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    Wednesday, September 4, 2013

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    September 04, 2013

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    SC refuses to review its order on convicted politicians
    The SC today refused to entertain Centre's plea seeking a review of its verdict on disqualification of MPs and MLAs on being convicted in a criminal case.

    Raghuram Rajan takes over as RBI governor amidst economic storm
    "The country could not have asked for a more capable person to lead the RBI in these most difficult times," outgoing governor D Subbarao said.

    Coalgate: BJP says PM should offer to depose before CBI
    Swaraj said in case the government did not register the FIR, it would be construed that it has much to hide.

    Cities

    19 years after taking Rs 200 bribe, man sent to jail
    A gram panchayat bill collector convicted of taking a bribe of Rs 200 has finally landed in prison, 19 years after committing the crime.

    Kolkata turns into terror network hub
    A detailed analysis of the activities of Islamic terror outfits reveals that West Bengal remained as most silent but crucial module for more than one decade.

    Business

    Sensex closes 333 points up on value buying as rupee rebounds
    The rupee, which fell to intra-day lows of 68.6 levels, was trading at 67.1 levels against dollar on suspected RBI intervention.

    Gold gains for second day, surges Rs 660 on global cues
    Traders said sustained buying by stockists amid a firming global trend mainly led to an upsurge in gold prices.

    Sports

    MCA wants to host Tendulkar's 200th Test at Wankhede
    MCA wants to host what would be Tendulkar's 200th Test match against the West Indies in November at the Wankhede Stadium.

    The IOA has failed the country, says Abhinav Bindra
    India's elite athletes have piled the pressure on IOA and demanded the removal of all tainted officials in order to overturn the country's Olympic ban.

    Entertainment

    Katrina not to romance Salman in Prabhu Deva's film
    Actress Katrina Kaif has not been signed opposite superstar Salman Khan for Prabhu Deva's next film, the makers have said.

    Bachchan's lavish property in Dubai
    Abhishek Bachchan may have denied it hotly in the past, but the family has indeed invested in a lavish property in Dubai.

    Infotech

    Microsoft-Nokia deal: Lumia smartphones to get price cut in India
    Microsoft's dramatic acquisition of Nokia's global cellphone business will result in a reduction in prices of Lumia handsets in most markets.

    Why Nokia didn't sell patents to Microsoft
    Yhe Finnish company could also get a big future payoff at the expense of Android phone makers.

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    Tuesday, September 3, 2013

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    September 03, 2013

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    Tulsi Prajapati case: Congress demands Narendra Modi's resignation
    A sting operation claimed to have "exposed" a plan by senior BJP leaders to save the Gujarat chief minister's key aide Amit Shah in Tulsi Prajapati encounter case.

    Asaram's bail plea hearing put off till Wednesday
    The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticized the government for unnecessarily providing heavy security to Asaram, accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl.

    Israel says it carried out joint missile test with US in Mediterranean
    Israel said it carried out a test of a missile, used as a target in a US-funded anti-missile system, in the Mediterranean on Tuesday.

    Cities

    70-year-old pavement dweller dies in sunshade collapse
    An elderly woman died after a portion of a concrete sunshade of a shop fell on her in Tamil Nadu's Adambakkam on Tuesday.

    Delhi schoolboy run over by DTC bus
    A 14-year-old student was on Tuesday run over by a DTC bus while he was returning from school, police said.

    Business

    Hyundai Motor launches new compact car 'Grand i10'
    'Grand i10', that will be positioned between i20 and i10, has been modified by the Indian engineers to suit local market.

    Sensex closes 651 points down on Syria fears and rupee fall
    Sensex on Tuesday plunged over 651 points on massive selling as the rupee breached 68-mark against dollar on fresh signs of trouble in Syria.

    Sports

    Dumped Roger Federer battles crisis of confidence
    Federer spoke of a crisis of confidence after he "self-destructed" in a stunning fourth-round defeat to unfancied Spaniard Tommy Robredo at the US Open.

    Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Delhi Daredevils
    Former India coach Gary Kirsten was appointed chief coach of the Delhi Daredevils for the seventh season of the Indian Premier League.

    Entertainment

    Daniel Radcliffe mobbed in Venice
    "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe was mobbed by his teen fans as he attended the Venice Film Festival.

    Sushant to take preparatory leave for 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshi'
    After the release of "Shuddh Desi Romance", actor Sushant Singh Rajput will take some time off to prepare for his role in "Detective Byomkesh Bakshi".

    Infotech

    Airtel revises some postpaid mobile rates from September 8
    Some postpaid customers of Bharti Airtel will have to pay up to 50 per cent more for making calls from September 8.

    Microsoft buys Nokia mobile unit to fight Apple, Google
    Investors cheered the news, as Nokia's share price soared by 45% in opening trading on the Helsinki stock exchange to 4.3 euros.

