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Centre bans govt officials from using red beacons from May 1	The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to ban the use of red beacons on the vehicles of government officials, starting May 1. The order allows red beacons on vehicles belonging to the fire service, police, army and ambulances, to ensure easier passage through traffic. Notably, UP and Punjab governments had also passed similar orders recently.
Malaysia Airlines world's 1st to satellite-track its flights	Malaysia Airlines will become the world's first airline to track its flights with the help of satellites by 2018. This will enable the airline to track its flights minute-by-minute, anywhere in the world including over the polar regions and the most remote oceans. No new avionics or modifications are needed for aircraft to be tracked by the satellites.
What has Vijay Mallya been accused of?	Vijay Mallya, who was granted bail within hours of his arrest in London on Tuesday, faces several cases where his companies defaulted on loans worth â¹9,000 crore. This includes a complaint by IDBI Bank, wherein Mallya was charged with fraud for unpaid dues of â¹950 crore. Mallya was also barred from securities market for alleged fund diversions from United Spirits.
US once nuked beers to see if they are still safe to drink	The US government once exploded atomic bombs near beverages to check if they were still safe to consume after nuclear exposure. In 1956, two bombs were exploded with beer bottles at various distances from ground zero, nearest being 320 metres at a test site in Nevada. Immediate results revealed that although the beverages tasted "off", they were safe to drink.
How was the name for India's first satellite decided?	The name for India's first satellite 'Aryabhata' was chosen by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi who was suggested three names. The satellite was named after the 5th century Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata. Other suggestions were 'Maitri' and 'Jawahar'. Notably, the satellite was launched 42 years ago on Wednesday.
Charles Darwin did not coin phrase 'survival of the fittest'	English naturalist Charles Darwin who is associated with the term 'survival of the fittest', did not actually coin the term. He used the phrase in reference to natural selection in the fifth edition of 'On the Origin of Species' (1869). The phrase was however adopted from philosopher Herbert Spencer who used it in his writings, after reading Darwin's previous works.
Maria Sharapova signed first deal with Nike when she was 11	Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova signed her first deal with sportswear brand Nike when she was 11 years old. She became Russia's first female Wimbledon champion when she won her first Grand Slam title at the age of 17, in 2004. Notably, Sharapova's 30th birthday was celebrated on Wednesday.
Modi conspired against Advani: Lalu on Babri Masjid case	As the Supreme Court allowed restoration of conspiracy charges against BJP leader LK Advani in Babri Masjid case, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav alleged PM Narendra Modi has conspired against Advani. "There were rumours that Advani would become President. The CBI is in PM's hands and it said in the court the case against Advani should take place," he added.
Daughter performs mother's last rites in Uttar Pradesh	A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal performed the last rites of her mother after her brother reportedly shunned his duty as that of a son. According to neighbours, there was a conflict in their family due to which the woman's brother threw their mother out of his home. Following this episode, the woman looked after her mother on her own.
Heatwave claims five lives in Andhra Pradesh	The heatwave conditions in Andhra Pradesh claimed lives of five people in Chittoor and Nellore districts in the last 36 hours. While four of the deceased were aged above 50, the remaining one was 46 years old. Even as some places in the state recorded rainfall, the weather department said that heatwave conditions are likely to continue.
Only 1 Indian extradited from UK since treaty signed in 1992	Ever since India and the UK signed the Extradition Treaty in 1992, only one Indian has been extradited from Britain. The Indians, based in the UK, but wanted by India include Lalit Modi, Tiger Hanif, Nadeem Saifi, Ravi Sankaran and Vijay Mallya. However, only Samirbhai Vinubhai Patel, who was wanted in a case related to 2002 Gujarat riots, was extradited.
The sword stands ready: US to North Korea	US Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday warned North Korea that the US "shield stands guard and the sword stands ready" against any use of conventional or nuclear weapons. Adding that the United States of America will always seek peace, Pence said that the US will give an overwhelming and effective response if North Korea tests its resolve.
'Black Jesus' kills 3 in California, shouts Allahu Akbar	An African-American gunman nicknamed 'Black Jesus' killed three white men on Tuesday in California and shouted "Allahu Akbar" (God is great) while being apprehended by the police, according to reports. The gunman hates white people and wanted to kill as many people as possible after an arrest warrant was issued against him for a murder last week, the police said.
