Travel, 23rd Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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In many ways, money does not necessarily buy you happiness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Higher income can make you selfish: study

Individuals at the lower end of the income scale were more likely to experience emotions that focus on other people, compassion and love.

23 Dec 2017 12:44 PM

Earlier on Friday, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) had sought a reply from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and the police commissioners of Delhi and Mumbai over complaints lodged against the actors. (Photo: PTI)

Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty deride Scheduled Castes in TV shows; booked

They have been accused of humiliating and insulting the Scheduled Castes by using the word 'bhangi' in separate TV shows.

23 Dec 2017 12:43 PM

The railways have planned about eight to 10 services per day of the AC local between Churchgate and Virar stations. (Photo: Video grab | ANI)

Not just in Mumbai, AC local trains to run in others cities too

The railways is planning to roll out the 12-coach air-conditioned local on western line of the Mumbai suburban train network in few days.

23 Dec 2017 12:39 PM

Israel does not have a system of civil marriage, and Israeli law mandates that Jewish marriages must be authorized by the Chief Rabbinate. (Photo: Pixabay)

With few options, Israeli couples turn to rogue weddings

An amendment to Israel’s marriage law passed in 2013 made the punishment for anyone performing an unsanctioned wedding 2 years in prison.

23 Dec 2017 12:32 PM

Trump told reporters that he was rushing through the signing of the bill to fulfil his promise to his fellow countrymen that he would do it before Christmas. (Photo: AP)

Trump delivers on Xmas promise, signs Republican tax bill

Trump signed the sweeping tax overhaul which represents the most drastic changes to the US tax code since 1986 into law.

23 Dec 2017 12:31 PM

Following Wani's death, widespread protest spread in the Kashmir Valley and a curfew was imposed for 53 consecutive days. (Photo: ANI)

NC MLA praises Burhan Wani, calls all militants 'martyrs'

Wani was responsible for several attacks against security personnel in Kashmir and was killed in encounter with Indian security forces.

23 Dec 2017 12:30 PM

Rajkummar Rao, Alia Bhatt crowned as 'Hottest Vegetarians'!

Rajkummar Rao and Alia Bhatt are named as PETA's Hottest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2017.

23 Dec 2017 12:25 PM

Researchers used the clonal plant Potentilla reptans in an experimental setup that simulated different light-competition settings. (Photo: Pixabay)

Plants reveal decision-making abilities under competition

Biologists from the University of Tubingen have demonstrated that plants can choose between alternative competitive responses.

23 Dec 2017 12:23 PM

Valmiki community lodges complaint against Salman, Shilpa for hurting sentiments

The Valmiki Samaj Action Committee Delhi Pradesh shared a copy of the complaint on Facebook.

23 Dec 2017 12:20 PM

He travelled more than 300 feet away from the space shuttle Challenger during the spacewalk.

NASA astronaut, 1st to fly untethered in space, dies at 80

He was famously photographed in 1984 flying with a hefty spacewalker's jetpack, alone in the cosmic blackness above a blue Earth.

23 Dec 2017 12:15 PM

Bharti and her husband are alleged to have been directors of this firm in the past. (Photo: PTI)

Money laundering case: ED files chargesheet against Misa, her husband

The probe agency had earlier attached a Delhi farmhouse in connection with money laundering probe against Bharti and her husband.

23 Dec 2017 12:11 PM

In an August memorandum, Trump gave the military until March 2018 to revert to a policy prohibiting openly transgender individuals from joining the military and authorizing their discharge. (Photo: File)

Win for LGBTQ: Court rejects Trump’s bid to stop transgender military recruits

Four federal judges around the country have issued injunctions blocking Trump’s ban on transgender people from the military.

23 Dec 2017 12:10 PM

Friday's payload, known as Iridium 4, brings to 40 the number of new Iridium satellites now in orbit.

SpaceX launches 10 more satellites for Iridium

Some of the satellites are designed to help track ships and aircraft in real time.

23 Dec 2017 11:54 AM

'We trust and respect the judiciary. We will not let BJP's conspiracies work,' Lalu said, adding that he would get a clean chit in the fodder scam case like other accused in the 2G and Adarsh scams. (Photo: PTI)

Fodder scam: Lalu urges people to maintain ‘calm and peace’ after verdict

The fodder scam case relates to the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 95 lakh from the Deoghar treasury.

23 Dec 2017 11:53 AM

Nineteen deaths were reported near the town of Tubod on Friday on Mindanao, the archipelago nation's second-largest island, where Tropical Storm Tembin unleashed flash floods and mudslides erased a remote village from the map, police said. (Photo: AFP)

Philippines storm: Death toll rises to 44 as flash floods wreak havoc

The Philippines is pummelled by 20 major storms each year on average, many of them deadly.

23 Dec 2017 11:48 AM

Tow truck driver Everitt Aaron Jameson, 26, was planning to target the city's busy Pier 39 tourist spot, according to an affidavit submitted by FBI Special Agent Christopher McKinney. (Photo: File/Representational)

Ex-Marine arrested for plotting Christmas attack in US, inspired by ISIS

The suspect inadvertently revealed his plans to an undercover FBI agent mistaking him for a senior leader of the ISIS.

23 Dec 2017 11:36 AM

At present, Jio plan priced at Rs 149 comes with 28 days validity but offers only 4 GB data during the validity period along with 300 SMSes.

Jio offers 1.2GB per day for just Rs 199 per month

Jio is adding two new plans priced at Rs 199 and Rs 299 with 28 days validity.

23 Dec 2017 11:35 AM

Above Rs 3,000 crore already approved by board at its meeting held on May 27, 2017.

Bank of Baroda to raise Rs 4,000 crore from bonds

Banks can write off such investments or convert them into common equity if approved by the RBI.

23 Dec 2017 11:35 AM

Union Road Transport and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI)

Expect motor bill to be cleared in ongoing session: Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari asked the electric vehicles industry to focus on quality products.

23 Dec 2017 11:28 AM

At present, Jio plan priced at Rs 149 comes with 28 days validity but offers only 4 GB data during the validity period along with 300 SMSes. (Photo: AFP)

Jio to offer 1.2 GB daily 4G data for 28 days from Rs 199

Jio offers low cost monthly plan for Rs 150 to JioPhone users.

23 Dec 2017 11:26 AM

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