Travel, 1st Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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01 Apr 2018

Travel, 01 Apr 2018

'We have to include everyone in the process of nation building including those who oppose us,' said Bhagwat. (Photo: File)

Cong-free India merely political slogan, says RSS-chief Mohan Bhagwat

The Sangh chief also said one of the ways of looking at Hindutva was having faith in oneself, one's family and the country.

01 Apr 2018 8:25 PM

Meanwhile men who consumed meals with similar calories but no fat did not experience a similar unhealthy shift (Photo: AFP)

One high-fat meal may be enough to set stage for heart disease

The findings about the cumulative effects of such a diet can explain isolated cases of a heart attack right after consuming a high fat meal.

01 Apr 2018 8:03 PM

The tech giant rolled out four updates in total, allowing users to now bookmark pages of an audiobook, control narration speed or add books to their routine, reports The Verge.

Google introduces bookmarking option on audiobooks

Google has introduced a number of new updates on audiobooks available on Google Play Store.

01 Apr 2018 8:02 PM

The PRTC, Punjab Roadways and PunBus buses would not ply on roads and the services of these buses would remain suspended on Monday. (Photo: www.punbusonline.com/)

Punjab: Dalit groups strike, govt suspends transport, mobile internet

The order to suspend mobile internet services has been taken to prevent spread of misinformation and rumours through social media platforms.

01 Apr 2018 7:58 PM

Long wekends not just gives you an opportunity to set yourself free and relax, but also to break the monotony and unwind at a new and refreshing place.

Five apps to download before you head out for Easter long weekend

Here are some apps that you should have to keep entertained, assist in working on the go and to stay connected.

01 Apr 2018 7:39 PM

Rebel fighters pray before they are evacuated outside Harasta in eastern Ghouta, in Damascus. (Photo: AFP)

Last rebel fighters in Ghouta to surrender, make peace with Syrian Govt

The Syrian army last week warned the insurgents to surrender or face a military assault to drive them out.

01 Apr 2018 7:09 PM

India one of our healthiest markets: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi is committed to investing further in the Indian market.

01 Apr 2018 6:46 PM

The woman, 30-year-old Asma Bibi, reappeared at her village Phalayan in Jhelum district, 250 kms from Lahore this week under a new name of Neelam. (Representational Image)

'Murdered' Pak woman reappears with second husband, arrested

The woman’s mother had told police that her daughter had been murdered by her first husband after she went missing.

01 Apr 2018 6:37 PM

At a hurriedly called joint press conference of army, police and CRPF, Jammu and Kashmir Police chief SP Vaid said this is one of the biggest counter-offensives in recent times against terror groups operating in the Kashmir Valley. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

13 militants, 3 Army jawans, 4 civilians killed in multiple Kashmir encounters

The operations by security forces rendered a severe dent to militant groups such as the Hizbul Mujahideen and the Lashker-e-Taiba.

01 Apr 2018 6:35 PM

The accident happened on an attraction consisting of 14 pods attached to a central rotating carousel which went up and down, said Laurent Buffard, deputy mayor of Neuville-sur-Saone near Lyon. (Photo: Pixabay/ Representational)

Joy ride goes wrong: Frenchman dies as fairground carousel collapses

The collapse resulted in the pods hurtling to the ground and the occupants being thrown out.

01 Apr 2018 6:21 PM

Inattention was associated with more errors in the simulator, and self-reported symptoms of hyperactivity (Photo: AFP)

Mental health issues may be a factor causing risky driving according to research

During the experimental drives, the researchers exposed the teens to different crash scenarios like a rear-end collision or a hidden hazard.

01 Apr 2018 6:11 PM

Nokia will return as the principal sponsor of the Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.

Nokia returns as principal sponsor of Kolkata Knight Riders

The association is for two years starting with the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

01 Apr 2018 6:06 PM

The protesters have demanded the company to initiate fresh proceedings to acquire the contentious land as per the Land Acquisition Act-2013. (Photo: Representational Image)

About 50 detained as police crackdown on farmers’ protest in Gujarat

The local head of a farmers' group alleged that the police manhandled the protesters, including women and children.

01 Apr 2018 6:06 PM

Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said the government is open to Saudi oil giant Aramco's interest to own majority stake in the proposed Rs 3-trillion refinery at Ratnagiri.

Ratnagiri refinery: Pradhan says open to offer majority stake to Aramco

Saudi Aramco has reportedly sought majority ownership in the mega refinery-cum-petrochemical complex.

01 Apr 2018 5:58 PM

Ratish Chandra Bhowmik disappearance comes a fortnight after seven terrorists from the Jamayetul Mujahideen Bangladesh were sentenced to death for murdering the caretaker of a Sufi shrine in November 2015. (Representational Image)

Liberal Hindu Bangladeshi lawyer disappears after Islamist trials

Ratish Chandra Bhowmik, a respected prosecutor and champion of minority rights, has not been seen since Friday morning.

01 Apr 2018 5:56 PM

Upon officially receiving their record certificate, the massive sundae was devoured in under 30 minutes (Photo: YouTube)

Guinness record for longest ice-cream dessert set by giant sundae

It was topped with 300 gallons of chocolate and strawberry syrup, 2,000 cans of whipped cream, 25 pounds of sprinkles, and 20,000 cherries.

01 Apr 2018 5:26 PM

In addition to the 16 Palestinians killed, more than 1,400 were wounded, 758 of them by live fire, with the remainder hurt by rubber bullets and tear gas inhalation, according to the Gazan health ministry. (Photo: AFP)

US blocks UN draft calling for restraint, investigation into clashes in Gaza

The proposed statement stressed the need to promote peace between Israel and the Palestinians based on a two-state solution.

01 Apr 2018 5:06 PM

Microsoft Ventures keen on desi startups

Global tech major Microsoft is looking at investing in Indian tech startups through its venture funding arm, a senior official has said.

01 Apr 2018 4:50 PM

Samsung launches Notebook 5, Notebook 3 laptops

Both the laptops are powered by latest Intel eighth generation i7 processors.

01 Apr 2018 4:26 PM

According to the Police, the couple was in love and allegedly committed suicide after the girl's marriage was fixed with someone else. (Representational Image)

UP: Families did not accept love, teenage couple commits suicide

The bodies of Deepu and Kranti, both 18-year-old were found hanging from a tree in Rihua village of Kannauj district.

01 Apr 2018 4:14 PM

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