Book reveals Clinton congratulated Trump after election	According to the book titled 'Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign', Hillary Clinton phoned her presidential election opponent Donald Trump to say "congratulations, Donald" after her loss. She added, "I'll be supportive of the country's success, and your success as president". Clinton also called former President Barack Obama and apologised to him for the loss, the book revealed.
Brazilian police try to invade parliament during protest	Around 500 Brazilian federal police officers on Tuesday tried to invade the parliament to protest against a pension reform bill that sets the minimum retirement age for civil servants at 65. The bill requires workers to contribute for 49 years to claim full pension benefits. Notably, Brazil has an average retirement age of 54 and a generous social security system.
US state of Maryland gets 'no means no' rape law	US state of Maryland's Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday signed the 'no means no' bill into law, eliminating the requirement for the victims of sexual crimes to prove that they tried to physically resist their assailants. Previously, the victims had to prove that their resistance was overcome by "force, or the threat of force", according to Maryland Criminal Law.
Picture of Barack Obama photographing Michelle goes viral	A photo of former United States President Barack Obama taking a picture of his wife Michelle on a luxury yacht, while on vacation, has gone viral on social media. Twitter users started calling him "Instagram Husband" after the picture emerged. The two were aboard the Rising Son, where they were joined by Oprah Winfrey and Tom Hanks, among others.
US has been a very welcoming market for us, says TCS CEO	Tata Consultancy Services' CEO Rajesh Gopinathan said US has been a "very welcoming market" for the company and has provided it with a fair, open, and competitive environment. Gopinathan further said TCS has competed and won against the best. Commenting on the issue of H-1B visas, he said the discourse is currently driven by emotions rather than economy.
Rajinikanth wishes Sachin Tendulkar for his upcoming biopic	Actor Rajinikanth took to Twitter to wish former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar for his upcoming biopic 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams'. "Dear Sachin. My best wishes for the success of Sachin: A Billion Dreams. God bless," Rajinikanth tweeted. Responding to this, Tendulkar wrote, "Thank you Thalaiva. Hope you enjoy this in Tamil." The biopic is scheduled to release on May 26.
Bear dropped from helicopter to lessen load: Report	A helicopter dropped an Asiatic black bear to lessen its load because the pilot feared the helicopter would crash into a cliff in Thailand, reports said on Wednesday. The bear, which died, was being transported to a national park. An official said necessary permissions were not obtained, and its death was caused by human error and an unauthorised flight plan.
eSports to be a medal event at the 2022 Asian Games	eSports will be an official medal sport at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced on Monday. The council has also introduced eSports as a demonstration sport at 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. The Asian Games, which are recognised by the IOC, are called the second largest multi-sport event after Olympics.
Pleasure to open innings with you: Gayle to Kohli	Following their 122-run stand for the first wicket in RCB's 21-run win over the Gujarat Lions, Chris Gayle stated that it is his pleasure to open the innings alongside Indian captain Virat Kohli. Kohli, who was interviewing Gayle after the match, said that it was also his pleasure to open the innings alongside Gayle.
Bhogle not included in commentary panel for Champions Trophy	Commentator Harsha Bhogle was not named in the list of commentators for the ICC Champions Trophy, set to be held in England in June. A total of 15 commentators, including debutants Ricky Ponting, Brendon McCullum, Graeme Smith and Kumar Sangakkara, will cover the 18-day tournament. Sanjay Manjrekar, Sourav Ganguly, Shane Warne and Ramiz Raja are also included in the team.
Mummies discovered in 3,500-year-old Egyptian tomb	Eight mummies and ten colourful sarcophagi (stone coffins) were discovered during the excavation of the 3,500-year-old Draa Abul Nagaa necropolis in Luxor, Egyptian Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Enany announced on Tuesday. Over 1,000 funerary statues, as well as patterned and coloured pots, were also discovered. The 18th Dynasty tomb belonged to a nobleman who worked as a judge.
Slime of frogs found in South India kills flu virus: Study	A component of the skin mucus secreted by frogs found in South India can kill H1 influenza viruses, India and US-based researchers have discovered. Frogs' skins secrete peptides that defend them against bacteria, researchers said, adding that frogs are immune to flu viruses from humans. The findings could be used to make antiviral drugs against a future pandemic, researchers said.
