Opinion, Reporters diary, 9th Jul 2018, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 09 Jul 2018

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Britain’s Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, David Davis wrote in his resignation letter that the ‘common rule book policy hands control of large swathes of our economy to the EU and is certainly not returning control of our laws in any real sense'. (Photo:File)

UK's top Brexit minister quits govt, cites policy differences with PM May

He said the govt’s proposals for close trade and customs ties would lead to 'a weak negotiating position' or even an 'inescapable one'.

09 Jul 2018 1:55 PM

The petition challenged an order which said that Agra non-residents wouldn't be allowed to enter the mosque situated at the Taj Mahal to offer prayers. (Photo: PTI)

Why should outsiders go to Taj Mahal for 'namaz', asks Supreme Court

Judges said that the Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and people can offer their prayers at other mosques also.

09 Jul 2018 1:40 PM

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Monday announced a top-level management change in India with Martin Schwenk set to take over as Managing Director and CEO from November 1, 2018.

Martin Schwenk to be new Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO

Folger has been instrumental in Mercedes-Benz regaining its leadership position in the Indian luxury car segment.

09 Jul 2018 1:36 PM

Supreme Court refuses to delay Section 377 hearing, rejects Centre's plea

A bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra refused to defer the hearing after the Centre sought more time to file its response on PILs on gay sex.

09 Jul 2018 1:30 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Children of imprisoned parents indulge in unhealthy behaviours

Here is what a new study has found.

09 Jul 2018 1:30 PM

AS of now, the 3GB/32GB Redmi 6A will only come in Gold.

Redmi 6A to feature 3GB RAM and 32GB storage

Starting from July 10, the Redmi 6A will come in this latest offering.

09 Jul 2018 1:27 PM

An overturned train car is seen near a village at Tekirdag province. (Photo: AP)

24 killed, 318 injured after train derails in Turkey

Deputy PM Recep Akdag said that heavy rain had caused the ground under the rails to collapse, causing the crash.

09 Jul 2018 1:25 PM

Detained journalist Wa Lone speaks to the media after exiting the court. (Photo: AFP)

Reuters journalists charged under Official Secrets Act by Myanmar court

Both journalists have pleaded 'not guilty' to the charges, telling the judge they had 'followed journalistic ethics'.

09 Jul 2018 1:23 PM

In the letter, Kejriwal urged Baijal to implement the apex court's order in letter and spirit and asserted that the Ministry of Home Affairs does not have powers to interpret the order. (Photo: PTI)

How can you be selective in accepting SC verdict: Kejriwal to L-G Anil Baijal

Kejriwal urged L-G to approach SC immediately for clarification, in case of confusion while saying 'but don't violate order of apex court'.

09 Jul 2018 1:10 PM

Narendra Modi's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project seems to have run into another trouble.

Amid farmers' opposition Modi's bullet train faces Godrej's resistance

Godrej has approached the Bombay High Court against the proposed acquisition of its land.

09 Jul 2018 1:07 PM

Built around Apple’s A11 Bionic chip, it runs on the latest iOS 11.4 and is scheduled to receive the iOS 12 update soon.

iPhone 8 tops the global sales charts for May 2018

The 4.7-inch iPhone 8 dominates global sales charts with a market share of 2.4 per cent.

09 Jul 2018 12:57 PM

Rescuers prepare to start a search mission for missing person at the site of a landslide in Kumano town in Hiroshima prefecture. (Photo: AP)

Nearly 100 dead, dozens missing in aftermath of Japan floods

Rescuers raced to find survivors as rains gave way to scorching heat and fuelled fears of heatstroke in areas cut off from power or water.

09 Jul 2018 12:56 PM

A statement from Mistry's office described the NCLT, Mumbai, ruling as "disappointing although not surprising".

Cyrus Mistry to appeal against NCLT order

Under the Companies Act 2013, an order of NCLT can be challenged before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal.

09 Jul 2018 12:54 PM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud asked the parties to give suggestions to the Attorney General for formulating holistic guidelines for live-streaming of court proceedings. (Photo: File)

Live streaming of court proceedings can be undertaken: Centre tells SC

The apex court had on May 3 sought response of Centre to pleas seeking live streaming, recording or transcribing of judicial proceedings.

09 Jul 2018 12:53 PM

Lenovo helping to unlock the mystery of the mind.

Lenovo helping unlock the mysteries of the mind

Scientists are working to model different scales of the human brain and gain greater insight into how it works.

09 Jul 2018 12:48 PM

Patel was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2017 after defeating Rajput, who had resigned from the Congress to join the BJP which had nominated him as its candidate. (Photo: File)

SC seeks response on Ahmed Patel's plea to stay proceedings in Gujarat HC

In his plea, Patel has said that election petition filed by BJP nominee Rajput in HC was not maintainable and needed to be dismissed.

09 Jul 2018 12:43 PM

I-T department realised USD 216 million from selling some of the firm's residual holding in Vedanta. (Photo: PTI)

I-T dept sells part of Cairn shares to recover retro tax

The income tax department had seized nearly 10 per cent of Cairn's shareholding.

09 Jul 2018 12:42 PM

Psychologists say that people who grew up in times of segregation are capable of overcoming prejudice (Photo: AFP)

Psychologists explain why old people tend to be more racist

The fear created by mortality causes a need for identity and belonging which pushes people towards prejudice.

09 Jul 2018 12:39 PM

The picture Karan Johar shared with Sonakshi and Shatrughan Sinha and Subhash Ghai.

Karan has hilarious caption for throwback picture with Sonakshi, B-town joins in the fun

The producer-director had Junior B to thank for the picture, which made B-Town celebrities react with various emotions.

09 Jul 2018 12:38 PM

Once you have the costume on, you become the character: Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence says does not identify as a method actor.

09 Jul 2018 12:21 PM

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