Bangkok blast: Malaysia arrests eight suspects

"So far we have arrested eight people, four of them are local. They were arrested for involvement in human trafficking activities," media quoted Deputy Police Chief Noor Rashid Ibrahim as saying.

The suspects were arrested in Kuala Lumpur and the northern state of Kelatan bordering Thailand. So far, there was no concrete evidence or confessions of their direct involvement in the attack, Noor Rashid said.

Malaysian police are working with their Thai counterpart for further investigation. A potential extradition requires evidence from the Thai authorities and has to go through legal process. http://post.jagran.com/bangkok-blast-malaysia-arrests-eight-suspects-1443007454

Source: World News 

Army Major dies during training exercise in Rajasthan

“Major Dhruv Yadav belonged to the Armoured Unit which was engaged in a routine training exercise near Pokhran in Jaisalmer district for past some days,” Defence Spokesperson (Rajasthan) Lt Col Manish Ojha said.
    
"Last night, during the exercise, he died following an accident," he said without elaborating. "An inquiry has been ordered into the incident," Ojha added. http://post.jagran.com/army-major-dies-during-training-exercise-in-rajasthan-1443000416

Source: State News 

RBI to soon release draft paper on relaxing ECB norms: Shaktikanta Das

Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das

Besides, he said, the government is also planning to remove various conditionality and restrictions to make the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy more progressive and make the country an attractive investment destination.
  
"We are in close discussions with RBI. We have had a few discussions in the last few weeks and very shortly, based on mutual discussions between the Finance Ministry and RBI, the Reserve Bank will be putting out a draft paper for liberalisation of certain ECB norms," Das said while addressing an Assocham conference. http://post.jagran.com/rbi-to-soon-release-draft-paper-on-relaxing-ecb-norms-shaktikanta-das-1443007791

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Golden Bolt stuns medical science to set 100m world record

Hidekichi Miyazaki, dubbed "Golden Bolt" after the fastest man on the planet, clocked 42.22 seconds in Kyoto to set a 100 metres world record in the over-105 age category - one for which no mark previously existed - a day after reaching the milestone age.

"I'm not happy with the time," the pint-sized Miyazaki said in an interview after recovering his wind. "I started shedding tears during the race because I was going so slowly. Perhaps I'm getting old!" http://post.jagran.com/golden-bolt-stuns-medical-science-to-set-100m-world-record-1443001788

Source: Sports News 

Birthday special: Prem Chopra in various avatars

As he celebrates his 80th birthday today, we bring some of his famous characters:

Woh Kaun Thi (1964) – Young Prem Chopra gave an enthralling performance in the movie 'Woh Kaun Thi' by essaying the character of  'Ramesh' and made his position in the Bollywood unshakeable. This movie turned out to be a turning point in his career. http://post.jagran.com/birthday-special-prem-chopra-in-various-avatars-1443007170

Source: Entertainment News 

People taking addiction treatment are more likely to smoke: Study

The findings suggest that substance abuse programs do not sufficiently address tobacco use issues.

"When people come into treatment for drugs and alcohol, we are not treating another addiction that has a significant chance of eventually killing them, which is tobacco use," said lead researcher Joseph Guydish, professor at the University of California, San Francisco, US.

"At a public health level, this means that our addiction treatment efforts should address smoking and tobacco use better than they do now," Guydish noted. http://post.jagran.com/people-taking-addiction-treatment-are-more-likely-to-smoke-study-1443005603

Source:Lifestyle News

Apple moving forward on building a car: Report

The Wall Street Journal says Apple has set an internal timetable for a project, code-named Titan, that involves development of an electric vehicle. The newspaper said Apple has set a 'ship date' of 2019, although that could just be a target for engineers to sign off on the design — not when a car would be available for sale.

Apple declined comment today on the report, which cited unnamed sources.  http://post.jagran.com/apple-moving-forward-on-building-a-car-report-1442905306

Source: Tech News

More reforms in pipeline, no investment proposals held up: Arun Jaitley

Inviting foreign investors to participate in India's growth story, he assured them of continuing reform process for development of an investment-friendly environment and said there were no more complaints left about investment proposals from abroad being held up.
   