Bengaluru schools conduct entrance test for Class 1 seats	Despite a ban on screening tests for admissions under the Right to Education Act, several Bengaluru schools allegedly conducted entrance tests for nursery and Class 1. Authorities have issued notices to the schools after receiving complaints from the parents regarding the issue. It is just to test the basic knowledge of kids, and there is no interview, a principal said.
44 killed as bus falls into Tons river in Himachal Pradesh	As many as 44 people were killed after a private bus fell into Tons river in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. The bus, which was on its way to Tuini in Uttarakhand, was carrying over 50 passengers. While the rescue team has reached the spot, a team of doctors is on its way to the site.
42 years since launch of India's first satellite 'Aryabhata'	India's first satellite 'Aryabhata' was launched on April 19, 1975, by a Russian rocket. The 360-kg indigenous satellite cost around â¹3 crore to make and spent 17 years in Earth's orbit. Named after the 5th-century Indian astronomer and mathematician Aryabhata, the satellite was built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to conduct experiments in X-ray astronomy and solar physics.
Poster of Salman Khan's upcoming film 'Tubelight' unveiled	The first poster of Salman Khan's upcoming film 'Tubelight' has been released. The film is set in the backdrop of the 1962 Sino-Indian war. "Kya tumhe yakeen hai ? Agar tumhe yakeen hai then 'Back his Back'," wrote Salman while sharing the poster. Directed by Kabir Khan and also starring Chinese actress Zhu Zhu, 'Tubelight' will release on June 23.
Facebook is not just for the 'high end': Mark Zuckerberg	In what is being considered a jibe at Snapchat, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday said, "We do innovation to serve everyone in the community, not just the high end". He added, "I worry more and think more about what our community actually wants". Zuckerberg's statement comes amid Snapchat CEO facing backlash for allegedly calling India a "poor" country.
Raj Governor Kalyan Singh excluded from Babri Masjid trial	The Supreme Court, while restoring conspiracy charges against BJP leaders LK Advani, Uma Bharti and others, excluded party leader Kalyan Singh from the trial. "Since Kalyan Singh enjoys Constitutional immunity as Rajasthan Governor, he can be tried only after he ceases to hold office," the apex court stated. Meanwhile, Congress has demanded Kalyan Singh's resignation.
Cabinet clears EC's proposal to buy paper trail EVMs	The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the Election Commission's proposal to procure new Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) equipped EVMs. The EC reportedly requires â¹3,174 crore to buy 16 lakh VVPAT machines to conduct the 2019 polls. The new machines show the result to voters for seven seconds on a paper slip which is then recorded for verification later.
A toilet was used as data centre for India's 1st satellite	A toilet in Bangalore (now Bengaluru) was converted into a data receiving centre for India's first satellite, Aryabhata. The toilet was used as infrastructure was not available, as revealed by former Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), UR Rao. The 26-sided satellite, weighing 360 kilograms, was launched 42 years ago, on April 19, 1975.
Man climbs 30-feet Ghaziabad hoarding to win back ex-fiancÃ©e	A 21-year-old climbed a 30-foot-high unipole in Ghaziabad in an attempt to win back his former fiancÃ©e, the police said. Several policemen tied the man, Harun, to a rope to avoid injuries and kicked him so he released the advertisement grills. Following this, the man lost his grip on the unipole and fell on a tarpaulin arranged by locals.
Let's not give it a religious tinge: Sunil on Sonu's tweet	Comedian Sunil Grover, while supporting singer Sonu Nigam on his tweet about the use of loudspeakers in temples, mosques and gurudwaras, has asked people not to give it a "religious tinge". Sonu Nigam had tweeted on Monday that he is not a Muslim and still has to be woken up by the Azaan in the morning.
Facebook launches new virtual reality app 'Facebook Spaces'	Facebook on Tuesday launched the beta version of a social virtual reality app called 'Facebook Spaces' that lets users hang out with friends in an interactive virtual environment. It allows to draw, watch 360Â° videos, make video calls on Messenger and take selfies in the virtual environment. Currently launched on Oculus, the app will soon launch on other VR platforms.
Plan to build 4-seater hydrogen-powered flying car unveiled	Metro Skyway, a subsidiary of Israeli company Urban Aeronautics, has unveiled a plan to build a four-seater hydrogen-powered flying car called 'CityHawk' by 2022. The flying car will initially run on jet fuel, but will eventually transition to liquid hydrogen. The flying car will be designed to take-off and land vertically.
