Opinion, Reporters diary, 3rd Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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The self-described nationalist, who was arrested last Wednesday, told investigators he wanted to kill Macron at the July 14 national day parade in Paris, a source close to the investigation said. (Photo: AP)

Man arrested, charged for plotting French President Macron’s assassination

A source close to the investigation said that the accused also wanted to attack ‘Muslims, Jews, blacks, homosexuals’.

03 Jul 2017 4:21 PM

The law also makes these social media companies to publish a report every six months, clarifying the number of complaints and the way they have dealt with it.

Law puts social media under scanner in Germany

The latest law requires social media giants to flag off offensive content within seven days of posting.

03 Jul 2017 4:21 PM

She also advised his parents to re-educate him (Photo: Facebook)

Man sends penis pics to woman, she forwards them to his mother

A lot of women have to deal with the problem of random strangers sending them pictures of their penis on Facebook.

03 Jul 2017 4:20 PM

Designed to minimize setup steps required, the ONE Connect app guides users on copying existing configuration to a newly added device and automatically prioritizes network traffic to deliver the best user experience for each connected user.

Zyxel enables whole-home Wi-Fi coverage with ONE Connect solution

Users will be able to extend wired or wireless signals through walls, across floors or in a large area.

03 Jul 2017 4:16 PM

Company sold a total of 4,44,713 units, up 4 per cent, from 4,27,222 in the same month last year.

HMSI effects price cut of up to Rs 5,500 after GST switch

Honda is passing on the GST benefit applicable in most of the states to our valued customers.

03 Jul 2017 4:15 PM

All India Institute of Medical Sciences. (Photo: File)

Delhi: AIIMS to adopt 50 physically challenged old-age people

These senior citizens would be adopted from various old age homes and the society as per their health and access to health care facilities.

03 Jul 2017 4:06 PM

More than 460 people have been killed since the battle for Marawi began on May 23, including 82 members of the security forces and 44 civilians. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Unarmed, with little protection, Filipino ‘suicide squad’ saves people from ISIS

Fishermen, farmers, students, and small business owners, mostly from Marawi, are among those who have volunteered for rescue missions.

03 Jul 2017 4:04 PM

Both of these features are live in the latest WhatsApp beta version. (Representational image)

WhatsApp’s new features aimed to improve user experience

The chatting platform has made it easier for users to find emojis and apply text fonts.

03 Jul 2017 4:01 PM

Videcon is a major player in consumer electronics segment.

Impact of GST on consumer electronics sector

Videocon along with Assocham has undertaken to hold GST Summit across 200 cities in India.

03 Jul 2017 3:39 PM

Reportedly, Arundhuti Roy termed her words in the article as "nasty" Reportedly, Roy termed her words in the article as "nasty", the court observed "Calling the government and police as being 'afraid' of the applicant, 'abductor' and 'thief', and the magistrate from a 'small town', demonstrate the surly, rude and boorish attitude of the author in a most tolerant country like India (Photo: File | PTI)

Breather for Arundhati Roy as SC stays criminal contempt proceedings against her

Bombay HC in 2015 issued criminal contempt notice against Roy for writing on arrest and rejection of bail of Delhi University professor.

03 Jul 2017 3:38 PM

The American bulldog that was left abandoned by owner was later taken away by RSPCA (Photo: Facebook)

Woman rescues abandoned dog

21-year-old climbs fence and breaks-in to save suffering and hungry pooch

03 Jul 2017 3:36 PM

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang (Photo: YouTube)

China dismisses Jaitley's 1962 war remarks, asks India to respect Sikkim treaty

China accused Indian troops of transgressing into the Doklam area of the Sikkim sector, which it claims as a part of its territory.

03 Jul 2017 3:21 PM

Outstanding stock of currency in circulation, which hovered around 12 per cent of GDP during 2011-12 to 2015-16, declined to 8.8 per cent during 2016-17.

Digital payments rose 55 per cent in FY'17: Watal

Overall digital payments recorded a compounded average annual growth rate of 28 per cent from 2011-12 to 2015-16.

03 Jul 2017 3:13 PM

Madras HC had directed TN govt to waive off all agricultural loans taking cognizance of their 23-day protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. (Photo: DC)

SC stays Madras HC's order to waive Tamil Nadu farmers' loan

Madurai bench of Madras HC had also ordered cooperative societies, banks to waive off loans of farmers.

03 Jul 2017 3:12 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also asked the young officers to recall their life upto the day of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) results, the challenges they faced and how they grew with opportunities. (Representational Image)

Fill administrative system with energy of ‘New India’: Modi to IAS officers

PM Modi said the countries that have achieved independence after India faced greater resource constraints than India.

03 Jul 2017 2:59 PM

Kori Doty. (Photo: Facebook / Kori Doty)

Parent fights to have baby's gender marked ‘unknown’

A Canadian baby's gender could be the world's first to marked unknown.

03 Jul 2017 2:59 PM

Jason Holder spearheaded the West Indian bowling attack with a five-wicket haul. (Photo: AP)

Here’s why Virat Kohli and Co lost 4th ODI vs WI despite Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni 50s

West Indies snatched a thrilling 11-run victory to keep the 5-match series alive.

03 Jul 2017 2:56 PM

Delhi HC issues notice to Saket malls on fire safety

According to the plea, Saket malls have failed to fulfill their obligations of complying with various statutory laws and compromised safety.

03 Jul 2017 2:54 PM

Kapur earned top rankings in the semifinal and final rounds of the tournament of champions before earning the championship trophy, the West Des Moines community schools reported. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian-American student wins prestigious orator contest in US

J J Kapur composed his own persuasive speech titled 'Let's Dance' focused on his experiences as a Sikh-American youth.

03 Jul 2017 2:50 PM

India did not bat to their potential, according to Bangar (Photo: AP)

West Indies vs India, 4th ODI: Sanjay Bangar blames batsmen for loss

The batting coach, however, stood in support of MS Dhoni and Jadeja who received severe criticism.

03 Jul 2017 2:45 PM

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