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Punjab Kings' Kagiso Rabada dismissed Gujarat Titans' Wriddhiman Saha as the Kings are facing the Shubman Gill-led team. A wicketkeeper batsman, Saha, managed to score 11 runs from 13 balls before Rabada dismissed him for the fourth time in the IPL. It was the final ball of the third over, when Rabada bowled a good length ball, pitching on off stump and Wriddhiman Saha playing within his crease, attempts to whip the delivery over mid-wicket.

Solar Eclipse is on its way this April and will be visible across the United States but there's some bad news as well. According to New York Post, traffic congestion is expected which will have a significant impact across almost 30 interstates. Travelers who will be planning on visits to these regions need to plan due to the traffic congestion scheduled to happen when the solar eclipse arrives. Leave early if you want to reach your destination within the stipulated time.

SpiceJet has resumed its flight operations to Pakyong airport in Sikkim from Kolkata and Delhi, the airline said on Thursday. The Delhi-Pakyong route will be operational five days a week, while the Kolkata-Pakyong flight will operate daily, it said. The airline said in a statement that it has also launched non-stop flights between Hyderabad and Ayodhya from Tuesday. «We are happy to enhance connectivity to Ayodhya and Pakyong ahead of the forthcoming peak travel season. With an expanding fleet, we are poised to launch new routes and reinstate services on key ones,» the statement quoted Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer, SpiceJet, as saying.

Hotel bookings are up across the nation for travel to the line of totality for the solar eclipse.

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Personal loans are loans that are not secured by collateral, such as a car or house. This makes them versatile for a variety of purposes, including travel. The following are some factors to consider before taking out a personal loan for travel:

Gold prices rise for fourth straight session, silver surges to two-year high On Monday, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Customs Department stopped 36 passengers at Lucknow's airport, travelling from Sharjah. During the frisking, the customs officials seized cigarettes worth over ₹3 crore and cash worth ₹23.90 lakh. Besides, six passengers said they also had gold with them.

Anna Morris and PDO Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy Eric Van Nostrand are travelling to New Delhi and Mumbai from April 2-5 to meet with government and private sector counterparts, the Treasury said in a statement on Wednesday. «They will discuss key bilateral issues, including cooperation on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, other illicit finance issues, and continued implementation of the price cap, which seeks to further limit the profits Russia receives to fund its illegal invasion while promoting stable global energy markets,» it said. Following Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the G7 nations, the European Union, and Australia jointly implemented a price cap. This cap prohibits the utilisation of Western maritime services, including insurance, flagging, and transportation, for tankers transporting Russian oil priced at or above USD 60 per barrel.

India women's team will travel to Bangladesh for a five-match T20I series. Sylhet will host all the matches. This will be India's second tour of Bangladesh in the last two years. Last year, the 'Women in Blue' played three 20-over matches against Bangladesh and Harmanpreet Kaur's side won the series 2-1. The upcoming T20I series will kick off India's preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The women's 20-over World Cup will kick off in September-October and will be played in Bangladesh.

regional airline, has partnered with IBS Software to power its commercial operations. FLY91 aims to provide an air alternative to road and rail travel across underserved routes in India. IBS Software has created a reservation experience designed to deliver a simple, efficient and cost-effective experience, to attract and retain customers, a press release from the company said on Wednesday. «By implementing IBS Software's modern omni-channel iFly Res commerce platform, FLY91 will not only create a compelling user experience powered by the platform's rich set of APIs and flexible rules engine, but also deliver dynamic pricing. „These real-time dynamic and personalised pricing capabilities are a vital tool in delivering the most cost-effective fares and ensuring pricing is competitive with alternative modes of transport,“ IBS Software said in the release.

NEW DELHI : The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a plea that sought directives for the Centre to implement measures ensuring the confidentiality of personal data collected by international travel companies during ticket bookings. The plea raised concerns about the potential misuse of Indian citizens' data, including Aadhaar and passport details, by three foreign-owned corporations: MakeMyTrip, GoIbibo, and SkyScanner.

Rahul Gandhi will file his nomination papers in Wayanad for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024 today on April 3. The Congress leader will also hold a roadshow in the constituency that he won in 2019 Lok Sabha elections with a margin of over four lakh votes. Rahul will arrive by helicopter at Muppainad village, and will travel by road till Kalpetta, the Congress party said.