Jaitley, who came here this morning to meet top government leaders and foreign investors, said that investors from the world over have been quite appreciative of what is happening in India and "they have great hopes of India being an important player in the world economy today". He held an extensive 'dialogue session' with nearly 300 Singapore-based business leaders and investors, including representatives of global entities from Europe and America.  http://post.jagran.com/more-reforms-in-pipeline-no-investment-proposals-held-up-arun-jaitley-1442572551

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Croatia closes border crossings; migrants continue to stream through

 

Helpless to stem the flow, Croatian police rounded them up at the Tovarnik railway station on the Croatian side of the border, where several thousand had spent the night under open skies. Some kept travelling, and reached Slovenia overnight.

Migrants have been streaming into Croatia for two days, their path to western Europe via Hungary blocked by a metal fence, the threat of imprisonment and riot police who fired teargas and water cannon on Wednesday to drive back stone-throwing men.

Hundreds evaded Croatian police, trekked through fields and reached the border with Slovenia by train Yesterday, part of a desperate and determined march westwards that is dividing Europe.

Only the main Bajakovo crossing, on the highway between Belgrade and Zagreb, appeared to be open to traffic today, while Slovenia stopped all rail traffic on the main line from Croatia.

Around 150 migrants spent hours overnight stranded at the Dobova railway station on Slovenia's side of the border. Police first said they would be sent back, but then the train proceeded to the town of Postojna, some 50 km (30 miles) southwest of the capital Ljubljana, where there is a refugee centre. http://post.jagran.com/croatia-closes-border-crossings-migrants-continue-to-stream-through-1442562332

Source: World News 

Skype users can now send clips of movies, TV shows via 'Mojis'

According to The Next Web, the Mojis basically serves like GIF but they are very short videos created exclusively for the service from popular content.

The users can Moji by using an option that appears in the emoticon menu within Skype. It is divided into categories for individual TV shows and movies right now.

Each Moji can link directly back to the source, so the users will not be wondering where it came from. http://post.jagran.com/skype-users-can-now-send-clips-of-movies-tv-shows-via-mojis-1442480040

Source:  Tech News

Centre, Delhi government and MCD responsible for spread of dengue: Congress

"The Congress will hold a demonstration outside Kejriwal's residence on September 17 to protest against AAP government's failure to check alarming number of dengue cases in Delhi,” Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken said in a statement.

"Thousands of Congress workers will take part in the demonstration as the AAP government, BJP-controlled MCD and Centre were all to be blamed for the spread of dengue in Delhi, as one more death due to dengue was reported today," it added. http://post.jagran.com/centre-delhi-government-and-mcd-responsible-for-spread-of-dengue-congress-1442392794

Source: State News

Sensex gets a dose of optimism, up 258 points ahead of Fed meet

The broader NSE Nifty took back the 7,900-mark during the session. All eyes are now on the crucial two-day US Federal Reserve meeting starting today, where the rate-setters are going to take a call on raising the borrowing costs for the first time in almost a decade.
  
Sentiment remained upbeat as investors are hopeful that the Reserve Bank would cut rate for the fourth time this year at its policy review on September 29 after data showed retail inflation easing to 3.66 percent in August, much below the RBI's guidance level. http://post.jagran.com/sensex-gets-a-dose-of-optimism-up-258-points-ahead-of-fed-meet-1442377106

Source: Business News

Asha Bhosle-inspired USD 1.5 million Indian restaurant to be opened in Britain

The restaurant at the Peter Street displays portraits of Bhosle and her family, along with beaded fringing inspired by her stage costumes and jewellery, media reported on Tuesday.

Bhosle, 82, will be among the guests at the VIP launch party scheduled on Thursday and the restaurant will officially open its doors on Friday. The restaurant wears a simple look with purple as accent colour. It is decorated with booths clustered along one wall and lighting hanging from the ceilings.

