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BTS RM's 'Mono' breaks Billboard records, becomes highest-charting Korean solo artiste

BTS' RM becomes the highest ranking K-pop solo artist with "Mono".

Oct 31, 2018

Syria: Over 1,500 bodies uncovered in mass grave in Raqqa province

The bodies of 4,000 civilians had been found so far in mass graves in Raqqa, Xinhua news agency reported citing the newspaper. It said more bodies were being unearthed on daily basis.

Oct 31, 2018

Amid IL&FS fiasco, SEBI plans to overhaul functioning of credit rating agencies

The regulator is of the opinion that since the ratings are critical to any debt instrument and an important piece of information in the investment process of fixed income instruments, a framework which is free from conflict and bias must be in place to check malpractices in the financial system.

Oct 31, 2018

Setback for online pharma traders as Madras HC stays online sale of medicine

Online pharma traders have been restrained from selling medicine temporarily.

Oct 31, 2018

RBI chief Urijit Patel may consider resignation amid differences with Modi govt: Report

The development has come against increasing tension between RBI and Centre after the RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya, in his speech warned of potentially catastrophic consequences if the Centre dilutes the autonomy of the apex bank.

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

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

Apple Special Event October 2018: All-new MacBook Air, Mac mini make debut

The new MacBook Air and the Mac mini are made from eco-friendly aluminium material and also come with a big internal upgrade to offer lag-free performance.

Oct 31, 2018

Apple unveils powerful iPad Pro (2018) with A12X Bionic CPU: Everything you need to know

Apple iPad Pro (2018) series comes with several upgrades both in terms of design and internal hardware. Read to know the key features and price of the new flagship tablet.

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

Apple iOS 12.1 released: Group FaceTime, New Emoji, Dual SIM capability and more [How to install]

Depending on the type of the device, the software varies in size. The new iOS 12.1 is a big incremental update and comes with several new features including Group FaceTime, activate Dual SIM feature in select iPhones with eSIM, new Emoji, camera improvements and more.

Oct 31, 2018

South Korea to put a tab on Mukbang due to rising obesity

The viral Mukbang trend is believed to spread obesity among South Korean youth, leading to Government intervention.

Oct 31, 2018

Black Eyed Peas' 'Dopeness' features South Korean singer and rapper CL

South Korean singer and rapper CL has unveiled her new track with American hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas.

Oct 30, 2018

Former PM Khaleda Zia can't contest elections, says Bangladesh Attorney-General

Khaleda and her supporters claim that the cases against her were politically motivated and were orchestrated by the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Oct 30, 2018

J&K: Encounter underway in Tral; 3 militants cornered by security forces

The terrorists opened fire on security forces during a search and cordon operation launched at Chaanketaar area in the district following information about the presence of militants there.

Oct 30, 2018