[wanabidii] Top Headlines: File noting exposed UPA attempt to frame Amit Shah in Sohrab case: Jaitley

Daily Newsletter | Wednesday, December 31, 2014 TOP HEADLINES MORE » File noting exposed UPA attempt to frame Amit Shah in Sohrab case: Jaitley The file noting had clearly said that the framing Amit Shah in "encounter" of Sohrabuddin Sheikh was essential for implicating Modi, Arun Jaitley said. MS Dhoni takes the highway, Mahi way The Indian cricket board (BCCI) announced Dhoni's retirement from Test cricket, effective immediately, moments after a nervy India managed a draw in the third Test at the MCG. Govt ends duty sops: Cars, TVs, ACs to cost more The new year is likely to begin on a sour note if you were planning to welcome 2015 with new purchases. CITIES MORE » Deaths of mothers spark protest at Coimbatore government hospital After two maternal deaths were reported in Udhagamandalam, two more women who were shifted from the hill station to the government hospital in Coimbatore died, sparking protests here by their kin on Tuesday. Minorities’ welfare still on the backburner in Telangana At a time when the Telangana government is making announcements, minorities continue to be discriminated against at the policy level in terms of eligibility criteria vis-à-vis other weaker sections, experts opined on Tuesday. Singareni MD to hold multiple administrative posts In a first of its kind, the Telangana government on Tuesday issued orders appointing 1997 batch IAS officer N Sridhar as chairman and managing director of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), while giving him additional charge of collector of Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts. TECH MORE » Online startup boom: What made the year 2014 special Consumer internet companies raised over $4 billion this year amid an unprecedented global appetite for India's digital pie. Over 1,250 new ventures sprouted, with the number of mobile-first startups growing fastest 5 biggest milestones for Indian e-commerce industry in 2014 Consumer internet companies raised over $4 billion this year amid an unprecedented appetite for India’s digital pie. SPORTS MORE » Indian Super League was watched by 429 million on TV An aggregate of 429 million viewers watched the inaugural Indian Super League live on TV, making it the 2nd most-watched sport in India after cricket. Mahendra Singh Dhoni retires from Test cricket Mahendra Singh Dhoni surprised the cricket world with his sudden announcement of immediate retirement from Test cricket, making way for Virat Kohli to don the mantle of captaincy. Gareth Bale not for sale at any price: Real Madrid Real Madrid have made it clear to Manchester United and other possible suitors for his signature that Gareth Bale is not for sale at any price. BUSINESS MORE » AAI tells SpiceJet to pay Rs 200 crore A question mark is hanging on whether SpiceJet will be able to fly in New Year or not. Have not commented on RBI, governor: Jaitley Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said he had not commented on the Reserve Bank of India or governor Raghuram Rajan during his speech at the Make in India workshop on Monday. Two-wheeler lending gathers pace Six years after auto financiers - both banks and NBFCs - burnt their fingers in the two-wheeler business, loans for motorcycles and scooters are once again picking up speed. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » Alia and Saif spoof themselves This year can be safely called the year of social media proliferation, when micro-blogging sites became more than just an active audience engagement platform. Amongst the multiple trends witnessed in 2014, we list the popular ones. PK: Twitterattis mock Subramanian Swamy BJP functionary Subramanian Swamy drew attention on Twitter once again after he questioned the source of investment in Aamir Khan's latest flick, PK, earning him incredulous reactions and dismissive retorts from the Twitterati. Other Newsletters from TOI: Entertainment | Tech | Movie Reviews | Life & Style To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2014 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service