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Friday, June 21, 2013

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June 21, 2013

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Now, drink 'Amma mineral water' in Tamil Nadu buses
After budget 'Amma' canteens across Tamil Nadu and cheap vegetables sold at government outlets, Jayalalithaa will now launch cheap mineral water.

GMR seeks $1.4 billion in damages from Maldives
GMR sought a compensation of $1.4bn from Maldives for the "wrongful termination" of its contract to develop and operate the Male International Airport.

Toll in Uttarakhand climbs to 207; over 50,000 still stranded
Rescuers were focusing on rain-ravaged Kedarnath area where 250 people are stranded before shifting to Badrinath where 9000 people are stuck, officials said.

Cities

Yamuna recedes in Delhi but more people evacuated
The water level of the Yamuna has fallen below the danger mark of 204.83 metres in the capital, a government official said on Friday.

Cops foxed by threat letter to Isro
Chief minister Siddaramaiah and home minister KJ George said the letter is being probed.

Business

RBI to take every necessary step to stem Rupee fall: Deputy governor
Deputy Governor HR Khan on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India will take every step required to stem the plunge of the domestic currency.

Gold dips below Rs 28,000 level, tumbles Rs 620 on global cues
Gold prices fell sharply by Rs 620 at two-week low of Rs 27,380 per ten grams on persistent selling by stockists.

Sports

Sachin Tendulkar likely to buy Mumbai Masters in Indian Badminton League
Tendulkar will be part of a conglomerate, which is in the process of buying the Mumbai Masters, sources in the Badminton Association of India said.

Sourav Ganguly is my favourite Indian captain: Brian Lara
Former African skipper praised Kapil Dev and "good friend" Sachin Tendulkar too for their leadership qualities.

Entertainment

Lindsay Lohan not permitted to change rehabilitation centre
Actress Lindsay Lohan will now have to complete her 90 days of court-ordered treatment at Cliffside in Malibu.

I am more connected to romance than action: Prabhu Deva
Prabhu Deva, who is known for action films, is excited about his next directorial venture Ramaiya Vastavaiya which is a romantic film.

Infotech

Soon, DD, AIR apps for mobiles, tablets
The last bastion is beginning to crumble with the oldest broadcaster making a foray into digital technology.

Apple's first computer may fetch more than $500,000 in auction
An Apple 1 from 1976, one of the first Apple computers ever built and forerunner of today's MacBooks, iPads, goes on the auction block at Christie's next week.

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

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June 20, 2013

Top Headlines

Uttarakhand: 90 rest houses swept away in flash floods, thousands feared dead
Rescue efforts are being concentrated on Kedarnath shrine and its adjoining areas where about 90 dharamshalas have been swept away by the flood waters.

Hyderabad techies smell scent of money in sandalwood farming
It's a new crop of farmers that's seen making an entry into AP's agro industry now.

What was Sanjiv Bhatt doing during riots? SIT asks
The SC-appointed SIT on Wednesday wanted to know the whereabouts of suspended IPS officer SanjivBhatt on the day of riots, February 28, 2002.

Cities

Cyber-crime complaints shoot up in Bengal
West Bengal - Kolkata in particular - has shown the biggest jump nationwide in cyber-crime cases, according to the National Crime Records Data for 2012.

Man drugged, wife gang-raped in Delhi
A 20-year-old woman was allegedly gang raped in northeast Delhi by two electricians on Tuesday night.

Business

Sensex tumbles over 500 points as rupee hits record low
Trading sentiment turned extremely bearish after the rupee slumped to life-time low of 60 against the dollar and a weak trend in the global market.

NTPC scraps bond sale: Sources
NTPC Ltd scrapped its bond sale scheduled for Thursday, after a sell-off in government bonds caused worries about the pricing of its debt.

Sports

Ishant Sharma strikes, Sri Lanka 2 down
Sri Lanka batsmen had tough time negotiating Indian bowlers as they just scored 26 runs in the mandatory powerplay in the 2nd semifinal of the Champions Trophy.

We choked, admits South African coach Gary Kirsten
South Africa's coach Gary Kirsten admitted his team deserved the tag of chokers after it crashed to a 7-wicket defeat by England in the Champions Trophy semifinal.

Entertainment

Tough luck, you can't hug Shah Rukh Khan
Knowing SRK's unflinching enthusiasm, we've heard people close to the actor are requesting those who pay him a visit to refrain from embracing him.

Neil Nitin Mukesh turns spiritual for movie
Neil Nitin Mukesh visited Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in New Delhi to pray for the success of his upcoming movie, 'Shortcut Romeo'.

Infotech

Wipro wins deal worth $500m from Citigroup
Wipro is said to have won a $500-million (Rs 2,900 crore) outsourcing contract from Citigroup.