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    Monday, September 2, 2013

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    September 02, 2013

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    Asaram Bapu sent to 14-day judicial custody
    The case against Asaram Bapu, arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram, is "very strong", Jodhpur Police said.

    No decision on shutting petrol pumps at night:, Veerappa Moily says
    "It is not our idea. It is an idea which is coming from public and others. No decision has been taken to keep petrol pumps dry during any part of the day," Moily said.

    Philanthropists make a beeline to sponsor child prodigy Sushma
    It's raining funds for Lucknow's 13-year-old child prodigy Sushma Verma who has been enrolled to MSc Microbiology at Lucknow University.

    Cities

    Couple held for duping 100 people in Mumbai
    A Virar-based couple has been arrested for cheating over 100 job aspirants by taking money for job placements and later reneging on their promise.

    Raipur citizens name potholes after politicians
    Next time your clothes get dirty due to muddy water in the potholes of Raipur roads, you would know who to curse for.

    Business

    Jet Airways jumps on hopes of clearance for Etihad deal
    Etihad and Jet have extended the deal closing deadline for the second time until the end of September.

    Gold futures down 1.19% on global cues, profit-booking
    Gold futures prices on Monday fell by 1.19% to Rs 32,598 per 10 grams as speculators offloaded their positions, taking weak cues from the global market.

    Sports

    Gautam Gambhir cuts short county stint due to family reasons
    Gautam Gambhir has been forced to cut short his stint with Essex due to family reasons but the club is hopeful of his return before the end of the season.

    India to play five Tests in England
    India will play five Tests in England for the first time since 1959 during next year's tour, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday.

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    Chennai Express crosses Rs 222 crores: All Time Blockbuster
    The film broke earlier set records of Salman Khan's 'Ek Tha Tiger' and Aamir Khan '3 Idiots' to become the highest moneymaker of all times.

    Kareena flaunting a baby bump for 'Gori Tere Pyaar Mein'
    Kareena Kapoor Khan has often expressed a nonchalant attitude towards motherhood but it is sure a good look on her.

    Infotech

    TCS to implement NCB's core banking platform
    As part of efforts to develop electronic services and ensure quality services to its customers across all channels.

    Micromax A74 smartphone launched at Rs 7,749
    Indigenous smartphone maker Micromax has launched the A74, a budget offering, in India.

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    Sunday, September 1, 2013

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    September 01, 2013

    Top Headlines

    Indian spices under regulatory scanner in US
    Many spices from India have come under scanner of the health watchdog FDA for being susceptible to Salmonella bacteria contamination.

    Gujarat riots unfortunate, unfair to blame Modi for them, Rajnath Singh says
    Rajnath Singh on Sunday said it was unfair to blame Modi for the incident and accused Congress and some other parties of dividing the country on religious lines.

    Asaram quizzed by Jodhpur police amid tight security
    Asaram was on Sunday quizzed by police in Jodhpur after being flown from Indore for allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram.

    Cities

    Fix private ambulance fares by October 31: Bombay HC to Maharashtra govt
    Bombay high court has directed Maharashtra government to ensure that fares of private ambulances are fixed by October 31, 2013.

    Over 900 govt residences in Delhi in 'dangerous' state: CPWD
    Mumbai comes second with 704 dilapidated houses, as per details provided by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to a parliamentary panel.

    Business

    ICICI Securities launches investment advisory services
    As per the company, the new advisory services covers financial planning, investment portfolio evaluation, quarterly reviews along with ongoing advisory support.

    Tata group market value nears Rs 6 trillion
    Salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group is closing in on to become the country's first business house to attain a market valuation of Rs 6 lakh crore.

    Sports

    N Srinivasan stays in exile, annual general meeting of BCCI on September 29
    The working committee decided that Dalmiya will continue to oversee the board's day-to-day functioning till the annual general meeting in Chennai.

    Sachin Tendulkar to play 200th Test against West Indies at home
    Sachin is all set to play his 200th Test match on home soil with the BCCI trying to squeeze in a series against West Indies ahead of South Africa tour.

    Entertainment

    Robert Pattinson worries about his looks
    "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson has revealed that stardom has made him conscious to look good whenever he steps outside his home.

    Irrfan, Naseeruddin Shah in 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' sequel
    Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan is all set to work with ace actor Naseeruddin Shah in "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" sequel.

    Infotech

    Most Android users don't use security software
    According to a survey, over 50% of Android-based smartphone and tablet owners do not use any security software to protect their devices against cyberthreats.

    Infosys needs to be more open to outsiders for top posts: CLSA
    The brokerage firm said Infosys now needs a fresh approach on leadership planning from what it has adopted in the past.

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