Cong leader Maken breaks down on learning Lovely joined BJP	Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) President Ajay Maken on Tuesday broke down during a discussion on a TV news channel, as he was informed that former Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely has joined BJP. Maken said that he was hurt by Lovely's decision of joining BJP. Besides Lovely, ex-Congress MLA Amrish Gautam has also joined BJP.
Reinstate sati pratha before banning triple talaq: Azam Khan	Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Wednesday suggested that Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath must reinstate 'sati pratha', where widows were burned with their husband's pyre, before banning triple talaq. "Who is stopping him to legislate laws on triple talaq? But first, tell me which Muslim opposed 'sati pratha'? 'Sati pratha' is a part of the Hindu culture," he asserted.
Video: Astronaut captures thunderstorm, aurora from space	French astronaut Thomas Pesquet shared a time-lapse video shot from the International Space Station (ISS), showing the aurora borealis and a thunderstorm over California on the horizon. The 39-year-old astronaut has been living aboard the ISS since he was sent into orbit in November 2016 as part of the Expedition 50 and is due to return to Earth in May.
Delhi Metro to get 'driverless' trains in June	The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to get its first 'driverless' trains on tracks between Noida and Kalkaji in June this year. These trains will run only on two metro lines â Pink (Mukundpur-Shiv Vihar) and Magenta (Botanical Garden-Janakpuri West) â and cannot be integrated with the other existing lines. Trials on these lines started last year.
SC orders clubbing of two trials in Babri Masjid case	The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the clubbing of two trials in the Babri Masjid demolition case. Notably, the case involving unnamed 'karsevaks' is being heard in a Lucknow court, while the second case related to the BJP leaders was being heard in a Raebareli court until now. Both the matters will now be heard in the Lucknow court.
Octopus seen riding on dolphin in Australia	An Australian tour agency has shared pictures of a dolphin repeatedly jumping out of the water in an effort to dislodge an octopus seen riding on it. Photographed by Jodie Lowe, the dolphin only managed to get rid of the octopus by eating it. The Facebook post said, "When your food decides to play with you!"
N Korean nuke site images show volleyball games: US experts	American experts forecasting a North Korean nuclear test on Tuesday said volleyball games were underway at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site in North Korea, according to the latest satellite images. An expert said the site could be in "a standby mode" or the games were meant to confuse observers as North Korean officials know Punggye-ri is under constant observation.
Jet Airways Indian pilots allege 'step-motherly' treatment	Jet Airways is treating Indian pilots in a "step-motherly" manner compared to their expat counterparts, pilots body National Aviators Guild claimed. Demanding swift action against alleged racist approach of expat pilots, the NAG called for disallowing them in the cockpit. The group's statement follows it asking members not to fly with expats after a foreign pilot allegedly assaulted a trainer.
Depp's ex-wife Amber planning to marry Elon Musk: Reports	According to reports, actor Johnny Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard is planning to marry her boyfriend Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla. "Amber and Elon are... very serious about each other. She would love to get married... They are making plans for that," Amber's father was quoted as saying. Amber Heard and Johnny Depp officially divorced in January this year.
You look like Chhota Bheem: KRK to Mohanlal	Self-styled critic Kamaal R Khan took a dig at Malayalam actor Mohanlal, who is set to play the role of 'Bheem' in 'The Mahabharata'. Responding to this, fans of the actor slammed him on Twitter. "Who are you to comment on Mohanlal and his acting talent? Have you ever received five National Awards like him?" read a comment.
Youth stabbed to death over cricket ball hitting woman	Kiran Kumar, a 20-year-old from Vijayawada, was reportedly stabbed to death on Tuesday after he hit a woman with a ball while playing cricket at a local ground. The woman and her son picked a quarrel with Kiran after the ball hit her. Kiran apologised to the woman but her son stabbed him in the chest and ran away.
Japanese castle to host guests as lord and lady for 1 night	A Japanese guesthouse company is holding a contest to offer a couple a night as the lord and lady of Hirado Castle in Hirado city, Nagasaki Prefecture. Around 30 student volunteers dressed in full armour will greet the winning couple, while city officials dressed as ninjas will guard them. A historically accurate dinner made from local ingredients will be served.
Pilot feeds babies to help mother travelling alone on flight	A Finnair pilot helped feed the babies of a mother who was travelling alone. Tom Nystrom, who was travelling as a passenger, saw the mother struggling to take care of her four children. A flight attendant captioned the picture, "Naturally one cannot travel with two babies on one's lap, so... wonderful Tom took the task of being the extra-lap."
