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Sleep duration, variation impact weight loss

New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): If you are trying to lose weight then watch your sleep pattern. Short sleep duration and a high sleep variability blunt weight loss, finds a study. The study was published in the 'International Journal of Obesity'. The researchers from the Human Nutrition Unit of the Rovira i Virgili University, in conjunction with other research groups involved in the Predimed-Plus study, assessed the changes in weight and adiposity, body fat, of the 1,986 individuals who took part in the study for a whole year, all of whom presented overweight, obesity and the metabolic syndrome. The patients followed an intensive intervention programme in terms of a lifestyle designed for weight loss. It was based on a low-calorie Mediterranean diet, physical activity, and behaviour therapy. The researchers observed that the individuals with highly variable sleep patterns, who did not sleep the same number of hours every night at the beginning of the study lost less weight after a follow-up

45 Foreign nationals opt for auto rickshaws for Manali-Leh trip

Mandi-Leh (HP), June 29 (ANI): A group of 45 foreign nationals from 15 countries took unique journey on treacherous Manali to Leh highway using auto rickshaws. The challenging road trip was undertaken for charity. Beautifully coloured auto rickshaws successfully completed the trip to raise funds for planting more trees and building schools.

Apple's Sir Jony Ive is stepping down to start his own firm

New Delhi, June 29 (ANI): Sir Jony Ive, the design guru behind Apple's popular products is leaving the company after nearly 30 years. In an official press release, Apple announced that Sir Jony Ive will resign as Apple's chief design officer later this year to form an independent design company, which will sign Apple among its primary clients. Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple will continue to directly work with Jony on exclusive projects. Some of Ive's noteworthy work includes the 1998 iMac, the iPhone, and the Apple Park that is in itself a design marvel shaped like a spaceship.

Leaders pose for group photo during G-20 Summit in Osaka

Osaka (Japan), June 28 (ANI): All G-20 leaders posed during a photo session at the Summit in Japan's Osaka today. Leaders of G-20 opened a high stakes summit and are expected to be one of the most fractious in years. The first session of the meeting focused on the digital economy, with concerns about privacy and security on the agenda.

Vikas Chaudhary with 13 FIRs was declared 'bad character': CM Khattar on killed Congress leader

Faridabad (Haryana), Jun 28 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said Congress spokesperson Vikas Chaudhary, who was shot dead by two unidentified men in Faridabad on Thursday, had "13 FIRs" registered against him, and has been described a 'bad character' by police. "He had 13 FIRs against him, and he had been declared a bad character, anything could be possible with such a person, it could be personal enmity. Police teams have been formed, culprits won't be spared," said Haryana CM.

Allegedly denied ambulance, pregnant woman taken to hospital on bike in Jharkhand's Latehar

Latehar (Jharkhand), Jun 28 (ANI): An unconscious 4-month pregnant woman was taken to hospital on bike after her family failed to find an ambulance. She was allegedly denied an ambulance. The incident took place in Jharkhand's Latehar. While speaking to ANI, Civil Surgeon of Latehar District, Dr S. Sharma said that the victim asked for an ambulance but didn't wait for it to arrive. "They had asked for an ambulance but didn't wait for it to reach them,brought the woman to the hospital on a motorbike. If you've called for an ambulance then you should wait for it. The woman has been referred to RIMS Ranchi."

CM Khattar's visit not linked with delay in handing over Vikas Chaudhary's body: Faridabad DCP

Faridabad (Haryana), Jun 28 (ANI): After Congress protested outside BK Hospital in Haryana's Faridabad alleging Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's visit for the delay in handing over the body of party spokesperson Vikas Chaudhary, who was shot dead by two unidentified men on Thursday, police denied the allegation, and cited unfinished formalities for the delay in handing over the body to the deceased's family. 'There are certain formalities that are yet to be completed. Once CMO completes the formalities Vikas Choudhary's body will be handed over. The delay in releasing the body has no relation with CM's visit to the area,' said Vikram Kapoor, DCP, Faridabad.

"Salute Akash ji" posters put up in MP's Indore, later removed by Municipal Corporation

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), June 28 (ANI): "Salute Akash ji" posters had been put up in parts of Indore on Friday. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Akash Vijayvargiya had attacked a Municipal Corporation officer in Indore on June 26. He was arrested in connection with the incident and sent to judicial custody till July 07. Later, Indore Municipal Corporation removed the posters.