«It was always a long row,» said Piet De Staercke of the line to go through passport screening. He, his wife and two sons were visiting Washington and Chicago. «We were a bit scared. But now with the app, it's amazing.» As travel continues to boom following pandemic-related slumps, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expanding the use of technology like the Mobile Passport Control app the De Staercke family used in an effort to process the ever-growing number of passengers traveling internationally. And with events like a rare solar eclipse, the Olympics in Paris, and summer holidays still driving international travel, those numbers don't look set to drop any time soon.

cruise passengers were left stranded at a port in West Africa after the vessel didn’t allow them to board due to lateness.Six American and two Australian tourists were supposed to be on a dream vacation, but it quickly turned into a nightmare when they arrived back at port from a private tour to find the boat had already closed its doors and denied them entry.The group had embarked on a private excursion on March 27 on the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe and were expected to be back for the all-aboard time of 3 p.m. The tour operator had called ahead in an attempt to let the cruise captain know they would be late.Despite help from the local Coast Guard, they were denied entry to the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship.Affected passengers Jay and Jill Campbell told ABC affiliate WPDE the incident happened during their first week of a three-week voyage with Norwegian Cruise Line.

Israel-Hamas war has led to destruction of infrastructure worth $18.5 billion On Monday, an Israeli military strike resulted in the tragic deaths of seven aid workers from the non-profit organisation World Central Kitchen as they were delivering food to starving civilians in Gaza. The workers were traveling in two armoured cars marked with the charity's logo and another vehicle.

Disney's Descendants franchise is expanding with the introduction of fresh faces in the upcoming installment, 'Descendants: The Rise of Red.' A teaser released on Tuesday offers a glimpse into the new characters, promising an exciting addition to the beloved series. The movie is set to premiere on Disney+ on July 12. Teaser

Gujarat found himself on an unexpected adventure recently after getting locked inside the Vande Bharat Express train. He had been helping his wife with her luggage when the automated doors closed before he could exit. The hilarious incident was shared by the man's daughter, Kosha, on social media. Her mother was travelling from Vadodara to Mumbai with two large bags. Her father, like many husbands, helped her load the luggage onto the train and get settled in her seat. Just as he was about to step off, the automatic doors began beeping and then closed, trapping him inside the moving train. Despite his attempts to get the attention of the Ticket Collector and plead for the train to stop, it was too late and the train had already picked up speed.

Indian Railways. A month after a viral video of passengers travelling in an overcrowded Lucknow train, another video clip showcasing the mayhem of overcrowded Indian Railways is going viral on social media.

Bombay High Court on Tuesday sought to know from the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under which circular or provision it could downgrade a lookout circular issued against a woman being investigated in a 2019 fraud case. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Manjusha Deshpande was hearing a petition filed by one Shikha Kapadia, who was seeking to quash an LOC issued against her in September 2019 after the SFIO launched a probe against her and her employer company. Advocate S K Halwasia, appearing for the SFIO, informed the court that the authority was downgrading the LOC issued against Kapadia. «We are downgrading the LOC to an extent where she (Kapadia) does not have to seek permission whenever she needs to travel. The immigration officers will inform the SFIO every time she travels,» Halwasia said.

Cafe de Mukteshwar emerged as the top choice, offering an unparalleled dining experience that captivates visitors with its excellence in every aspect. The detailed analysis below aims to guide visitors and locals alike to the best cafes in Mukteshwar. RankingBest Cafe In MukteshwarCustomer Rating (based on Google Reviews)#1Cafe De Mukteshwar5/5#2iHeart Cafe Himalayas4.4/5#3Cafe Chandi Mati4.1/5 Mukteshwar, a serene hill station nestled in the Kumauni region of Uttarakhand, is not only known for its breathtaking natural beauty but also for its charming cafes.

Similarly, the match between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals, initially slated for April 16, 2024, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, has been pushed back to April 17, 2024. This decision arose due to concerns raised by local police regarding their inability to provide adequate security on April 17, coinciding with Ram Navami celebrations and the upcoming general elections. Kolkata Police had communicated this in a letter to CAB president Snehasish Ganguly.