60 rare fish trapped off Mumbai coast since August 2016	Marine biologists have claimed that 60 endangered fish have been caught along Mumbai's coastline since August 2016. Fishermen have been venturing out deeper into the sea beyond permissible limits and accidentally catching rare species like sawfish, tiger shark, sting rays, said the experts. However, it is observed that the fish don't attract buyers as people are unsure of their value.
Advani, Uma to face conspiracy charges in Babri Masjid case	The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that BJP leaders LK Advani, Uma Bharti, Murli Manohar Joshi and others will face conspiracy charges in the Babri Masjid demolition case. The top court further ordered no adjournment would be given under normal circumstances and no judge, hearing the case, would be transferred. It has set a 2-year deadline to complete the trial.
Trump signs 'Buy American, Hire American' executive order	US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to propose changes to the H-1B visa process to prevent its misuse. The existing visa programme undercuts American workers by bringing in cheaper foreign labour, officials said. The order also seeks changes in government procurement practices to increase the purchase of American products in federal contracts.
Apple, Coca-Cola, Airtel ads found to be misleading	Apple showing iPhone 7 as an iPhone 7 Plus is among 143 advertisements dubbed misleading by regulator ASCI, which also pulled up Coca-Cola and Airtel for such campaigns. ASCI pulled up Coca-Cola over a Thums Up campaign, saying it encourages dangerous practices and disregards safety. A total of 191 complaints were received against Nivea, Amul, and Standard Chartered among others.
Samsung Galaxy S8 owners complain of 'red tint' on screen	Numerous users of Samsung's latest flagship phone, Galaxy S8, have taken to social media to complain about an unusual 'red tint' on the phone's screen. While Samsung will launch the device worldwide later this month, it has begun shipping it to South Korean consumers who pre-ordered the phone. Samsung says the red tint can be fixed through phone's screen settings.
Hindi may be made compulsory till Class 10 in CBSE schools	President Pranab Mukherjee has given his approval to a Parliamentary panel's recommendation to make Hindi compulsory till Class 10 in CBSE-affiliated schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas. Further, the Centre has been instructed to form a policy along with the states over the matter. However, the Human Resource Development Ministry is yet to take a call to make Hindi compulsory.
Victimised by some people, don't know who they are: TVF CEO	The Viral Fever (TVF) CEO Arunabh Kumar, who is accused of sexual harassment by several women, has said that he is being victimised by some people, but he doesn't know who they are. The 34-year-old received anticipatory bail on Monday after an FIR was registered against him in Mumbai. He has been interrogated eight times since the case was registered.
â¹10 lakh reward for shaving Sonu's head: Maulvi issues fatwa	A Maulvi has issued a fatwa against singer Sonu Nigam over his remarks on 'Azaan' and has promised â¹10 lakh reward to anyone who'll shave the latter's head. Reacting to it Nigam tweeted, "Isn't this Gundagardi". "Today at 2pm Aalim will come to my place, and shave my head. Keep your 10 lakhs ready Maulavi (sic)," Sonu tweeted.n
Ronaldo first player to score 100 goals in Champions League	Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo became the first-ever player to score 100 goals in the UEFA Champions League, after bagging a match-winning hat-trick against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Earlier, the 32-year-old Portuguese had also become the first player to register 100 goals in European club competitions, netting two goals against the German opponents in their quarter-final tie's first leg.
Nobody will be fired over man dragged off plane: United CEO	United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz on Tuesday said no one will be fired over the incident of a 69-year-old passenger being dragged off an overbooked flight. Munoz said, "It was a system failure across various areas. There was never a consideration for firing an employee." He added that the board of United Continental Holdings was supporting him.
Sheila Dikshit criticises Maken over leaders quitting Cong	Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday criticised Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Maken after ex-Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely joined the BJP. "The Delhi Congress chief is not able to reach out to leaders as needed, that is also a reason for people leaving the party," she said. No member had quit when I was in-charge, Dikshit added.
Yogi Adityanath govt renames Agra, Gorakhpur airports	The Yogi Adityanath-led government on Tuesday renamed the Agra and Gorakhpur airports in the Cabinet meet. While Gorakhpur airport is renamed as Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport after the founder of the Nath monastic movement, Agra airport is named after RSS ideologue Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay. Furthermore, the Department of Disabled Welfare will now be called Divyang Jan Vikas Empowerment.