Brahman Samaj holds protest against Ayushmann Khurrana starrer 'Article 15'

New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): Taylor Swift will be headlining the upcoming Amazon Prime Day concert on July 10, Amazon Music announced on Friday. Apart from the singer, Dua Lipa, SZA and Becky G will also be performing at the concert. The concert will exclusively be available for prime members and will also be streamed live on Amazon Prime in over 200 countries around the globe. Following this, the clips of few performances will be available on demand for a limited duration. Taylor is currently occupied with the promotions of her upcoming album 'Lover,' which is set to release on August 23 this year. The 'Love Story' singer may also perform her latest melodies 'ME!' and 'You need to calm down' in the concert.

Both countries should talk to resolve trade issues: Farooq Abdullah after Trump urges India to cut tariffs

New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, on Indian Prime Minister raised concern on terrorism in G-20 summit and relation between India and USA, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah said that Prime Minister talks about terrorism everywhere, which is a major concern. Later, he added that the President of USA Donald Trump urged India to lower the tariffs. Both the countries should talk further to resolve the issue. "He (PM Modi) talks about terrorism everywhere, there is nothing new in it but Trump has also taught us a good lesson, he told us to lower tariffs. Both of them should talk and do something about it, so that our relations with USA stay healthy."

Heavy downpour lashes Mumbai, traffic jam on Western Express Highway

Mumbai, June 28 (ANI): Mumbai has received heavy rainfall on Friday that led to water logging in Dharavi area and other areas too. As per the reports of IMD Mumbai, intense spell of rainfall likely to occur in the districts of Greater Mumbai, Thane, Palghar during next 4 hours. Meanwhile, traffic crawled on Western Express Highway due to heavy rainfall.

Watch: 8-feet-long snake pulled out of car's engine in AP

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), June 28 (ANI): An eight-feet-long snake was pulled out of a car's engine in Andhra Pradesh's Tirumala. Later, the snake was released in a nearby forest area. More details are awaited.

Narasimha Rao sidelined by Congress to keep focus on Gandhis, says grandson, demands apology

Hyderabad, June 28 (ANI): The Congress sidelined PV Narsimha Rao to keep the focus on the Nehru-Gandhi family, said his grandson on Friday and demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi for ignoring the former prime minister. Rao's grandson, NV Subhash, who is now affiliated to the BJP, claimed that Congress leaders did not pay respects to the former prime minister on his birth anniversary today. While speaking to ANI, on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao his grandson and Telangana BJP official spokesperson NV Subhash said, "After Congress's 1996 debacle, he (PV Narasimha Rao) was sidelined due to many issues, which were not concerned with his government policies. Congress party thought that if anyone apart from Gandhi-Nehru family continues then they themselves won't be noticed, so he was sidelined."

PM Narendra Modi outlines 3 major challenges at the informal meeting of BRICS leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity which not only kills innocents but also severely affects the economic development and social stability. Speaking at the informal BRICS leaders' meeting in Osaka, Modi said that there is a need to stop all the mediums of support to terrorism and racism.

BJP issues 3 line whip for its Lok Sabha MPs: Arjun Ram Meghwal

New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital today on several political issues, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three line whip for its Lok Sabha MPs. A resolution for extension of President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir and JandK Reservation Act are on the list of business today."

5 killed in bus accident on Agra-Lucknow expressway

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), June 28 (ANI): Atleast five people including one child killed in Uttar Pradesh's Agra today. The incident took place after a private bus rammed into a parked truck. The mishappening occurred on Agra-Lucknow expressway near Fatehabad on Friday.

Water scarcity: Farmers protest enters day 8 in Karnataka's Mandya

Mandya (Karnataka), June 28 (ANI): Farmers continued to protest for 8th day in Karnataka's Mandya on Friday. They protested over demand of Cauvery and Hemavati waters to canals for saving standing crops. The protest has been organised by the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS). The farmers are demanding the government to release water from the Cauvery basin to their paddy fields.

Congress workers protest outside hospital over demand of Vikash Chaudhary's body in Faridabad

Faridabad (Haryana), June 28 (ANI): Congress workers staged protest outside BK Hospital in Haryana's Faridabad on Friday. Body of Congress leader Vikash Chaudhary is kept in BK Hospital. Vikash was shot dead by a group of unknown men on Friday. While speaking to ANI, Gaurav Chaudhary, brother of the deceased said, "They are not giving us the body, how much more can they torture us, why is police deployed here? We just want to perform the last rites of our brother."

4 smugglers arrested in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), June 28 (ANI): Around four smugglers were arrested in Maharashtra's Pune on Thursday. Elephant tusks worth over Rs 3 crores were recovered from them. Police investigation is underway in this incident.

Exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces in J and K's Budgam

Budgam (J and K), June 28 (ANI): An exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces at Kralpora area in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir today. The exchange of fire started in the wee hours of Friday morning. Further details are awaited.