Opinion, Reporters diary, 12th Jun 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 12 Jun 2017

Opinion, Reporters diary, 12 Jun 2017

Pakistan's Sarfraz Ahmed hits out during the ICC Champions Trophy, Group B cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets to seal semis spot

Pakistan will meet Group A toppers England in the first semifinal on Wednesday at the same venue.

12 Jun 2017 11:15 PM

According to reports, a documentary on training was to be shown to the 77th battalion when the clip got played. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Porn clip played in Punjab darbar meet, probe ordered

Officers and jawans of the BSF were left red-faced when an alleged pornography clip was played during a presentation in Firozpur on Sunday.

12 Jun 2017 10:04 PM

Gou said that the Foxconn-led consortium contained no Chinese capital and had the advantage of not inviting as much antitrust scrutiny as other suitors.

Foxconn says Apple, Dell join its bid for Toshiba chip business

The Taiwanese firm is also in discussions with Alphabet Inc's Google, Microsoft Corp and Cisco Systems.

12 Jun 2017 10:03 PM

For Areva and rival Westinghouse, reactor dismantling is unlikely to make an impact on the dire financial straits they are mired in at present as it represents just a small part of their businesses, which are dominated by plant-building.

Radiation, risk and robots: Ripping out a reactor's heart

About 200 nuclear reactors around the world will be shut down over the next quarter century.

12 Jun 2017 10:01 PM

The recommendations in Holder's firm's report are expected to force greater controls on spending, human resources and other areas.

Uber board adopts all recommendations from Eric Holder investigation

The recommendations will be released to Uber employees on Tuesday, said the representative, who declined to be identified.

12 Jun 2017 9:59 PM

Transfers will simply happen faster because the banks are finally linking to each other, executives said.

US banks launching answer to peer-to-peer payment app Venmo

Customers who use existing bank payment apps may not notice much of a change beyond marketing.

12 Jun 2017 9:57 PM

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Rahul slams Sandeep Dikshit for calling Rawat 'sadak ka gunda'

Rahul Gandhi said the Indian Army works for the country and there was no need for any political leader to make comments against Rawat.

12 Jun 2017 9:49 PM

According to the recent report, the Galaxy C10 and C10 Plus should be officially announced soon.

Samsung C10 tipped for dual camera, bixby button

Samsung could be planning on using the Exynos 7872 if Snapdragon 660 is not ready for mass production in time for launch.

12 Jun 2017 9:40 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

Ready for fresh polls only if BJP dissolves assembly in UP: Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar reacted to UP Dy CM who had dared the former to accept his challenge for early assembly elections in Bihar.

12 Jun 2017 9:35 PM

India Inc demands RBI rate cut as IIP growth slides

The industry reiterated its demand for an interest rate cut by the RBI, saying it was imperative to boost growth and consumer demand.

12 Jun 2017 9:27 PM

The video had gone viral on social media, later discovered by the teen’s family members who complained to the police. (Photo: Screengrab)

I am thief, loser: Tattoo artist filmed scribing teen’s forehead for stealing bicycle

The video was filmed by artist’s friend Ronildo Moreira de Araujo while Wesley was seen scribing teens forehead.

12 Jun 2017 9:25 PM

Subrata Roy, former administrator of Sahara Life Insurance Company.

Sahara Life Insurance Co gets new IRDAI appointed administrator

According to IRDAI, the Subrata Roy-run insurer was "acting in manner" prejudicial to interest of subscribers.

12 Jun 2017 9:16 PM

Just before the attacks, pubs and bars near London Bridge were teeming with Saturday night revellers, many of them watching the CL final. (Photo: Videograb)

Terror attacks during Ramadan shows Islamic State in pitched recruiting race

The attacks since Ramadan's beginning on May 26 show the sweep of the group's ambition.

12 Jun 2017 9:15 PM

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma (Photo: PTI)

Meghalaya passes resolution against Centre's cattle sale ban

CM Mukul Sangma said it was a 'major embargo crippling the economy of a predominantly tribal society.'

12 Jun 2017 9:03 PM

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka calls on Jaitley

The 45-minute meeting, between Jaitley and Sikka comes before Narendra Modi's visit to the US later this month.

12 Jun 2017 9:01 PM

The assistants offer much more than just sex (Photo: YouTube)

How disabled people find intimacy with sexual assistants

Sexual assistance is being adopted in several European countries as some governments also pay for it.

12 Jun 2017 8:55 PM

Aadhaar mandatory for govt co-contribution under APY

Any individual who is eligible to receive benefits under the APY will have to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number.

12 Jun 2017 8:46 PM

SBI's paid up capital increases to Rs 863 cr post QIP

The total proceeds of the issue will be used to augment its capital adequacy ratio and for general corporate purposes.

12 Jun 2017 8:32 PM

On checking the militants, the security officials found a huge cache of arms and ammunition. (Photo: File/Representational)

4 arrested as Army busts Hizbul-Mujahideen module in Kashmir

The police said that the Hizbul militants were misusing web chats to hatch and execute terrorist conspiracies.

12 Jun 2017 8:28 PM

Mohammed Amir celebrates Angelo Mathews' wicket, at the Cardiff Stadium. (Photo: AP)

Mohammed Amir, Junaid Khan hurt Sri Lanka; Pakistan need 237 to seal semis spot

Amir and Junaid took 2 wickets each in the space of 3.2 overs as Sri Lanka lost 4 wickets, including the well-set Mathews and Dickwella.

12 Jun 2017 8:12 PM

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