Paytm may raise $1.5 billion from SoftBank, buy FreeCharge	Vijay Shekhar Sharma-led digital wallet, Paytm, is reportedly in talks with Snapdeal's largest investor SoftBank to raise up to $1.5 billion funding at a valuation of $7-9 billion. The fund infusion, one of the largest investments by a single investor in an Indian startup, would make SoftBank one of Paytm's largest shareholders. Paytm may also buy Snapdeal-owned recharge platform FreeCharge.
BigBasket and Grofers have begun merger talks: Reports	On-demand grocery delivery startup BigBasket has begun merger talks with smaller rival Grofers, according to reports. Grofers' existing investor SoftBank is said to participate in a $60-100 million funding round in the merged entity, the reports added. BigBasket is hoping for a valuation of at least $700-800 million, while Grofers could be valued at $150-200 million.
NASA's probe captures detailed images of Mars' surface	NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has captured several high-resolution images of Mars' surface that includes impact craters, colourful hills, sand dunes and layered deposits among others. The $720-million spacecraft was launched in August 2005 and attained Martian orbit in March 2006. MRO hosts scientific instruments like cameras, spectrometers, and radar to explore the planet's landforms.
Internet services suspended in Kashmir amid violence	Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Tuesday suspended 3G and 4G internet services in Kashmir until further notice over the relentless violence being witnessed in the region. However, broadband internet was not blocked. As per reports, fresh incidents of violence were reported in the Valley as college students clashed with security forces over alleged police brutality in a Pulwama college.
Govt must be fined for allowing Art of Living fest: Sri Sri	Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Tuesday said the Centre, Delhi government, and the National Green Tribunal should be fined for allowing his foundation to organise the World Culture Festival on Yamuna floodplains in March 2016. "If the Yamuna was so fragile... they should have stopped the World Culture Festival," Sri Sri added.
China renames 6 places in Arunachal on its official map	After criticising India over Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh earlier in April, China has renamed six places in the Indian state in standard Chinese on its official map. "China didn't previously have official names for some South Tibet (Arunachal Pradesh) areas, but now China has a better understanding and recognition of the geography," stated a Chinese media report.
Tamil Nadu farmers protest while crawling on Delhi streets	In protest against the Centre's alleged inaction following a drought in Tamil Nadu, farmers from the state have resorted to crawling on streets in Delhi. They stuffed hay in their mouths and one of the farmers said, "All our crop has failed and we have to resort to eating what we feed our livestock." Earlier, the farmers protested wearing sarees.
Need good height, skin tone to be entrepreneur: Raj textbook	The Rajasthan government in its school textbooks has listed out "good height" and "good complexion" as two of the many qualities required to become an entrepreneur. A Skills Development chapter outlines physical attributes such as "Uttam swasthya, prabhavshali vyaktitva, acchi unchai, sundar rang (perfect health, impressive personality, good height, beautiful complexion)."
Girl makes 'Why you should date me' PPT for crush	Twitter user Lizzy Fenton has created a 'Why you should date me' PPT for her crush. Featuring slides titled "I am financially stable" and "My boobs exhibit steady growth over time," the PPT says dating Fenton would be like dating three girlfriends because of her diverse hairstyles. However, her crush replied saying, "This is very nice. Please stop contacting me."
Twitter users react to old picture of actress Hema Malini	Reacting to an old picture of actress Hema Malini, a user tweeted, "My face when I'm typing LOL ROFL LMAO." Another tweet read, "Me during a Maths lecture." Meanwhile, another user tweeted, "Monday morning Colleague: How was your weekend? I had so much fun blah blah blah... Me:"
Ronaldo hat-trick puts Real Madrid in 7th straight CL semis	Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid reach Champions League semi-finals for the seventh straight year, after claiming a 6-3 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Coming into the match with a 2-1 lead from the first leg, Real finished regulation time losing 1-2, but scored three goals in extra time to claim victory.
Video: Brendon McCullum's hat denies him Gayle's catch	Gujarat Lions' Brendon McCullum pulled off a mid-air catch near the long-off boundary off the batting of Chris Gayle but he was denied the catch as the replays showed his hat flicking the boundary cushion. McCullum had successfully taken the catch inside the boundary rope but failed to stop his hat touch the rope on the follow-up.
