Opinion, Reporters diary, 30th Jan 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 30 Jan 2017

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Protesters hurl stones at security forces in Surat on Sunday. (Photo: PTI/File)

Calf's severed head found in Surat, mob pelts stones at cops, indulge in arson

Police had to lob 20 teargas shells and also baton-charge the anti-social elements to bring the situation under control, said an official.

30 Jan 2017 3:40 PM

The sensors on the phone include Fingerprint, Accelerator, Proximity, Gyro, and Ambient light sensor. It will be available in Space Grey & Champagne Gold color variant.

Swipe unveils ELITE Power with 4000mAh battery for just Rs 6,999

Swipe ELITE Power will be available online exclusively on Flipkart.com from 31stJanuary 2017.

30 Jan 2017 3:38 PM

Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. (Photo: PIB Twitter/File)

Rajghat facelift: LED lamp posts, CCTV cams, new inscriptions

A small slab, bearing words of the Mahatma, has been installed at the foot of each lamp, to 'guide the visitors'.

30 Jan 2017 3:36 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Parliament should function despite differences: PM

Modi spoke to the opposition on the eve of the Budget at an all-party meeting, after the Winter session was called off over demonetisation.

30 Jan 2017 3:28 PM

A breath test could be used as a non-invasive, first-line test to reduce the number of unnecessary endoscopies (Photo: AFP)

Oesophageal cancer can be detected by new breath test

At present the only way to diagnose oesophageal cancer or stomach cancer is with endoscopy.

30 Jan 2017 3:25 PM

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Manmohan Singh helped Mallya get bank loans: BJP

Mallya was first granted a loan despite his company being declared a non-profiting asset.

30 Jan 2017 3:24 PM

The group of analysts has estimated that the pair would command a combined revenue market share of 43 per cent.

Vodafone confirms merger talks with India's Idea

A merger between Vodafone India and the Mumbai-based Idea Cellular would turn India's multi-billion dollar telecommunications.

30 Jan 2017 3:23 PM

A screengrab from the video posted on Twitter.

Watch: Yami faces tough choice between Salman and Hrithik in Kaabil dubmash video

The actress made a cute dubsmash video with both the superstars on ‘Kaabil’ title track.

30 Jan 2017 3:23 PM

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. (Photo: PTI/File)

I am sure Netaji will campaign, SP-Cong alliance would ensure UP win: Akhilesh

Voicing displeasure over the alliance between SP and Congress, Mulayam Singh Yadav said he would not campaign for it in the assembly polls.

30 Jan 2017 3:20 PM

Varanasi: FIR against RPF inspector for raping woman

He claimed to be a sub-inspector in RPF and posted in Asansol, allegedly raped her after promising to provide her a job, police said.

30 Jan 2017 3:03 PM

A protester waves a US flag as another holds a sign that reads "Let Them In" during a march and rally to oppose President Donald Trump's executive order barring people from certain Muslim nations from entering the United States in Seattle. (Photo: AP)

Green card holders exempted from travel ban: US

The administration issued contradictory messages in the wake of Trump's decree over the status of green card holders.

30 Jan 2017 2:52 PM

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena’s Uddhav Thackeray. (Photo: PTI)

Struggling for space, MNS knocks at Sena's door

MNS's former legislator had gone to Sena chief's residence and handed over a letter containing the party's proposal.

30 Jan 2017 2:48 PM

Union Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh

Note ban will bring positive economic changes: Steel Minister

Singh also said that with cash back in circulation, the initial hardships faced by people have been eased.

30 Jan 2017 2:47 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis speaking during a rally ahead of Municipal elections. (Photo: AP)

Don't need 'goons' to win election: Sena slams Fadnavis

The remarks from the bickering ally came after Fadnavis hit out at it at a BJP rally in Mumbai, close on the heels of the Sena

30 Jan 2017 2:42 PM

The accused began abusing a 9-year-old boy at furry parties he hosted at his home in 2009, police said. (Photo: Representational Image)

UK: Man dresses in animal costumes, rapes minor boy for years

Police charged the accused with rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child and unlawful contact with a minor.

30 Jan 2017 2:39 PM

Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya. (Photo: PTI)

Service Tax Dept to auction Mallya's aircraft

EMD for Indian bidders has been kept at Rs 50 lakh while it will be USD 75,000 for foreign players.

30 Jan 2017 2:35 PM

NCP president Sharad Pawar. (Photo: Shripad Naik/File)

NCP will never support BJP and compromise on secularism: Pawar

Speculation was rife that it could look at NCP to fill the crucial gap ahead of civic polls in Mumbai and other places in Maharashtra.

30 Jan 2017 2:28 PM

A still from the play Shahira Ke Naam. (Photo: Facebook | Lakshya)

Delhi: 'Bra', 'panty' gets Kamala Nehru College theatre team in trouble

‘Isne meri bra utha ke unki balcony mein phenk di and uspe shayari bhi likh di’- was one of the lines that allegedly got the group barred..

30 Jan 2017 2:28 PM

CIL arm Bharat Coking Coal Ltd this month increased the prices of coking coal by about 20 per cent.

SAIL in negotiation with CIL over coking coal price

SAIL is worried over domestic coking coal price hike effected by state-owned CIL.

30 Jan 2017 2:22 PM

The all-share deal that could help the groups counter the fierce competition in the market.

Vodafone,Idea hold talks over Indian merger

The merger would involve Idea issuing new shares to Vodafone and would result in Vodafone deconsolidating Vodafone India.

30 Jan 2017 2:12 PM

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