Opinion, Reporters diary, 24th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 24 Jul 2017

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Sensex and Nifty, advanced to hit new life-time high levels in late morning trade on Monday.

Sensex, Nifty hit all-time high on strong gains by RIL, ITC

Sensex rose to 32,223.18 points, up 194.29 points, while Nifty surged above 9,950 level to trade at 9,968.05.

24 Jul 2017 12:22 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Snooty, world's oldest known manatee, dies in aquarium accident

The marine mammal was born in a Miami aquarium on July 21, 1948.

24 Jul 2017 12:08 PM

Shahid Kapoor sad about Rangoon debacle, calls it 'heart-breaking'

The actor says he is disheartened with the response to the film but at the same time happy about people appreciating his work.

24 Jul 2017 12:07 PM

Game of Thrones S07E02 review: Of moving reunions and scheming allies

The much adored show is finally coming of its own, with multiple character arcs developing wholesomely.

24 Jul 2017 12:06 PM

Congress party veteran M Veerappa Moily (L) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

'Indu Sarkar' row: Will CBFC pass movie on Modi's role in Gujarat riots, asks Cong

The Cong bears apprehensions regarding the portrayal of party veterans like Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi in the film 'Indu Sarkar'.

24 Jul 2017 11:59 AM

Security forces stand guard outside the Israeli embassy in the residential Rabiyeh neighbourhood of the Jordanian capital Amman following an 'incident'. (Photo: AFP)

2 Jordanians killed, 1 Israeli wounded at Israeli embassy in Amman

Police earlier said one person had died and two were injured in the incident in the residential Rabiyeh neighbourhood of Amman.

24 Jul 2017 11:47 AM

Samsung has sent out invitation to the Galaxy Note 8 launch event with a tagline: " Do bigger things"

Galaxy Note 8 render leaks appeared online ahead of launch

Samsung has confirmed to launch Galaxy Note 8 on August 23 globally.

24 Jul 2017 11:42 AM

These are tough days for Jet Airways as it is under monetary pressure.

Jet Airways asks junior pilots to work for 5-7 years

Development comes at a time when many of its junior pilots have been asked to take 10 days off every month.

24 Jul 2017 11:38 AM

Grab said it amounts to the largest single financing in Southeast Asia.

Uber rival Grab to raise USD 2.5 billion in new financing

Grab offers private car, taxi, motorbike and carpooling services in 7 countries and 65 cities across Southeast Asia.

24 Jul 2017 11:36 AM

Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao in 'Sweety Tera Drama.'

Watch: Kriti, Ayushmann, Rajkummar show off their thumkas in Bareilli Ki Barfi song

The first song of the film 'Sweety Tera Drama' is out now and takes on brilliantly from the interesting trailer.

24 Jul 2017 11:31 AM

San Antonio police officers investigate the scene where eight people were found dead in a tractor-trailer loaded with at least 30 others outside a Walmart store in stifling summer heat in what police are calling a horrific human trafficking case in San Antonio.

US: 9 found dead in sweltering truck in immigrant smuggling case

39 were inside when rescuers arrived, and rest were believed to have escaped or hitched rides to their next destination, officials said.

24 Jul 2017 11:18 AM

It could power clothes impregnated with liquid crystal displays that allow wearers to change colours and patterns with a swipe on their smartphone. (Representational image)

A smartphone that charges via body movements

Scientists have developed an ultra-thin device that can power your smartphone, fitness tracker and other gadgets using movements.

24 Jul 2017 11:17 AM

A relative of the 27-year-old drove his body to a graveyard near the family home in East London recently where he was buried without any rites or mourners, the Sunday Mirror reported. (Photo: AP)

Funeral denied to Pak-origin London Bridge attacker, buried in secret: report

Khuram Shazad Butt’s family feared any ceremony could be too traumatic and draw negative attention.

24 Jul 2017 11:08 AM

Jaiswal's parents were informed about the incident and a court of inquiry has been ordered, the NDA authorities said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Pune: National Defence Academy cadet allegedly hangs self

A release from the NDA said, the cadet's body was immediately rushed to the military hospital but he could not be revived.

24 Jul 2017 11:00 AM

Google Pixel 2 may be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 836 SoC

Recent reports have stated that the upcoming Google smartphone will be the first device to come packed with Snapdragon 836 processor.

24 Jul 2017 10:58 AM

sick baby Charlie Gard provided by his family, taken at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. A British court will assess new evidence in the case of 11-month-old Charlie Gard as his mother pleaded with judges to allow the terminally ill infant to receive experimental treatment for his rare genetic disease, mitochondrial depletion syndrome. (Photo: AP)

UK: Protesters rally to support baby Charlie Gard's parents as hospital reports threats

Hospital chairwoman Mary MacLeod said the UK police have been contacted because of numerous threats received by the hospital's employees.

24 Jul 2017 10:50 AM

Philip Morris and ITC did not respond to requests for comment. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Delhi government tells Philip Morris to remove all ads

Tobacco advertising using brand names or promotional slogans is illegal under the country's Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act.

24 Jul 2017 10:48 AM

It's not just jobs that are up for grabs - possibly 5,000 alone at the plant and potentially thousands more at other unspecified US operations the company intends to launch. (Representational image)

Foxconn plans display factory in US

The hunt for Foxconn is fluid and largely secretive, with Rust Belt governors and state officials declining to even confirm their interest.

24 Jul 2017 10:44 AM

As soon as a message about need to evacaute two women who were in critical condition and `about to deliver' was received at 4.30 pm, a Chetak helicopter was sent from Jamnagar, said Defence spokesperson Abhishek Matiman in a release. (Photo: AFP)

Gujarat floods: IAF rescues mother with new-born twins, pregnant woman

Due to incessant rains over the past 2 days in Gujarat, the village of Nana Matra was cut off from the district.

24 Jul 2017 10:36 AM

Company had posted a net profit of Rs 43.8 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. (Representational Image)

United Spirits June qtr profit jumps 44 pc despite highway ban

United Spirits CEO Anand Kripalu said performance was impacted by the highway ban.

24 Jul 2017 10:35 AM

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