Opinion, Reporters diary, 29th May 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 29 May 2017

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

WB govt runs on policies of Imams like Barkati: BJP objects use of red beacon

Another BJP leader Zafar Islam also launched a scathing attack on West Bengal government over Biswas' use of red beacon.

29 May 2017 4:47 PM

Automated monitoring ensures that particular tasks are created and assigned to the appropriate person within a team.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business automates managed security

With Kaspersky Security Integration Plugin installed, MSP security teams have access to automated security scanning and updates.

29 May 2017 4:44 PM

Macron held on tight to Trump's notorious power grip as the two men sat next to each other, the Frenchman's mouth clenched and eyes firmly fixed at the 70-year-old tycoon's squinty stare. (Photo: YouTube videograb)

Video: Macron outdoes Trump's power grip in handshake

French President Macron said, 'You have to show you won't make little concessions, even symbolic ones'.

29 May 2017 4:35 PM

The path can easily be used for more complicated/concentrated attacks.

New bug causes Windows to crash, repeatedly

Microsoft is aware of this bug but there is still no word on a possible patch

29 May 2017 4:33 PM

The Moto E4 is slated to hit shelves on July 17 with a price tag of around $185, making this phone quite affordable to consumers. (Photo: Winfuture)

Moto E4/E4 Plus in the books, prices start Rs 12,000

The smartphone will be an entry-level and will come with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

29 May 2017 4:31 PM

The TV has a 4K curved panel and its Android-based smart features are a cakewalk for content discovery.

CloudWalker 55SU-C Smart UHD TV review: 55-inch 4K entertainment on a budget

If you are looking for a 4K television in a tight budget, the CloudWalker TV is worth a consideration.

29 May 2017 4:17 PM

Missing Chennai model Gaanam Nair returns back home

The 28-year-old had been missing for four days, and a massive online campaign to trace her had ensued.

29 May 2017 4:16 PM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh (Photo: PTI)

CBI grants bail to all, including Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh, wife in DA case

Singh has to furnish Rs. 1 lakh personal bond and surety of same amount and he cannot leave the country without the court's permission.

29 May 2017 4:16 PM

Salem is currently lodged in the Taloja Jail in Navi Mumbai. (Photo: File)

1993 blasts: Court to pronounce orders against Abu Salem on June 16

Salem has been named in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case and is an accused in a slew of cases related to murder and extortion.

29 May 2017 4:08 PM

Queensland says won't oppose infra funds for Adani's coal mine

Earleir, Adani group had postponed its final investment decision on AUD 21 billion project.

29 May 2017 4:00 PM

Former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and his son Karthi Chidambaram (Photo: PTI/File)

P Chidambaram clarifies over FIPB charges, defends son Karti

Chidambaram said he has asked his son to fully co-operate with the investigation and he would do so.

29 May 2017 3:43 PM

As per the revenue department's estimates, Rs 22,000 crore is expected to come from cess on coal.

Cess to yield Rs 55,000 cr in first 9 months of GST rollout

Centre and states have already agreed to impose cess on 55 demerit and luxury goods under the GST regime.

29 May 2017 3:41 PM

FY17 GDP growth may be revised to 7.6 pc: Research

SBI report suggests GDP numbers scheduled to be released on May 31, is expected to be a 'pleasant affair'.

29 May 2017 3:18 PM

Yasin also said that treating the seriously injured victims was incredibly distressing. (Photo: LinkedIn)

Pak-origin doctor racially abused after saving Manchester victims

Naveed Yasin was returning to Salford Royal Hospital when a middle-aged man pulled up beside him and abused him.

29 May 2017 3:13 PM

HRA has been key focus of talks at pay panel meetings.

Secretaries' panel to decide on HRA proposals today

Employees' union has demanded an HRA of 30 per cent, 20 per cent and 10 per cent of their basic salary.

29 May 2017 3:11 PM

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: File)

Goa to relaunch scheme to detect metabolic disorders in babies

The scheme, started by the erstwhile Cong-led government in the state, was discontinued in 2012 when Manohar Parrikar was CM.

29 May 2017 3:05 PM

According to CMIE data, implementation of projects that collectively envisaged investments worth Rs 77,700 crore was stalled during the December 2016 quarter.

NIIF, bankers may meet this week to discuss stalled projects

Centre will invest Rs 20,000 cr in the NIIF and the remaining will come from private domestic and foreign investors.

29 May 2017 3:02 PM

3 Congress youth workers suspended over public butchering of calf in Kerala

The action came a day after party vice president Rahul Gandhi condemned the public slaughter of the animal.

29 May 2017 3:01 PM

Senior advocate Salman Khurshid, appearing for Tharoor, said he should be protected and the channel and the journalist directed to justify the statements made against him. (Photo: File)

Delhi High Court seeks Arnab and Republic's reply on Tharoor defamation plea

In his plea, Tharoor has claimed damages and compensation of Rs 2 crore from the journalist and his channel.

29 May 2017 2:50 PM

RBI may also revise its growth forecast of 7.4 per cent for the fiscal following the release of the updated FY2017 growth.

'RBI unlikely to cut rates; to be less hawkish at next policy'

MPC may choose to observe the actual progress of the monsoon and the adjustment during the transition to the GST.

29 May 2017 2:49 PM

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