Opinion, Reporters diary, 4th Jun 2018, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 04 Jun 2018

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Veere Di Wedding weekend BO collection: Kareena-Sonam starrer rakes in Rs 36.52 crore

The Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor production has broken the myth that the film with four female actors do not fetch good numbers.

04 Jun 2018 1:25 PM

Militants have carried out a series of grenade attacks on security forces and politicians since last week. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

16 people, including 4 policemen injured in grenade attack in J&K's Shopian

Police said the area has been cordoned off and searches started to nab the attackers.

04 Jun 2018 1:19 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Irregular sleep could lead to low cognitive performance

Researchers at University of Pennsylvania conducted the study.

04 Jun 2018 1:18 PM

Ranveer Singh going through tough time as his grandmother passes away

It is sad day for Ranveer Singh as his dear grandmother, who was as important to him as oxygen, breathed her last.

04 Jun 2018 1:12 PM

The Supreme Court did not specify a date for next hearing and said that it would hear the matter after vacation.(Photo: File)

SC refuses urgent hearing to families of those killed in anti-Sterlite protests

The PIL seeks direction to allow a doctor of their choice in board to be formed to conduct post-mortem of remaining 6 deceased.

04 Jun 2018 1:04 PM

Lifestyle-related cancers have increased over past decade

Lifestyle-related cancers saw a universal increase from 2006 to 2016.

04 Jun 2018 12:55 PM

Suresh Prabhu on Sunday said that average airfares dropped by 18 per cent in 2017, while the number of passengers flown by the domestic carriers recorded a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19 per cent in FY18 over FY14.

Average airfares declined by 18 per cent in 2017, says Prabhu

Modi government had launched the slogan 'Saaf Niyat, Sahi Vikas' on its fourth anniversary on May 26.

04 Jun 2018 12:42 PM

For 2018-19, the airline has been allocated Rs 650 crore in view of its now failed disinvestment plan.

Air India seeks restoration of equity infusion from govt

The loss-making carrier has already received more than Rs 26,000 crore under the bailout package.

04 Jun 2018 12:34 PM

The body of the girl was found lying in a drain nearby her home on Sunday. (Photo: Representational | File)

Body of 5-yr-old girl strangled, throat slit found in drain in Haryana

Police has not ruled out sexual assault and have detained 3-4 people and was questioning them.

04 Jun 2018 12:29 PM

JD(U) general secretary Pavan Varma said, ‘Kumar is the face of the NDA in Bihar and that is why he is the chief minister.’ (Photo: File/PTI)

Nitish Kumar is face of NDA in Bihar: JD(U)'s message to BJP

The JD(U) core committee met in Patna on Sunday ahead of a meeting of the NDA scheduled later this week.

04 Jun 2018 12:16 PM

Airlines would make nearly USD 40 billion this year as passenger demand is expected to grow 7 per cent and cargo by 4 per cent.

India flouting global laws by taxing international air tickets: IATA

Airlines flew over four billion passengers in 2017 while more than 60 million tonnes of cargo was delivered by air.

04 Jun 2018 12:14 PM

A press release by Tata Memorial Hospital said Rupali Kalkundre was found unconscious in her room at the hospital and could not be revived despite attempts. (Representational Image)

31-yr-old Mumbai doctor kills self by injecting medicines

An anesthesiologist with Tata Memorial Hospital, Rupali Kalkundre, was under treatment for depression for the last few years.

04 Jun 2018 11:51 AM

It all started between Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas at MET Gala 2016. (Photo: AP)

No PDA in real, but new couple Priyanka, Nick show it on Instagram; here's proof

The two stars’ comments on each other's posts on Instagram are the latest hint to the brewing affair.

04 Jun 2018 11:49 AM

Humans could be cause of cancer in wild animals: Study

Even something such as artificial light and light pollution are negatively affecting wild animals.

04 Jun 2018 11:49 AM

J M Barrie's creation may never age but this year marks the 65th anniversary of the Disney movie. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Peter Pan' at 65: boy who wouldn't grow up comes of age

The story is a poignant reminder that youth doesn't last forever, it is steeped in "a child's imagination and where it can take us".

04 Jun 2018 11:39 AM

Silk White OnePlus 6 making its way to India on June 5

The latest colourway from OnePlus will hit Indian markets on June 5 via Amazon.

04 Jun 2018 11:24 AM

Shakespeare in trouble: Dutch fret about English on campus

Expatriates graduating in English at Dutch universities are often tempted to remain in the Netherlands which has a flourishing economy.

04 Jun 2018 11:21 AM

Maruti had stated that 43 per cent of all Celerios are equipped with AMT whereas the Ignis and Dzire with the two-pedal technology account for 28 per cent and 17 per cent.

Maruti’s AMT technology clocks 3 lakh sales

The carmaker has crossed the 3 lakh cumulative sale mark for cars equipped with Auto Gear Shift (AGS) tech.

04 Jun 2018 10:59 AM

'The North appears to have brought in new figures... as the previous officials lacked flexibility in thinking,' the source said. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea 'military reshuffle' raises eyebrows in Seoul

Trump is due to meet with Kim Jong Un on June 12 in Singapore with Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal high on the agenda.

04 Jun 2018 10:56 AM

Older Amazonian forests help regulate global climate

Tropical rainforests play a critical role in regulating the global climate system.

04 Jun 2018 10:54 AM

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