The restaurant is a 170-year-old building and it cost two million pounds (USD 1.5 million) for its renovation. The bar on the first floor has been transformed into a big dining space. http://post.jagran.com/asha-bhosleinspired-usd-15-million-indian-restaurant-to-be-opened-in-britain-1442384733

Source: Entertainment News

Viral video: ATM dispenses surprise gifts to 'loyal' customers

In a bid to 'thank' its customers, TD Bank in Canada refilled its ATM with gifts along with cash which surprised its customers when they received it. Watch the video below and see the delightful expressions on the customers' face after receiving the surprise: 

See more .. http://post.jagran.com/viral-video-atm-dispenses-surprise-gifts-to-loyal-customers-1442222965

Source: Lifestyle News

RJio launches unlimited free wi-fi at select places in Mumbai

Devotees visiting Lalbaug Cha Raja, Andheri Cha Raja and Sahyadri Cha Raja pandals during 11-day long festival will be able to access high speed wi-fi internet services through their mobile devices, the company said in a statement.
  
"This year, we are privileged to join the festivities by offering 'Jionet' high speed wi-fi Internet service...as we want visiting devotees to sample the digital ecosystem we are building consisting of high speed data networks," Reliance Jio spokesperson said.
  
The users' feedback on the overall experience and network will be used to improve the services further as Jio gets ready for its formal launch, it added. http://post.jagran.com/rjio-launches-unlimited-free-wifi-at-select-places-in-mumbai-1442388526

Source: Tech News

Skoda launches Octavia 'anniversary edition' at Rs 15.75 lakh

"The Octavia Anniversary Edition comes with 'smartlink connectivity' for the first time in the Indian market," Skoda Auto India said in a statement.
  
The vehicle also comes with some additional features like rear view camera, keyless entry and engine start stop, rear side airbags and gearshift controls on the steering wheel, it added.
  
The company has also introduced two rear side airbags in the Octavia range and the sedan will now have a total of eight airbags, Skoda Auto said. http://post.jagran.com/skoda-launches-octavia-anniversary-edition-at-rs-1575-lakh-1442292698

   

Source:Automobile News

FTII row: Protesters detained outside I&B Ministry in Delhi

Students from FTII, Pune, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia squatted on the road outside Shastri Bhavan here which houses the I&B Ministry and were forcibly removed by the police which claimed that they had not taken prior permission for the demonstration.

12 students were detained. "They had no prior permission to stage any sort of demonstration. The detention has been done considering law and order issues," a senior police officer said. http://post.jagran.com/ftii-row-protesters-detained-outside-ib-ministry-in-delhi-1442316860

Source: India News

Which one is more lethal weapon? Hydrogen or nuclear bomb

Here, we bring some highlights of hydrogen and nuclear bombs.

1. The first hydrogen bomb  was dropped by an American B52 jet bomber on  Namu Island in the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific in 1952. The second exploded by Russia (then the USSR) in 1953 , later Great Britain, France, and China have also exploded.  Nuclear weapons  were made by the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada collaborated during 1930s. http://post.jagran.com/which-one-is-more-lethal-weapon-hydrogen-or-nuclear-bomb-1442308724

Source: World News 

HC upholds mobile internet ban decision during Gujarat quota stir

A two-judge bench of acting Chief Justice Jayant Patel and Justice N V Anjaria rejecting the petition said that the decision of the state government was 'just and proper.' The HC order came after the state government's reply in which it said the mobile internet was banned to stop rumours being spread.

The Gujarat government had banned mobile internet services from August 25 night for almost a week as the Patel quota stir turned violent. Ahmedabad resident Gaurav Vyas had in the PIL demanded the court's intervention to declare the ban on mobile internet as illegal and to fix responsibility of the people concerned. http://post.jagran.com/hc-upholds-mobile-internet-ban-decision-during-gujarat-quota-stir-1442317839

Source: State News

Market discounts rate cut hopes, Sensex plunges 151 points

Sentiment took a hit largely on a weak trend at other Asian markets, with the Shanghai Composite index breaking below the symbolic 3,000-mark, which contributed to the fall. Investors were also worried over a crackdown on illegal trading, brokers said.

