Opinion, Reporters diary, 17th Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Brutale 800 will be priced at Rs 15.6 lakh (ex-showroom) which will make it the most affordable bike offered by the Italian bikemaker in the Indian market.

MV Agusta Brutale 800 to be launched on July 19, 2017

Dealerships have already started accepting bookings for a token amount from Rs 4 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

17 Jul 2017 12:11 PM

The Cupertino tech-giant is expected to introduce three new variants with its iPhone device this year.

Apple’s iPhone 8 design confirmed

Apple is expected to replace the horizontally-placed dual rear camera set-up with a vertically aligned shooter.

17 Jul 2017 12:09 PM

Gila County Sheriff's Office deputy Larry Hassinger stands watch at the entrance to the First Crossing recreation area during a search and rescue operation for victims of a flash flood along the banks of the East Verde River. (Photo: AP)

Arizona swimming hole flash flood: 9 dead, teen boy missing

Disa Alexander was hiking to the swimming area where Ellison Creek and East Verde River converge when the water suddenly surged.

17 Jul 2017 12:02 PM

The Post reported that US intelligence officials learned last week of newly analyzed information that showed that top UAE government officials discussed the planned hacks on May 23, the day before they occurred. (Photo: AP)

UAE behind Qatar govt websites hacking that sparked crisis: media

UAE Ambassador Yousef al-Otaiba denied the report in a statement, saying it was ‘false’.

17 Jul 2017 11:56 AM

Xiaomi 5X launching on July 26 with 6GB RAM

The handset is speculated to be the first smartphone launched under Xiaomi's new sub-brand called 'lanmi'.

17 Jul 2017 11:55 AM

Shahid on a selfie-spree with wifey Mira Kapoor at the award show's green carpet.

Shahid confesses: When I was 18, never thought would marry a girl who was 5 then

The handsome hunk who bagged the Best Actor Award, thanked his wife Mira for being his lucky charm and strength.

17 Jul 2017 11:50 AM

Venezuelan's opposition said more than 7.1 million people responded to its call to vote Sunday in a symbolic rejection of President Nicolas Maduro's plan to rewrite the constitution, a proposal that has raised tensions in a nation suffering through widespread shortages and months of anti-government protests. (Photo: AP)

Venezuela opposition says 7 million vote in anti-Maduro poll

The death brought to 96 the number of people who have died in nearly 4 months of protests and political agitation in Venezuela's streets.

17 Jul 2017 11:43 AM

This Monsoon Session is expected to be stormy as the Opposition is set to raise the issue of Sikkim standoff and the unrest in Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Post obituary references, Parl monsoon session adjourned for today

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah took oath as new member of the Lok Sabha.

17 Jul 2017 11:39 AM

Gold prices were up by Rs 44 to Rs 28,237 per 10 gram in futures trade.

Gold prices rises by Rs 44 to Rs 28,237 per 10 gm

Gold was trading higher 0.17 per cent at USD 1,230.78 an ounce in Singapore.

17 Jul 2017 11:29 AM

Monsoon destinations in Maharashtra

Check out these places you must visit during monsoons if you are in the state.

17 Jul 2017 11:23 AM

The six-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT), set up by the apex court to investigate charges of money laundering against 67-year-old Sharif, submitted its 60-day investigation report to the court on July 10. (Photo: AP/File)

Pak SC resumes hearing of Panamagate case against PM Sharif, family

The JIT report recommended that a corruption case should be filed against Sharif and his family under the NAB ordinance 1999.

17 Jul 2017 11:23 AM

Security personnel carry out rescue work after a bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims falls into a gorge off Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Death toll in Amarnath Yatra bus mishap rises to 17

The bus of JKSRTC was part of the convoy of vehicles carrying 3,603 pilgrims from Jammu to twin base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam.

17 Jul 2017 11:14 AM

Noel Fisher married his longtime girlfriend Lalyla Alizada in the presence of his family and close friends.(Photo: Instagram/bringmickeyback)

'Shameless' star Noel Fisher marries Layla Alizada

Actor Noel Fisher and Layla Alizada have tied the knot in a small intimate ceremony.

17 Jul 2017 10:51 AM

An Indian paramilitary soldier guards at a check point during a strike in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. (Photo: AP)

J&K: Army jawan, 9-yr-old girl killed as Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri, Poonch

On June 29, two Indian Army jawans were injured when the Pakistani troops initiated firing along the LOC in Poonch.

17 Jul 2017 10:48 AM

Modi said the Monsoon Session is full of excitement due to the successful implementation of GST. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

GST is 'growing strong together', says Modi ahead of monsoon parl session

Modi asked parties and MPs to bring forth fruitful issues and make the session a successful one.

17 Jul 2017 10:47 AM

The government is working to transform the railways into a "real engine of growth", said Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Govt to turn railways into 'real engine of growth', to increase investment

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said target is to make Rs 8,56,000 crore investment in railways in next few years time.

17 Jul 2017 10:47 AM

The project is part of a $65 million effort announced this week by the federal Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a high-resolution neural interface. (Image: Rice University)

Flat microscope for the brain developed

The latest DARPA project aims to include restoring sight and sound to the disabled.

17 Jul 2017 10:43 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses in media ahead of monsoon session that begins from Monday. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

GST is growing stronger together: PM ahead of Parl monsoon session

Modi asked parties and MPs to bring forth fruitful issues and make the session a successful one.

17 Jul 2017 10:36 AM

Skype for iOS has already received its first batch of improvements including the ability to delete contacts, conversations, multi-tasking during calls alongside several other tweaks for notifications.

iOS version of Skype to receive major updates

Microsoft officially announced that the company and Apple are working on building Skype for iOS users together.

17 Jul 2017 10:33 AM

Katrina Kaif looked ethereal in this gold shimmery attire at the award show.

The curious case of Katrina's twin sister at an award show!

Now, how is that possible, unless Katrina had any of her doppelganger along at New York City?

17 Jul 2017 10:28 AM

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