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April Fools’ Day: Nissan creates video playing on similar company names

Japanese car maker Nissan decided to have some fun with its brand name on April Fools’ Day, releasing a video in which its name gets mixed up with companies with similar names. In the video a Nissan staff member playing the role of a news anchor with an obviously fake moustache reports on a flying object created by Nissan and noodle maker Nissin that makes an unexpected landing at the headquarters of conglomerate Nissen.

Apr 1, 2016

Indian NIA to visit Pakistan for further probe on Pathankot attack

Pakistan's Joint Investigation Team recorded statements of 16 witnesses and took DNA reports of four militants who attacked Pathankot airbase.

Apr 1, 2016

Turkey: CCTV footage shows the moment of Diyarbakir blast

CCTV footage released by Diyarbakir police late on 31 March, showed the moment of a car bomb blast that killed seven police officers and wounded 27 people in the largest city of mainly Kurdish southeast Turkey.

Apr 1, 2016

North Korea blocks Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, South Korean media sites

The move is aimed at preventing dissemination of online information inside or outside the country.

Apr 1, 2016

Footage shows confrontation as Turkish journalists asked to leave Erdogan speech

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s staff insisted certain Turkish journalists leave the room before Erdogan’s talk at the Brookings Institution on 31 March, prompting the confrontation seen in the video. Supporters and protesters of the Erdogan regime faced off with members of his security detail outside the venue.

Apr 1, 2016

Govt hikes entry fee at 116 historical monuments

Now, citizens of India and SAARC nations visiting world heritage sites will pay Rs. 30, while other nationals would pay Rs. 500.

Apr 1, 2016

Maharashtra temple row: Govt to ensure women's fundamental rights

The court has asked the Maharashtra government to strictly implement the Act that allows entry to everyone into temples.

Apr 1, 2016

Kolkata flyover collapse becomes poll plank

Parties are trying to seek political mileage from the Thursday flyover collapse that has left 24 dead and over 80 injured.

Apr 1, 2016

Man shot while live streaming on Facebook

Man shot while live streaming on Facebook

Apr 1, 2016

Modi set to visit Saudi Arabia, seek investments [Where to watch LIVE]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to Saudi Arabia Saturday.

Apr 1, 2016

Kolkata flyover collapse: IVRCL wants 'bomb blast' possibility to be investigated

The legal head of the construction company said at a press conference Friday the flyover collapse was an "accident."

Apr 1, 2016

IAEA praises progress in global nuclear security

The world has seen a “big achievement” in barring nuclear terrorism over the past six years, said Director General of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano.

Apr 1, 2016

North Korea reacts to warning at Nuclear Security Summit with missile

South Korea's military initially suspected it was a ballistic missile, but later confirmed it was a surface-to-air missile.

Apr 1, 2016

China blocks India's bid at UN to ban JeM chief Masood Azhar in 'consultation' with Pakistan

China reportedly requested the U.N. committee to hold Masood Azhar's name from the sanctions list Thursday.

Apr 1, 2016

2 killed, 15 injured in central Somalia mosque blast

Local residents and police said it was unlikely that militants would target a mosque and thought the blast was probably an accident.

Apr 1, 2016