Meanwhile, government data which came out after trading hours on Monday showed retail inflation fell to a new low of 3.66 per cent in August. Even WPI inflation eased further to (-)4.95 per cent in August. The data raised expectations that the Reserve Bank of India would cut interest rates for the fourth time this year at its policy review due on September 29. http://post.jagran.com/market-discounts-rate-cut-hopes-sensex-plunges-151-points-1442290928

Source: Business New

Mourinho faces scrutiny after Chelsea's poor start to season

Only four months ago, he was lifting the Premier League title at Stamford Bridge for the third time as Chelsea cruised to its fourth championship, eight points ahead of runner-up Manchester City.

Now, the Blues already trail Manuel Pellegrini's side by 11 after Saturday's 3-1 loss to Everton. It was their third loss of the season, equaling the number from the whole of the last campaign.

Chelsea looked unfit, uninspired and stagnant against Everton, which relentlessly carved up the defending champions. Mourinho, so often a figure of charisma and swagger, was restless and riled, something which is fast becoming a familiar sight. http://post.jagran.com/mourinho-faces-scrutiny-after-chelseas-poor-start-to-season-1442313721

Source: Sports News

In pics: Meet the highly educated stars of Bollywood

Often people believe that amid glamour and fame, popular Bollywood stars failed to give required attention to education in their life.  But it's time to break this myth as we bring to you some highly educated Bollywood celebrities who always took education seriously and did wonders http://post.jagran.com/in-pics-meet-the-highly-educated-stars-of-bollywood-1442291425

 

Source:  Entertainment News

Scientists observe evolution in real time!

In research with a population of guppies, the scientists observed male colour patterns impacting their ability to make babies and survive longer. Working in a river in Trinidad, the researchers determined which male guppies would contribute more offspring to the population as well as which would live longer and which would have a shorter lifespan.

"We are detailing how evolution happens," said David Reznick, professor of biology at University of California, Riverside."Usually people look at evolution as change over time but they do not know the details of how it changes," Reznick noted. http://post.jagran.com/scientists-observe-evolution-in-real-time-1442316739

Source:Lifestyle News

Now, a pay-per use smart study app

The minimum price per day has been set by the company at Rs.75. According to the company, the app adopts a unique three pronged approach of "learn", "practice" and "test" which focuses on making learning engaging through digital learning solutions which include rich multimedia and animations to make learning easy and effective.

"These learning solutions cover entire CBSE and ICSE board and offer various study options to students like 'Quick Study' and 'Just a Minute' which present a synopsis of the entire lesson in a single view. Lessons are explained in a manner which moves from simple to complex level of understanding for senior  students and adopts a game based pedagogy for junior students," it said.

The app also offers high order thinking skills, virtual lab experiments,  solved board papers, formative discussions, chapter wise questions and answers  along with multiple-choice questions to let students assess themselves. http://post.jagran.com/now-a-payper-use-smart-study-app-1442293230

Source: Tech News

Bihar leaders welcome announcement of Assembly polls

"We welcome the poll announcement by the Election Commission. We are ready for it," Nitish Kumar said. Nitish Kumar, who held a closed door meeting with his party leaders and workers here, said the EC's decision to deploy central para-military forces at all poll booths across the state for free and fair elections was a positive one.

"The EC should deploy adequate number of para military forces for conducting peaceful free and fair polls," Nitish Kumar added. "We are already in election mood and are now happy that finally the poll dates are announced," Lalu Prasad stated. Lalu added the grand alliance had already finalised seat sharing and announced name of Nitish Kumar as the Chief Ministerial candidate.

