Opinion, Reporters diary, 8th May 2017, News & Stories from India

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Nana Patekar has given stellar performances in some Marahti films and Ajay Devgn would be hoping for a similar performance in his film.

Ajay Devgn to produce Marathi film starring Nana Patekar in the lead

His wife Kajol snapped the clapboard to give the Muhurat shot as the film went on floors on Sunday.

08 May 2017 10:10 AM

Vin Diesel and The Late Paul Walker. (Pics: AFP)

Vin Diesel honours Paul Walker while accepting MTV Generation Award

'Furious 7' was the last film in the franchise to feature Paul Walker, as the actor tragically died in a car accident before its release.

08 May 2017 10:07 AM

The proposal put forward by Chinese envoy Luo Zhaohui also includes starting negotiations on a 'China-India Treaty of Good Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation'. (Photo: File)

Amid frosty Sino-India ties, China proposes initiative to improve relationship

The Chinese envoy’s speech at defence think-tank United Service Institution on Friday was released by the Chinese Embassy today.

08 May 2017 10:03 AM

Manipur: 4 security personnel injured in suspected IED blast

The area has been cordoned off as security sweeps are being conducted to ascertain no untoward elements still persist in the location.

08 May 2017 9:50 AM

Rupee recovers against dollar in early morning trade

The rupee recovered 13 paise to 64.25 against the US dollar at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market.

08 May 2017 9:44 AM

Like its predecessor the V5s has a whopping 20 MP front camera. It also comes with the Vivo’s signature, Moonlight Glow, a flash mechanism that helps to take better pictures in low light conditions without overexposing the image.

Vivo V5s selfie centric smartphone goes on sale Rs 18,990

Vivo has been luring selfie lovers since last year and has launched yet another device the V5s — an upgrade to the V5.

08 May 2017 9:37 AM

Shah Rukh Khan and Smriti Irani's stepdaughter Shanelle Irani.

SRK makes a revelation about Smriti Irani's stepdaughter

The actor took to Instagram and made a surprise revelation about Smriti Irani's stepdaughter, Shanelle Irani.

08 May 2017 9:34 AM

Two news teams, Rising Pune Supergiant and Gujarat Lions, will make way for Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. (Photo: AFP)

IPL 2018 most likely to have 8 teams: Rajeev Shukla

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla revealed that no extension has been given to Rising Pune Supergiant and Gujarat Lions.

08 May 2017 9:33 AM

Softbank looking for active role in Indian market

The company is looking to secure piece of India's industry in a series of deals.

08 May 2017 9:30 AM

North Korea on Friday accused the US and South Korean spy agencies of an unsuccessful assassination attempt on leader Kim Jong Un, involving biochemical weapons. (Photo: AP)

North Korea detains another American, investigates alleged crimes

Kim Sang Dok, a former accounting instructor at the Pyongyang University was arrested at the Pyongyang International Airport on April 22.

08 May 2017 9:18 AM

Macron made a plea for national unity in a speech to thousands of supporters celebrating his win in France's presidential election on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Won't give in to fear: Macron becomes prez, vows to 'heal' France

Western leaders largely hailed the result after the shock of Britain's vote to leave the EU and the election of Donald Trump in the US.

08 May 2017 9:13 AM

Kerala: Women students made to remove bra at NEET centre before test

The students said NEET instructions did not refer to the removal of inner wear but school authorities were adamant.

08 May 2017 9:11 AM

RBI to target inflation of 4 per cent under Urjit Patel

Under RBI governor RBI is adopting a narrower reading of its mandate than markets.

08 May 2017 8:59 AM

Karan Johar planning to have 'Koffee' with Justin Bieber?

As a part of his Asia leg of the world tour, Bieber will fly to Mumbai on May 10, to perform at D.Y Patil Stadium.

08 May 2017 8:58 AM

Japan's SoftBank takes driving seat in Indian online shake-up

SoftBank has poured roughly $1 bn into Snapdeal since 2014, but competition has risen dramatically with Amazon cranking up its presence.

08 May 2017 8:49 AM

Dr Kumar made several phone calls and text messages to his son but there was no response.(Photo: henryford.com)

US: 32-yr-old Indian doctor from Kerala shot dead, found inside car in Detroit

The police could not establish the motive for the killing but his relatives have ruled out any racial reasons.

08 May 2017 8:41 AM

The brick made using artificial Martian soil (Photo: AFP)

Technique to turn Mars or Moon rocks into concrete developed

Making Earth-style concrete requires large amounts of heat and energy, which would be very short supply for first human outposts on Mars

08 May 2017 7:52 AM

A file picture shows South Korean presidential hopeful Sim Sang-Jeung attending a rally in Seoul. Only one of the 13 aspirants for the post is a woman. (Photo: AP)

South Korea’s presidential race dominated by men

Female politicians are still a relative rarity in the South, accounting for only 17 per cent of parliamentary representatives.

08 May 2017 7:32 AM

The extremist group has also reportedly garnered support from local terrorist organisations. (Photo: AFP)

ISIS increases Pak presence by recruiting youths online

Young Pakistanis, both men and women, educated or otherwise have fallen prey to being lured by extremism and commitment to jihad.

08 May 2017 7:28 AM

The annual bill for streetlights, which is Rs 12 crore now, will come down to Rs 4 crore, said an official. (Representational image)

LEDs to replace sodium lights, cut power expenses

The government is allocating Rs 40 crore to the KMC for the project.

08 May 2017 7:12 AM

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