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Quora User Asks if India Needs Bullet Train, Gets Reply From Railway Minister Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal, who has maintained an active presence on social media platforms such as Twitter and Quora, gave a spirited, 884-word defence of the MAHSR, popularly known as the ‘Bullet Train’.
Climate Change Imperils One in Four Natural Heritage Sites
The ecosystems most threatened by global warming are coral reefs which bleach as oceans heat up, and glaciers which melt.
Tribal Justice Awaits Returning Iraqis Who Joined Islamic State
No pardons are possible among tribes which have agreed among themselves to treat with the utmost severity those members who became jihadists.
PM Invites ASEAN Countries to Ramp up Investment in India
Addressing the ASEAN Business Forum, the prime minister said India's 'Act East policy' puts the 10-member bloc at the centre of the country s engagement adding that most sectors of the Indian economy were made open for foreign investment.
Government Cut GST Rates to Avoid Drubbing in Gujarat Polls: Shiv Sena
Questioning the timing, the Sena asked the Central government why it decided to “bow down” now. “These people are experts in gaining political mileage and publicity out of any issue,” it said in the party mouthpiece ‘Saamana’.
Man Overheard Talking About 'Happy Bomb' on Board Jet Airways Flight, Detained
A Jet Airways worker overheard Clince Varghese from Thrissur district saying he had a "happy bomb". The ground staff told the supervisory officers who in turn informed the CISF and the domestic terminal manager, he said.
European Union Readies Sanctions on Venezuela, Approves Arms Embargo
Anxious not to push Caracas any closer to economic and political collapse as authorities there begin debt restructuring talks, EU governments held back from targeting any individuals.
Why Women Should Watch Out For COPD, a Form of Chronic Bronchitis Caused by Smoking
Smoking between five and 10 cigarettes per day is a risk factor for COPD in women.
Dinosaur-Era Shark With 300 Teeth Still Swims the Ocean. Here's Proof
The 80-million year-old shark was caught off the Algarve coast in Portugal recently, by a group of European Union researchers from a depth of 701 metres off the sea.
Strong Quake Hits Costa Rica, No Reports of Major Damage
Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis said authorities were gathering information and asked residents to remain calm and to be prepared for any possible aftershocks.
Air Pollution Linked to Osteoporosis-related Bone Fractures
Exposure to high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the atmosphere could accelerate bone density loss and increase the risk of fracture.
Gay Chinese Tourists Flock to Thailand For Fun, Acceptance
China has the world's third-largest "pink market" after Europe and the United States.
Vodafone, Idea to Sell Their Tower Businesses in India to ATC For Rs 7,850 Crore
The standalone tower businesses of Vodafone and Idea comprise a combined portfolio of nearly 20,000 towers.
Sridevi Hosts a Birthday Bash for Husband Boney Kapoor With Daughters Jhanvi, Khushi; Manish Malhotra, Shabana Azmi Join In
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, ace designer Manish Malhotra, music maestro A.R. Rahman and filmmaker Gauri Shinde were present at the celebrations held at Sridevi's Chennai residence.
CAIT Threatens to Move Court Against Infosys on GSTN Glitches
In a statement, CAIT said GST portal has brought much harassment and mental agony to traders by its non-smooth functioning and has proved a major roadblock in success of a good taxation system like GST.
Bahraini Shia Opposition Leader Who 'Spied' for Qatar to Stand Trial
Sheikh Ali Salman will be tried alongside two of his colleagues, Hassan Sultan and Ali Mehdi, from November 27 after they were charged earlier this month of espionage.