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From Statue of Unity to Statue of Liberty, these are world's top 5 tallest statues

While the Statue of Unity in Gujarat is the new world's tallest statue, did you know the Spring Temple Buddha was previously holding that tag? Interestingly, among top 5 world's tallest, three are statues of Buddha.

Oct 31, 2018

Afghanistan: 6 killed, 8 wounded in suicide bombing outside Kabul prison

Three security force members and three civilians, including children, were killed in the attack. Security forces cordoned off the area for precautionary measures.

Oct 31, 2018

Use an SBI debit card? You might not be able to withdraw more than Rs 20,000 from today

The maximum withdrawal has been halved by the bank to reduce losses in cases of ATM card fraud.

Oct 31, 2018

Centre tries to impinge on central bank's autonomy by invoking Section 7 of RBI Act

It is speculated that this move was behind RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya's warning the Centre – a rare display of independence – not to impinge on central bank's autonomy which might lead to undesirable consequences.

Oct 31, 2018

Muzaffarpur shelter home horror: Former Bihar minister Manju Verma goes missing

The Supreme Court rebuked the Bihar government for not arresting Verma after her anticipatory bail in an Arms Act case filed by the CBI was rejected by the Patna High Court on October 9.

Oct 31, 2018

AIR employees angry after 9 women were sacked over sexual harassment complaints; demand probe

The All India Radio Trade Union employees have approached Prasar Bharati chief executive Shashi Shekhar Vemapati in connection with cases related to sexual harassment at various stations.

Oct 31, 2018

Real or fake? Time traveler shows plant from year 6000, says dinosaurs may return from extinction

To substantiate her claims, the alleged time traveler showed a plant which she claims to have been brought back from the future

Oct 31, 2018

Rafale deal: SC asks Modi govt to provide fighter jet price details in 10 days

The top court asked for the details of the Rafale deal to be handed over to them in a sealed cover within 10 days. The hearing has been set for November 14.

Oct 31, 2018

Delhi pollution: Private cars could be banned on roads from 1 November if air quality worsens

Delhi has reached this season's highest air quality with the index reaching 401 points or "Severe" levels.

Oct 31, 2018

IISc professor found guilty of sexual harassment, asked to take 'compulsory retirement'

The 51-year-old professor is an alumnus of IIT Madras with 10,000 citations to his name and a recipient of several prestigious awards.

Oct 31, 2018

Climate change or Apocalypse? Red blood skies in Britain grip the nation in new fear

Conspiracy theorists believe that the red skies could be the indication of an imminent apocalypse which may hit the planet soon

Oct 31, 2018

Asia Bibi acquitted: Pakistan court overturns death penalty for Christian woman accused of blasphemy

Asia Bibi was convicted for allegedly tarnishing the name of the Prophet Muhammed during an argument with a few Muslim colleagues. She became the first woman to be sentenced to death under the country's blasphemy laws and has spent most of the last eight years in solitary confinement.

Oct 31, 2018

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue of Unity

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From Statue of Unity to Statue of Liberty, these are world's top 5 tallest statues

Afghanistan: 6 killed, 8 wounded in suicide bombing outside Kabul prison

Use an SBI debit card? You might not be able to withdraw more than Rs 20,000 from today

Centre tries to impinge on central bank's autonomy by invoking Section 7 of RBI Act

Muzaffarpur shelter home horror: Former Bihar minister Manju Verma goes missing

AIR employees angry after 9 women were sacked over sexual harassment complaints; demand probe

Real or fake? Time traveler shows plant from year 6000, says dinosaurs may return from extinction

Rafale deal: SC asks Modi govt to provide fighter jet price details in 10 days

Delhi pollution: Private cars could be banned on roads from 1 November if air quality worsens

IISc professor found guilty of sexual harassment, asked to take 'compulsory retirement'

Climate change or Apocalypse? Red blood skies in Britain grip the nation in new fear

Asia Bibi acquitted: Pakistan court overturns death penalty for Christian woman accused of blasphemy

Siddharth trolled for mocking Narendra Modi over Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Statue of Unity

Who is Ram Vanji Sutar? 93-year-old sculptor designs 597 feet tall Statue of Unity

Sniper targeting security forces gunned down in Kashmir encounter

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]