Sushil Modi said the EC should ensure free and fair polls. "We welcome the poll announcement but the EC should make adequate arrangement for peaceful and fair polls," he stated. Sushil Modi said BJP-led NDA camp is upbeat and confident to defeat the grand alliance of JD-U,RJD and Congress. http://post.jagran.com/bihar-leaders-welcome-announcement-of-assembly-polls-1441799733

Source: Latest News from Bihar News

Gold remains weak on sluggish demand; silver recovers

However, silver recovered by Rs 130 to Rs 35,330 per kg on scattered buying by industrial units and coin makers.
  
Bullion traders said easing demand from jewellers and retailers at prevailing levels mainly kept pressure on gold prices. They said, however, firm global trend where gold gained on weakness in the dollar, capped the fall.
  
Globally, gold climbed 0.4 percent to USD 1,125.48 an ounce and silver rose 0.1 percent to USD 14.80 an ounce after advancing 2 percent yesterday in Singapore. http://post.jagran.com/gold-remains-weak-on-sluggish-demand-silver-recovers-1441794692

Source: Business News

Novak Djokovic to face Cilic for US Open final spot

 

The top seed and 2011 champion, playing in his 26th consecutive quarter-final at the majors, claimed his 55th match win in New York. Djokovic, this year's Australian Open and Wimbledon champion, also enjoyed his fifth win in five meetings against Lopez and will take a staggering 13-0 career record over defending champion Marin Cilic into their Friday semi-final.

Cilic reached the semi-finals with a 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 win over France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Djokovic had been pushed to four sets by Lopez's Spanish compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut in the previous round.

But the 33-year-old Lopez, playing in his first US Open quarter-final after 55 consecutive Grand Slam appearances, was shellshocked in the first set. http://post.jagran.com/novak-djokovic-to-face-cilic-for-us-open-final-spot-1441795824 

Source: Sports News 

Birthday special: Six best on-screen avatars of Akshay Kumar

Sangharsh

The actor who attracts the maximum audience love starred in psychological drama  film 'Sangharsh'. Akshay's character of  Professor Aman Varma was one his best on-screen avatars. The movie was appreciated by the critics and cinelovers,



Hera Pheri

How can one forget the hilarious avatar of Akshay as 'Raju' in filmmaker Priyadarshan's cult comedy series 'Hera Pheri'. With the perfect comic timing and brilliant on-screen chemistry with Paresh Rawal and Sunil Shetty did wonders at the box office.

Holiday

Leaving his comedy avatar behind and switching over to real action, Akshay came out in flying colors in  A R Murugadoss, 'Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty'. The versatile actor played the character of an army officer in the action thriller film was truly commendable. http://post.jagran.com/birthday-special-six-best-onscreen-avatars-of-akshay-kumar-1441800980

Source: Entertainment News 

Whale vomit set to fetch 7,000 pounds at auction

The chunk of ambergris - a waxy rock-like substance that can prolong the scent of perfume - was found washed-up on the shore at Anglesey, north Wales, earlier this year.

The ambergris, that measures 8 inches by 6 inches and weighs 1.1 kg, could have been floating in the sea for decades before it came ashore.

Ambergris is produced in the intestines of sperm whales to protect them from the sharp beaks of squid which they eat and is passed as vomit.

The substance is used in the perfumery industry and has sold for thousands of pounds privately before.

"Our vendor was out walking his dog when it ran over to this object and wouldn't leave it alone," said Chris Surfleet, senior valuer and auctioneer. http://post.jagran.com/whale-vomit-set-to-fetch-7000-pounds-at-auction-1441790648

Source: Lifestyle News

Sony Xperia M5 smartphone launched at Rs 37,990

The water-proof Xperia M5 packs a 21.5 megapixel rear camera that can capture videos in 4K resolution (4096 x 2160). It has a 13 megapixel front camera which also comes with integrated autofocus and full high-definition video recording. http://post.jagran.com/sony-xperia-m5-smartphone-launched-at-rs37990-1441800229

Source: Tech News

President Pranab Mukherjee turns professor, says teaching must get respect from society

 

President Mukherjee greeted teachers on Teachers' Day, saying "Teaching as a profession must receive respect and recognition from society". "I express my gratitude to all teachers, across the length and breadth of our country. I extend my greetings and felicitation and wish them every success in their noble endeavours," Mukherjee said in a statement.

