telling reporters that Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher should still face a peer review board.

Nov 25, 2019