Opinion, Reporters diary, 23rd Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 23 Apr 2018

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In reference to the alleged involvement of a BJP MLA in Unnao rape case, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said, ‘Modi's earlier slogan of 'Beti Bechao, Beti Padhao' (Save daughters, educate them) had become 'Beti bachao' (Save daughters) from the BJP and its leaders.’ (Photo: PTI)

India may burn, rape girls but Modi interested in becoming PM again: Rahul

Dalit rights, women's safety were at centre of Gandhi's attack on Modi at Congress' ‘Save the Constitution’ event.

23 Apr 2018 2:56 PM

'This happened today. Two guys tried to pull my skirt while I was on my activa and said, 'dikhao Iske niche Kya hai?'' woman said. (Representational Image)

MP model harassed, molesters try to pull skirt to ‘see what’s underneath’

The woman took to social media Monday to delineate the incident that took place on a busy road in Indore.

23 Apr 2018 2:51 PM

Ducati has already filed a patent based on research conducted with the Politecnico di Milano University.

Ducati to introduce Radar on its motorcycles

Ducati is now planning to introduce radar-based safety systems on its bikes.

23 Apr 2018 2:30 PM

The CJI's courtroom was packed with lawyers including those who had no matters to argue for. (Photo: PTI)

Why CJI, other judges 15 minutes late for proceedings today?

Speculation was rife among lawyers that judges held a brief, informal meeting before they started Monday's business.

23 Apr 2018 2:29 PM

The four students, between 19 and 21 years of age, were returning from a party. (Representational Image)

Hyderabad student runs car over cobbler sleeping on pavement

The cobbler was taken to the government-run Gandhi Hospital where he died of his injuries.

23 Apr 2018 2:20 PM

Fortis Healthcare on Monday said Hero Enterprise Investment and the Burman Family have extended the validity of their improved, joint binding offer to invest Rs 1,500 crore in the company till May 4.

Munjals, Burmans extend validity of their offer for Fortis

Hero Enterprise Investment, Burman Family have extended the validity of their improved, joint binding offer to invest Rs 1,500 crore.

23 Apr 2018 2:16 PM

the RDP ThinBook 1110 is a good backpack companion that can become your media consumption device while travelling and a simple laptop while writing small documents or emails on the move.

RDP ThinBook 1110 review: An extremely affordable Windows convertible

The ThinBook 1110 offers great value with a convertible form factor and full-blown Windows 10; however, performance seekers stay away.

23 Apr 2018 2:16 PM

Priyanka Chopra's latest Instagram stories.

Priyanka Chopra is back to her US home and she can’t stop hugging Diana

‘Bharat’ went on floors with Salman Khan exactly a week before, i.e. on April 16 2018.

23 Apr 2018 2:08 PM

Under the framework, bankers will have to implement a resolution plan to revive a defaulting company within 180 days.

Infra lending may take a back seat as RBI refuses to budge on new NPA rules

Banks requested the RBI to make the required majority to 75 per cent for any such plan.

23 Apr 2018 2:00 PM

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. (Photo: AP)

Britain's Duchess of Cambridge in labor with third child

The 36-year-old duchess traveled by car to the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in central London.

23 Apr 2018 1:54 PM

The X50 Bluetooth Sports earphones are priced at Rs 2,490. But as a limited period offer the company has slashed the price and is selling at Rs 1,490.

Sound One launches X50 Bluetooth Sports earphones

The company claims that the X50 Sports are water resistant, splash proof and sweat proof.

23 Apr 2018 1:47 PM

A general view of the south fence of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Tens of thousands of Chinese tourists are believed to visit North Korea every year, with many crossing via train through the Chinese border city of Dandong. (Photo: AFP | representational)

‘Heavy casualties’ as North Korean bus with Chinese tourists falls from bridge

Chinese tourism to the North has continued even though Beijing has enforced a slew of UN over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme.

23 Apr 2018 1:30 PM

India receives USD 69 bn remittances in 2017; retains top slot

India has retained its position as the top remittances receiving country with its diaspora sending about USD 69 billion back home.

23 Apr 2018 1:29 PM

A still from the sets of 'Total Dhamaal'.

Madhuri, Ajay, Anil recreate 80s hit song Paisa Yeh Paisa in Total Dhamaal

The song features Jaaved, Arshad, Riteish, Ajay, Indra Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Mishra.

23 Apr 2018 1:25 PM

The son of a former minister, Manu Sharma was convicted of killing Jessica Lal at a bar during a private party in April 1999. (Photo: AP)

Jessica Lal’s sister forgives killer, won’t object to Manu Sharma's release

Manu Sharma supposedly works with non-profit in his name, which claims to work for prisoners' rehabilitation.

23 Apr 2018 1:15 PM

Those who were able to move past this stage developed a durability where they could move use their positive traits to settle arguments. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out the secret behind happy marriages

The new research dispels myths that couples slide into a downward spiral after the initial honeymoon period of their relationship.

23 Apr 2018 1:13 PM

Company's average total revenue generated from India operations from its different business segments for the financial years 2013, 2014 and 2015.

NCLAT reserves order on Google's plea to stay Rs 136 cr penalty by CCI

CCI had slapped a fine on Google for unfair business practices in the Indian market for online search.

23 Apr 2018 1:00 PM

While Hansal Mehta is awaiting the release of 'Omerta', Ayushmann Khurrana is busy shooting for his films.

Is Hansal Mehta directing Ayushmann Khurrana in his next?

Hansal Mehta has directed Rajkummar Rao starrer ‘Omerta’ which is awaiting its release in India on May 4.

23 Apr 2018 12:55 PM

Seen as the Congress party's effort to reach out to the Dalit community ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the campaign launch is expected to be attended by Manmohan Singh, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mallikarjun Kharge and Sushil Kumar Shinde among others. (Photo: Facebook/Rahul Gandhi)

Rahul Gandhi to launch year-long 'Save the Constitution' campaign today

The campaign will be launched from the Talkatora stadium in Delhi today, will continue till April 14, 2019.

23 Apr 2018 12:48 PM

Dr Ellis Silver, who has studied evolution, has an outlandish belief on the human race’s origins.

Humans did not come from Earth, claims scientist

According to experts, life spreads like an “interstellar infection” and clusters of planets in the galaxy have alien life forms.

23 Apr 2018 12:39 PM

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