Nokia 'confirms' Lumia phone with 41MP camera
Nokia changed the benchmark for smartphone cameras last year when it launched the 808 PureView with 41MP snapper.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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June 19, 2013

Top Headlines

Nitish Kumar wins confidence vote with support of 126 MLAs
A total of 126 MLAs voted in favour of Nitish Kumar, while the trust motion was opposed by 24 MLAs.

Monsoon havoc claims more lives in north India, toll mounts to 138
Flash floods and landslips triggered by the monsoon fury left eight more persons dead, taking the number of people killed in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to 138.

Lives have been saved by surveillance programmes, 50 threats averted, Obama says
Obama on Wednesday defended US internet and phone surveillance programmes as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.

Cities

Mumbai: Minor raped by friend's father
The Parksite police arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly raping his daughter's friend at Powai garden on Thursday, last week.

Yamuna to break 35-year record on Wednesday
The muddy, swirling waters of the Yamuna were flowing over the danger mark, leading to the closure of the city's 145-year-old railway bridge.

Business

Sensex recovers 22 points on late buying
Reversing early losses, the S&P BSE benchmark sensex today closed 22 points higher on fag-end buying in bluechips including Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank and RIL.

Rupee drops 6 paise against dollar
The rupee failed to maintain initial gains against the dollar by slipping six paise to 58.83 per dollar on renewed demand from banks and importers.

Sports

Miller, Kleinveldt lead late SA fightback
South Africa made a brief comeback with an unbeaten 50-run stand between David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt after flurry of wickets in the first semifinalval.

Spain's Rafael Nadal seeded five at 2013 Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal was named 5th seed for Wimbledon, leaving his major title rivals to ponder meeting the 2008 and 2010 champion as early as the quarterfinals.

Entertainment

SRK doesn't like to miss his train
Romance is not the only constant in a Shah Rukh Khan film. The trailer of 'Chennai Express' is a reminder of how the train and backpack are equally integral to his films.

Disney signs Ranbir Kapoor for 'Jagga Jasoos'
Actor Ranbir Kapoor has been signed by Disney for 'Jagga Jasoos' franchise and the film's shooting will commence in September next year.

Infotech

Huawei unveils world's slimmest phone, Ascend P6
Huawei on Tuesday launched what it said was the world's thinnest smartphone, which it hopes will take on high-end rivals like Apple and Samsung.

Laptops, tablets without BIS mark face ban in India
Almost every category of electronic products sold in India after July 3 will require a IS (Indian Standard) certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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June 18, 2013

Top Headlines

Rain fury: Death toll mounts to 73, thousands stranded
Rain fury claimed 11 more lives in the north, taking the toll to 73, even as 71,440 pilgrims remained stranded in monsoon-ravaged Uttarakhand.

BJP enforces bandh in Bihar, top leaders arrested in Patna
Top BJP leaders and about 500 party workers were arrested here as the party enforced a day-long bandh to protest the 'betrayal' by the ruling JD(U).

UP DSP murder case: Raja Bhaiya agrees to undergo lie detector test
Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya gave his consent for a lie detector test in connection with the murder case of Kunda DSP Zia-ul-Haq.

Cities

Techie arrested for posting obscene pictures of wife on internet
Cyber Crime sleuths have arrested a 38-year-old software engineer for posting obscene pictures of his wife on the internet.

Promote constable with 30 years of service: HC
For a constable working with the state police department for nearly three decades, the HC directed the DG and IG to consider his case for promotion.

Business

Foreign Investment Promotion Board clears 16 FDI proposals worth Rs 1,647 crore
The government has approved 16 projects envisaging foreign investment worth Rs 1,647 crore, deferring Punj Lloyd's proposals for lack of security clearance.

Rupee to remain under pressure, experts say
The rupee would remain under pressure due to the strengthening of the dollar against major global currencies and the widening trade deficit.

Sports

We will be desperate to beat India in semis: Jayawardene
"Warm-up games or whatever, it doesn't count right now. It's a big tournament. It's the semifinal, so looking forward to that," said Jayawardene.

Saina Nehwal eyeing first title of 2013 in Singapore
After failing to retain crowns in Thailand and Indonesia, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal will now look to break her nine-month title drought.

Entertainment

Is Jiah Khan's suicide letter fake?
TOI has obtained copies of Jiah's 'last letter' and a set of five love letters. The findings seem to suggest that the handwritings do not match.

I’m blessed with an expressive face: Sonakshi Sinha
Sonakshi Sinha is making heads turn with her subtle '50s look in her upcoming film Lootera.

Infotech

Vodafone India slashes 2G data rates by 80%
Vodafone India has cut 2G data rates by 80%, from 10p/10kb to 2p/10kb.

Wearable tech: Batteries are game changers
Longer-lasting batteries are crucial for a new crop of wearable computers whose rise may upend Apple and Google's dominance of mobile devices.

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