Opinion, Reporters diary, 7th May 2018, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 07 May 2018

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The booming aviation market has also pushed up the profit margins.

Asian jet fuel buyers paying the highest premiums to get supply since 2008

The Asia Pacific region makes up over one-third of the global air passenger market.

07 May 2018 1:39 PM

Ranveer Singh is the voice of Ryan Reynolds in 'Deadpool 2'.

Ranveer Singh in Deadpool 2: 10 dialogues will make you say what just happened

Deadpool 2’s Hindi trailer is here, in which Ranveer Singh has turned the voice for Ryan Reynolds.

07 May 2018 1:36 PM

Amazon will 3D scan your body to give you exact size of clothing

Amazon is reportedly going a step ahead to physically scan your body to show you the clothing which fits you perfectly.

07 May 2018 1:36 PM

The insurgent group routinely targets Afghan officials and security forces across the country, though it is more active in southern provinces. (Photo: AFP)

Taliban attack Afghan police patrol in Kandahar, killing 5 officers

A spokesperson in Kandahar says nine other police were wounded in Sunday’s attack in Marouf district near the border with Pakistan.

07 May 2018 1:31 PM

Ranbir Kapoor's first look as 'Shamshera'; Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Sonchiriya'.

Ranbir Kapoor as Shamshera or SSR in Son Chiriya: Which first look impressed you?

After Sushant Singh Rajput, Ranbir Kapoor will play a dacoit in YRF's next production titled, ‘Shamshera’.

07 May 2018 1:31 PM

This comes at a time when every one in eight millennials has been found to be a virgin in a recent study (Photo: Pixabay)

On-demand television services are making people less interested in sex

The new busy hour for the internet between 10 pm and 11 pm is driven by those hooked to Netflix and YouTube among others.

07 May 2018 1:28 PM

Swadeshi Jagran Manch will present a report to civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu this month suggesting “alternative ways” to revive the national carrier.

SJM preparing report on ‘alternative ways’ to revive Air India

SJM has previously suggested that the government monetise Air India’s assets to repay debt, rather than selling its stake.

07 May 2018 1:24 PM

The statements come ahead of a planned summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump in the next few weeks. (Photo: File)

US misleading public, global pressure unfavourable for denuclearisation: N Korea

N Korea asserted that the US was 'deliberately' provoking the former, at a time when relations between Pyongyang and Seoul have cooled down.

07 May 2018 1:16 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Turns out, eggs don't break your heart

New study supports existing research that shows consumption of eggs has little effect on the levels of cholesterol.

07 May 2018 1:14 PM

Reliance Infrastructure(RInfra) and Astaldi S p A (Italy) in a joint venture have bagged Rs 7,000 crore order for construction of the second sea link in Mumbai.

R Infra-Astaldi JV bags Rs 7,000 cr Versova-Bandra sea link project

The JV has bagged the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for Versova-Bandra sea link.

07 May 2018 1:10 PM

Saiyami Kher to star opposite Riteish Deshmukh in Marathi film Mauli

Saiyami Kher makes her Marathi film debut as Riteish Deshmukh's leading lady in his next production titled 'Mauli'.

07 May 2018 1:05 PM

Nokia said on Monday it has acquired software maker SpaceTime Insight.

Nokia acquires US software supplier SpaceTime Insight

Nokia has made several small to medium-sized acquisitions as part of a strategy to build up a standalone software business.

07 May 2018 1:04 PM

In its prospectus for the 2018-19 session, the Katihar Medical College and Hospital has not shown PoK in India's map. The college authorities said it was an error committed by the printing press and that it was being rectified. (Photo: collegedunia.com)

Act of sedition? College owned by RJD lawmaker prints India map without PoK

The incident triggered sharp reactions from the ruling BJP-JD(U) alliance, which termed it as an act of sedition.

07 May 2018 1:04 PM

Very low-carb diet beneficial for patients with type 1 diabetes

Here is what a new study has found.

07 May 2018 12:51 PM

Mercedes-AMG E 63 S launched at Rs 1.5 crore

The E 63 S 4MATIC+ is powered by a 4.0-litre, direct injection V8 petrol engine with twin turbochargers.

07 May 2018 12:42 PM

Ranbir Kapoor's thrilling look in 'Shamshera' (L).

Ranbir Kapoor to play dacoit in YRF's Shamshera, watch teaser

YRF and Ranbir are set to collaborate again for this masala action entertainer after 9 long years.

07 May 2018 12:33 PM

The incident took place around midnight in a restaurant at club road between a group comprising nine persons and restaurant staff over playing of a song. (Representational Image)

DJ stabs 28-yr-old man to death in Delhi

The victim was stabbed following quarrel over playing song.

07 May 2018 12:32 PM

Nestle will pay Starbucks USD 7.15 billion as part of a global coffee alliance in which the Swiss-based food giant is getting the rights to market the US coffee company’s products around the world outside Starbucks’ coffee shops.

Nestle to pay USD 7.15 billion to Starbucks in coffee tie-up

Coffee is popular with millennials who have grown up with Starbucks and often seek out smaller brands.

07 May 2018 12:30 PM

In this photo, a new fissure erupts in Leilani Estates in Pahoa, Hawaii. Hawaii’s erupting Kilauea volcano has destroyed homes and forced the evacuations of more than a thousand people. (U.S. Geological Survey via AP)

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts and destroys 26 homes

More than 1,700 residents who have been evacuated were allowed to briefly return to gather medicine, pets, and other necessities.

07 May 2018 12:23 PM

The Duchess of York is said to be ‘deeply unhappy’ after being left off the Royal Family’s ‘inner sanctum’ guest list for this month’s royal wedding. (Photo: AP)

Fergie left off guest list to Prince Charles' party celebrating royal wedding

Prince Andrew’s ex-wife is among 600 guests invited to ceremony in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and to reception later.