Gayle, Kohli fifties power RCB to 21-run victory over GL	Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday defeated Gujarat Lions by 21 runs to win their first match in four games in IPL. Batting first, RCB were powered to 213/2, IPL 10's highest score, driven by captain Virat Kohli's 64(50) and Chris Gayle's 77(38). In reply, Gujarat Lions were restricted to 192/7 with RCB leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal ending with figures of 3/31.
Three arrested in Goa for betting on IPL match	Three men were arrested from a resort in Goa's Anjuna beach village on Tuesday for accepting bets during the Monday's IPL match between DD and KKR. The police also seized â¹15,270 in cash, two laptops, 11 mobile phones and an LED TV. The accused have been arrested under sections of the IPC and the Goa Prevention of Gambling Act.
Singing clock to come up at England railway station	A Â£2 million (â¹16.5 crore) singing clock will be installed at a planned high-speed railway station in Birmingham, England. The work of Birmingham Big Art Project-winner Susan Philipsz, Station Clock will play over 1,000 voices in differing combinations hourly. The 12 tones of the musical scales, from A to G sharp, will replace the digits one to 12.
High-salt diet decreases thirst, increases hunger: Study	High-salt intake leads to water conservation in the body leading to decreased thirst, according to a US-based study. On increasing dietary salt from 6 to 12 grams a day, test subjects were observed to drink less water, researchers said. The study also found that body's excretion of dietary salt for saving water causes energy loss, thereby, increasing hunger.
AIADMK distances itself from party head Sasikala, her family	Tamil Nadu's ruling party AIADMK has decided to distance itself from jailed party chief Sasikala Natarajan and her family, including her nephew and party Deputy General Secretary TTV Dinakaran, State Minister D Jayakumar has said. This comes amid reports that the party's two factions led by Sasikala and former CM O Panneerselvam were in talks for a merger.
Uttarakhand govt limits liquor sales to only 6 hrs everyday	Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Tuesday issued an order mandating that liquor shops in the state will be opened only between 3 PM to 9 PM. Earlier, Rawat said he would adopt a more inclusive approach to stop people from consuming liquor as the outcome of banning alcohol in several states has not been positive so far.
Gayle-Kohli become 1st to register 10 century stands in T20s	Following their 122-run stand against Gujarat Lions on Tuesday, Royal Challengers Bangalore openers Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle became the first pair to register ten century partnerships in T20 cricket. The duo achieved the feat batting together for the 60th time in the format. The highest partnership the pair achieved was an unbeaten 204-run stand against Delhi Daredevils in 2012.
Prices for 700 medicines fixed to ensure affordability: Modi	PM Narendra Modi on Monday said the Centre has fixed prices for as many as 700 medicines to ensure that poor people can afford it. "This will break the monopoly of big medicine outlets," Modi said. "I wish no one requires hospitalisation, but if the need arises, may he be cured completely" and not visit a hospital again, he added.
Former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP	Former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with Delhi Youth Congress president Amit Malik ahead of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections. BJP President Amit Shah along with Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari formally welcomed Lovely to the party. According to reports, Lovely was upset over ticket distribution.
Respect for National Flag, Anthem non-negotiable: Govt to SC	The Centre has told the Supreme Court that respect for the National Anthem and the National Flag was "non-negotiable". Further, the Union government said it was unfortunate that someone had to approach the court for ensuring due respect to the National Flag and the National Anthem. However, the most unfortunate thing is that some sections oppose it, the Centre added.
Accident insurance for all in 18-70 yr age group in Haryana	The Haryana government has decided to provide accidental death and disability insurance of up to â¹2 lakh for all the state's residents aged between 18 and 70. The insurance would be provided under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana scheme for which the premium would be reimbursed by the Haryana government.
13 ISIS fighters from India killed in US MOAB strike: Report	Thirteen suspected Islamic State fighters from India were among the 96 militants killed when the US military dropped its most powerful non-nuclear bomb 'MOAB' in Afghanistan, according to a report. However, security sources in Delhi refused to confirm that any Indian was killed in the attack. Reportedly, at least two dozen Indians have joined the ISIS in Afghanistan.
Woman shot dead inside a police station in Uttar Pradesh	A woman was reportedly shot dead inside a police station following an alleged land dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri on Monday. As per reports, policemen failed to stop the shooter from firing at the woman inside the police station. The accused tried to escape but was caught and beaten up by locals before being arrested.
