Opinion, Reporters diary, 31st Jul 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 31 Jul 2017

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Energy bill of the public transporter is around Rs 32,000 crore a year, of which diesel accounts for Rs 16,000- 18,000 crore. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Railways eyes Rs 26,000 cr savings in energy costs over 10 years

The Railways has set a target of electrifying 24,400 km of routes by 2022.

31 Jul 2017 7:56 PM

Were they talking about preserving the planet by getting rid of the humans? Who knows!

Facebook's AI bot spekas unknown language

Facebook’s AI starts speaking in a language unknown to humans, gets killed.

31 Jul 2017 7:54 PM

Odisha: 2 minors fall prey to superstition, branded with hot iron

A shocking incident of superstition has come to light in Odisha where children are branded with hot iron as a means of healing ailments.

31 Jul 2017 7:54 PM

Net NPAs were Rs 11,259.04 crore against Rs 8,609.44 crore during the two comparable periods. (Representational Image)

BoM Q1 net loss widens to Rs 412 crore as NPAs soar

Total income of the bank fell to Rs 3,209.84 crore in the three months to June of 2017-18.

31 Jul 2017 7:48 PM

Vijender is the current WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight champion. (Photo: PTI)

Vijender Singh eyeing another knock-out punch against Zulpikar Maimaitiali

Saturday's "Battleground Asia" fight night will give both the boxers a chance to claim double titles in a winner-takes- all show.

31 Jul 2017 7:44 PM

The gold statue of Lord Buddha seized from the airport, in Mumbai. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

3 arrested at Mumbai airport with gold worth over Rs 90 lakh

Three people were arrested on consecutive days from July 29-31, who were trying to sneak in with large quantity of gold.

31 Jul 2017 7:41 PM

Almost 85 per cent of these new planes in India are likely to be single-aisle with low-cost carriers operating more than 60 per cent of all flights.

India will need 2,100 planes in next 20 years: Boeing

India's share will account for more than 5.1 per cent of the total global demand of 41,030 aircraft.

31 Jul 2017 7:37 PM

The video has gone viral (Photo: YouTube)

Man beats up boy for making memes, posts video online

Deepak Sharma previously became known for a video where he slammed secular people.

31 Jul 2017 7:35 PM

Due to the system of online submission of forms, a large number of farmers are standing in queues.

Maha seeks extension of deadline to apply for crop insurance

As the scheme is being implemented as per the Centre's guidelines, the state can't take any decision itself.

31 Jul 2017 7:28 PM

The Chinese army came upto 200 metres on the other side of the border. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Haven't received official details: U'khand govt on fresh Chinese incursion

Earlier, on July 25, in a fresh case of transgression, the People's Liberation Army from China crossed into Uttarakhand's Barahoti.

31 Jul 2017 7:19 PM

An ICG Ship apprehended Merchant Vessel carrying approximately 1500 kgs of heroine valued at about ₹3500 Cr off the coast of Gujarat. (Photo: ANI)

1,500 kg heroin haul: Gujarat ATS detains 3

In one of the biggest drugs haul, an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship seized 1,500 kgs of heroin valued at about Rs 3,500 crore.

31 Jul 2017 7:02 PM

Byculla jail inmate death: Bombay HC raps jail authorities

The High Court has also directed the crime branch to give all documents and necessary videos of the post-mortem.

31 Jul 2017 6:52 PM

Around 800 pilgrims were due to leave Iran on three flights to nearby Medina on Sunday, the director of the hajj at Iran’s Haj and Pilgrimage Organisation, Nasrollah Farahmand told state media. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

About 90,000 Iranians to attend Hajj after 2016 boycott over tensions with Saudi

Iran boycotted the Hajj in 2016 after hundreds of people, mainly Iranians, died in a crush at the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in 2015.

31 Jul 2017 6:42 PM

In another incident, a policeman providing security to Elenechelian was killed in a shooting incident in Jaffna. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Security to be beefed up in Jaffna after violence: Lanka police

Two policemen were proceeding to conduct an inquiry over a police complaint when they were attacked by people who came in a motorcycle.

31 Jul 2017 6:40 PM

While in one case a penalty of Rs 2 crore has been imposed, Rs 1 crore has been slapped in another case.

RBI levies Rs 3 crore penalty on Union Bank for KYC non-compliance

Central bank said it had examined the documents concerned and notices were issued to the bank.

31 Jul 2017 6:37 PM

As of now, around 2 crore taxpayers have filed returns electronically.

Govt extends deadline for filing ITR, linking Aadhaar to PAN

While ITRs can now be filed by August 5, the Aadhaar-PAN linking can be done till August 31.

31 Jul 2017 6:31 PM

Growth rate of eight infrastructure sectors - coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity was 7 per cent in June last year.

Core sector growth falls to 0.4 per cent in June

Slow growth in key sectors would also have implications on the Index of Industrial Production.

31 Jul 2017 6:30 PM

There were conflicting reports of casualties as the attack unfolded, with a witness at the scene saying he saw bodies of at least two policemen lying on the road outside the embassy soon after the attack began. (Photo: AP)

ISIS claims Iraq embassy attack in Kabul; police kill all 4 militants

Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish said 1 policeman was wounded and there were no fatalities among the security forces or civilians.

31 Jul 2017 6:18 PM

Varun Dhawan and Nitesh Tiwari would have been a great partnership for a film.

Varun Dhawan and Nitesh Tiwari not coming together for film?

After Tiwari had confirmed he had approached Varun for the film, it seems the potential collaboration has fallen through.

31 Jul 2017 6:17 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

No one can defeat 'biggest leader' Modi in 2019 elections: Nitish Kumar

On July 26, Nitish resigned as the chief minister and ended the two-year alliance with the RJD and the Congress.