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

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 12 Jun 2017

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Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka plays a shot against Spain's Rafael Nadal during their men's final match of the French Open (Photo: AP)

Wawrinka blames himself for being too hesitant in final

The 32-year-old Swiss had only one break point, early on, and then never threatened Nadal

12 Jun 2017 11:17 AM

Jaitley to meet PSB chiefs to assess NPA situation

Currently, the PSBs are being faced with toxic loans of Rs 6.06 lakh crore during April-December 2016-17.

12 Jun 2017 11:11 AM

The retrofitting would cost about Rs 30 lakh per coach.

Railways to induct 40,000 refurbished coaches

Railways also expect to manufacture 15,000 new coaches with modern features during 2018-19 and 2022-23 periods.

12 Jun 2017 11:11 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

Emmanuel Macron headed for overwhelming parliamentary majority

The first round of voting for the National Assembly in France has left traditional parties in disarray.

12 Jun 2017 11:07 AM

Sent into bat by Kohli, South Africa were bowled out for 191 in 44.3 overs. (Photo: AP)

ICC Champions Trophy: You can’t rest on your laurels, says Virat Kohli

Defending champions India qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament with as many as 12 overs to spare at the Oval.

12 Jun 2017 11:07 AM

The man in custody was directly linked to at least four arson attacks in a Colombo suburb, police said. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

In a first, Sri Lanka makes arrest over hate crimes against Muslims

A man from the radical Bodu Bala Sena is the first suspect to be arrested in connection with arson attacks against Muslims.

12 Jun 2017 11:05 AM

SBI's tier 1 equity ratio will be about 10.1 per cent at the end of March 2018 and 9.5 per cent at the end of March 2019.

QIP credit positive for SBI, removes dependence on govt: Moody's

SBI's risk-weighted assets are expected to grow by 15 per cent in 2017-18 and 2018-19, in line with 2016-17.

12 Jun 2017 10:50 AM

Paramilitary security personnel patrol the streets of Darjeeling. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Paramilitary troops patrol streets as GJM calls for Darjeeling shutdown

The state government order also made it mandatory for government employees to attend work.

12 Jun 2017 10:46 AM

South Africa captain AB de Villiers feels confident of taking his side to World Cup win in 2019, despite an early exit from the Champions Trophy after a loss to India. (Photo: AP)

ICC Champions Trophy, I can take my team to a World Cup win: AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers gave up the test captaincy in December and has continued to withdraw from test series to extend his great ODI career

12 Jun 2017 10:45 AM

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton (44), of Britain, celebrates after winning the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal (Photo: AP)

Hamilton cruises to sixth F1 win at Canadian GP

It was Hamilton's third victory of the season and also his third in a row at the sun-bathed but windswept Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

12 Jun 2017 10:44 AM

Katrina will also be seen in 'Tiger Zinda Hai' later this year.

Watch: Katrina's way to wipe away your morning blues is too interesting

The actress explained how she gets herself awake on a Sunday morning and the method will help her fans as well.

12 Jun 2017 10:43 AM

Sensex slips 156 points, focus shifts to macro data

Investors started to take profit ahead of key IIP and inflation numbers due later in day.

12 Jun 2017 10:29 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. (Photo: File)

AAP govt mulling over 80 per cent reservation to Delhi students in city

Kejriwal also asked Sisodia to see if 80-85 per cent of guest teachers could be inducted from the national capital.

12 Jun 2017 10:28 AM

Abid Sher Ali, a relative of Sharif and minister of state for water and power said that the Sharif family has been facing accountability for the past 40 years. (Photo: AP)

Panamagate: Pak PM Sharif’s party suspects conspiracy to oust him

Many other members of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz have previously flagged concerns about such conspiracy theories.

12 Jun 2017 10:27 AM

Dealers attributed the rupee's fall to fresh demand for the US currency and a lower opening in domestic stocks.

Rupee sheds 15 paise against US dollar

Rupee is trading at 64.39 against the US dollar in early session.

12 Jun 2017 10:02 AM

Many senior Conservatives say May should stay, for now, to provide stability. But few believe she can hang on for more than a few months. (Photo: AP)

UK PM Theresa May announces new Cabinet ministers despite weakened position

The Prime Minister is seeking a deal with a Northern Irish party to prop up the Conservative minority administration.

12 Jun 2017 10:00 AM

Raveena Tandon will next be seen in 'Shab.'

'My tweet was not to communalise saree': Raveena Tandon apologises after getting trolled

The actress had to clear the air and apologise after her tweet about 'saree' got trolled on social media.

12 Jun 2017 9:59 AM

Gujarat Education and Revenue Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama. (Photo: File)

Gujarat cabinet ministers spotted at felicitation of exorcists, draw ire

The event was held on Saturday and the issue came to the fore on Sunday after a video of the event went viral on social media.

12 Jun 2017 9:55 AM

Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal. (Photo: PTI)

Govt aims to make India 'food factory' of the world: Badal

Each of the mega food parks will leverage an additional investment of about Rs 250 crore.

12 Jun 2017 9:41 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: visualphotos.com)

Get to know more of your sedentary lifestyle!

Researcher hope these terminologies will help promote healthy active living.

12 Jun 2017 9:35 AM

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