Jharkhand students take out BJP's funeral march in protest	Tribal students in Jharkhand took out a 'funeral procession' of the BJP state government on Tuesday and accused it of saffronising higher education and 'killing' democracy to please the RSS. This comes after an uproar for over a month after the state government renamed a college in Ranchi after Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
Illegal wildlife trade threatens 30% natural heritage sites	Illegal poaching, logging, fishing and trafficking of rare animal species threaten nearly 30% of natural and mixed World Heritage sites, according to a report by conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Overexploitation and trafficking of the endangered species can lead to their extinction and risk the well-being of communities which depend on them, WWF warned.
UK PM Theresa May calls for early elections on June 8	British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday said that she will present a motion in UK Parliament's House of Commons tomorrow for an early general election to be held on June 8. The motion will require a two-thirds majority to pass. She made the announcement immediately after a meeting with the Cabinet to ensure stability during Brexit negotiations.
Government assessing how to bring Vijay Mallya back	The government is assessing how to bring liquor baron Vijay Mallya back to India and start judicial proceedings against him, Union Minister Santosh Gangwar said. The government will "leave no stone unturned" to bring to justice anyone indulging in financial irregularities, he stated. Mallya, who was arrested in London on Tuesday, was granted bail within three hours of his arrest.
IMF trims India's growth forecast to 7.2% due to note ban	The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday trimmed India's annual growth forecast by 0.4 percentage points to 7.2% for 2017, citing the impact of demonetisation. This is primarily because of the temporary negative consumption shock induced by cash shortages and payment disruptions, IMF said. Further, world economy is pegged to grow at 3.5% in 2017, IMF stated.
I'd sing in trains and get money in college days: Ayushmann	Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has revealed that during his college days, he and his friends used to sing in trains. He added, "Passengers used to give us money...We used to earn so much that we managed to sponsor our Goa trip from it!" Notably, Ayushmann sang the song 'Pani Da Rang' for his Bollywood debut film 'Vicky Donor'.
When I came on screen, people knew I'll create problem: Prem	Veteran actor Prem Chopra said that whenever he appeared on screen in films, people knew he would create problems. In an earlier interview, Prem revealed that men would hide their wives when they saw him in real-life, as they thought he was vicious like his characters. Chopra is known for playing negative roles in films like 'Bobby', 'Souten', among others.
I came to Mumbai to become Rajesh Khanna: Tom Alter	Actor Tom Alter has said he came to Mumbai to become an actor like Rajesh Khanna. He added, "I didn't come to act on stage. Theatre isn't secondary, but my passion lies in films." Alter, who also performs in plays and has appeared on television, is known for his films like 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi', 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili', among others.
Life ban imposed on Sreesanth to stay, says BCCI	Pacer S Sreesanth on Sunday received a letter from the BCCI, which stated that the board is very particular in ensuring that discipline is maintained and reiterated that the life ban imposed on him will stay. This comes after Sreesanth filed a review petition seeking the lifting of the ban in view of him being exonerated by a Delhi court.
India win 11 medals at US Open Karate Championship	India won a total of 11 medals, including three gold, two silver, and six bronze, at the recently-concluded US Open Karate Championship in Las Vegas. Sensei Yashpal Singh Kalsi, Abhishek Sengupta, Rantej Singh, Harcharan Singh Chowhan and Shaifali Agarwal were part of the five-member Indian team. The prestigious annual Karate event saw the participation of 2,374 players from 42 countries.
Pat Cummins is once in a generation bowler, says Brett Lee	Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has said Pat Cummins is "once in a generation" bowler and his return has boosted Australia's pace attack. "What Cummins can bring is pace, aggression, control and anything between that...you have got to harness that amazing talent," added Lee. Notably, Cummins returned to the Australian side this year after a gap of over five years.
Suresh Raina becomes second Indian to play 250 T20s	Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina became the second Indian to feature in 250 T20s, achieving the feat against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday. The only other Indian to have played 250-plus T20s is Rising Pune Supergiant's MS Dhoni (253). Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, with 241 T20s, has played the third-most T20s by an Indian.
Video: Gayle celebrates his 50 with 'salt bae' celebration	Chris Gayle, who became the first batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket on Tuesday, celebrated his fifty against Gujarat Lions by doing a 'salt bae' celebration. Gayle smashed a six off Shivil Kaushik's ball to score his first fifty of IPL 2017 and went down on his knees before doing the viral salt sprinkling gesture on his bat.

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