Appreciating the role of teachers, the President said, "Teaching as a profession must receive respect and recognition from society." “Teachers must be made to feel that their contribution and devotion to students is appreciated. We must have an environment that fosters creativity and recognizes merit amongst teachers,” he said. http://post.jagran.com/president-pranab-mukherjee-turns-professor-says-teaching-must-get-respect-from-society-1441351534

Source:Latest News from India News

Britain to accept more Syrian refugees: PM David Cameron

 

Cameron, who is currently in Lisbon for talks with his Portuguese counterpart Pedro Passos Coelho, said more details would be set out next week following talks with organisations working in the region.

He may not be able to put a specific number on how many refugees the government is willing to take, but it is expected the government will make a statement on Monday when parliament returns after the summer recess, as media reported.

People selected to come to Britain are likely to be drawn from the UN Refugee Agency camps on the border of Syria and not from the French port town of Calais or other locations near the country.

Cameron reiterated that, since there are reportedly two million Syrian refugees in the Middle East, the ultimate answer does not lie in taking refugees but in finding a political solution within Syria. http://post.jagran.com/britain-to-accept-more-syrian-refugees-pm-david-cameron-1441366747

Source:Latest News from World News 

Former Secretary HC Gupta, four others granted bail in coal block allocation case

 

Special CBI Judge Bharat Parashar granted the relief to Gupta, serving public servant KS Kropha, who was a former Joint Director in the Ministry of Coal, Vishwas Sawakhande, earlier Director in the Directorate of Geology and Mining in Maharashtra government and directors of accused firm Grace Industries Ltd -- Mukesh Gupta and Seema Gupta.
  
The court enlarged them on bail on a personal bond of Rs one lakh each with one surety of the like amount.
  
"Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case coupled with the submissions made, I am of the considered opinion that interest of justice will be met if the accused are granted bail on a personal bond of Rs one lakh each with one surety fo the like amount," the judge said. http://post.jagran.com/former-secretary-hc-gupta-four-others-granted-bail-in-coal-block-allocation-case-1441360571

Source:Latest News from State News 

Air India connects Bengaluru with Mysuru

 

Karnataka Tourism Minister R.V.Deshpande, who flagged off the maiden flight at the Kempe Gowda international airport, said the service fulfils a long-standing need of passengers of Mysuru region, who can fly to many destinations across the country and overseas, with connecting flights from Bengaluru. http://post.jagran.com/air-india-connects-bengaluru-with-mysuru-1441368148

Source:Latest News  from Business News

Konta beats heat in US Open record match

 

Instead, the 24-year-old qualifier battled through oppressive heat and humidity for three hours and 23 minutes in a historic 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (4/7), 6-2 triumph over Wimbledon runner-up Garbine Muguruza, the ninth seed from Spain.

"It's a horrible situation to be in," Konta said. "It was definitely hot out there. I'm already a sweater so I was really perspiring. I dealt with it the best I could. I was hydrating. I was nibbling on a banana."

"I'm very tired but it's a good tired because it shows that I left everything out there. I'm just happy I was able to come away with a win."

The marathon match lasted seven minutes longer than the old mark set in 2011 when Samantha Stosur defeated Nadia Petrova on her way to the title. "I noticed after the first set it was incredibly long, but then after I had a couple glances on the clock, I'm like, 'OK, we have been here for a while,'" Konta said. http://post.jagran.com/konta-beats-heat-in-us-open-record-match-1441359765

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Meet the child actors who won National Award for their incredible performances!

 

At the age when generally children learn the basics of art and drama, these kids share their name with veterans by winning the prestigious National Awards. The National Film Award for Best Child Artist in Hindi movie was first bestowed to famous Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor for the movie  'Mera Naam Joker' in 1970. See more : http://post.jagran.com/meet-the-child-actors-who-won-national-award-for-their-incredible-performances-1441357918

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