Opinion, Reporters diary, 19th Jun 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 19 Jun 2017

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Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Will target any 'flying objects' over Syria: Russia

The Defence Ministry also said that it was suspending its interaction with the US on preventing air incidents over Syria from June 19.

19 Jun 2017 7:02 PM

India has not opened formal bidding for the jet order, which is expected to be anything from 100 planes to 250.

Lockheed signs pact with Tata to make F-16 planes in India

Lockheed Martin plans to win billions of dollars worth of order from the Indian military.

19 Jun 2017 6:59 PM

Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed (Photo: File/AP)

Next hearing on Hafiz Saeed's petition fixed on July 3: Lahore HC

Earlier, a division bench had reserved the decision on June 7 after the Punjab govt submitted its reply over Saeed's detention.

19 Jun 2017 6:53 PM

Bihar Governor and Dalit leader Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo: File)

CPM, Mamata take on NDA's prez candidate choice; Oppn to meet on June 22

Opposition parties will meet on June 22 to decide on fielding a consensus candidate for the prez election which is slated for July 17.

19 Jun 2017 6:47 PM

Under the Indradhanush plan for bank recapitalisation, government is infusing Rs 70,000 crore in PSU banks beginning 2015.

RBI move on insolvency proceedings credit positive: Moody's

RBI has also asked banks to also review other NPAs and finalise a resolution plan over the next six months.

19 Jun 2017 6:45 PM

Patentiflorin A represents a novel anti-HIV agent that can be added to the current anti-HIV drug cocktail (Photo: Pixabay)

Medicinal plant found in Asia can cure HIV

Researchers analysed the extract along with thousands of others as part of their efforts to identify new drugs against HIV.

19 Jun 2017 6:42 PM

Beer can soon be made from grain other than barley (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's more reason to have beer!

People who have gluten intolerance can cheer as research shows beer can be made from alternate grain

19 Jun 2017 6:39 PM

Breakfast cereals may not be all that good (Photo: Pixabay)

Breakfast may not be all that good!

Nutritionist says that artificial flavors have made morning cereals a harmful option

19 Jun 2017 6:22 PM

SpiceJet currently has a fleet of 55 planes, comprising 35 Boeing B 737s 20 Bombardier Q400s.

SpiceJet, Boeing sign MoU for 40 737 MAX planes

SpiceJet is scheduled to take the delivery of its first 737 MAX in 2018.

19 Jun 2017 6:18 PM

Pakistan players celebrate during the award ceremony for the ICC Champions Trophy at The Oval in London on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

India slip to third spot, Pakistan leapfrog to sixth place in ICC One-day rankings

Pakistan leapfrogged Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to move closer to direct qualification for the 2019 World Cup.

19 Jun 2017 6:14 PM

Suspected jihadists attacked the hotel resort Sunday in Mali's capital, taking hostages at a spot popular with foreigners on the weekends. (Photo: AP)

4 ‘jihadist’ suspects dead, 5 arrested after Mali resort attack

A minister said that 36 hostages were freed after the incident at the Kangaba Le Campement resort on Sunday, most of them French and Malian.

19 Jun 2017 6:11 PM

While it’s airborne, Vahana will look out for obstacles such as birds and other aircraft and adjusts its path accordingly.

Airbus shows of flying taxi concept in a video

Flying taxis with vertical take off and landing capabilities are coming to you sooner than you expected.

19 Jun 2017 5:57 PM

Monsoon to good news for rural demand, RBI may cut rate: BofAML

Despite inflation moderating sharply in April, the Monetary Policy Committee had decided to leave policy rates unchanged on June 7.

19 Jun 2017 5:54 PM

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia (Photo: File)

Modi govt wants to make 'kisan mukt bharat': Jyotiraditya Scindia

Scindia also reiterated the demand to register an FIR against police officer

19 Jun 2017 5:49 PM

Vehicle, which is being locally manufactured at the company's joint-venture facility in Ranjangaon (near Pune), could be pre-booked at Rs 50,000.

Fiat opens pre-bookings for SUV Jeep Compass

Vehicle will be launched with both petrol and diesel engines mated to manual as well as automatic transmissions.

19 Jun 2017 5:49 PM

Vijender has eight wins under his belt with seven of them being KOs and one by Unanimous Decision.(Photo: AFP)

After backing out, Maimaitiali challenges Vijender again

Both boxers will put their respective titles at stake in winner-takes-all clash that is likely to be held in first half of August in Mumbai.

19 Jun 2017 5:45 PM

Russia’s defence ministry on Monday also said it would view as targets any flying objects over Syria in the areas of the country where its air forces operate, Russian news agencies reported. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Russia condemns US downing of Syria warplane as act of aggression

Russia said it was suspending its interaction with the US on preventing air incidents over Syria from June 19.

19 Jun 2017 5:32 PM

US lawmakers urge India to review price cap on stents ahead of Modi's visit

US lawmakers backed medical device makers by urging India to reconsider its decision to cap prices of heart stents.

19 Jun 2017 5:28 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: AP)

Happy that Bihar governor is presidential nominee: Nitish Kumar

Meanwhile, a livid Congress has said the decision was taken without their consensus.

19 Jun 2017 5:13 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley with MoS Santosh Gangwar and CEA Arvind Subramanian at GST Council meeting in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

'Don't rush for GSTIN; provisional ID will suffice initially'

Govt has done away with requirement of verification of registration through digital signature.

19 Jun 2017 5:11 PM

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