[wanabidii] Top Headlines: CBI brings 'evidence' from US in Rs 1,350 crore Embraer deal probe

Daily Newsletter | Sunday, January 08, 2017 TOP HEADLINES MORE » CBI brings ‘evidence’ from US in Rs 1,350 crore Embraer deal probe Top CBI sources said that a team had recently gone to the US to collect evidence on Embraer which could be useful in proving the corruption charges in the deal signed in India. “The documents are now being scrutinised,” said the officer. Buy your dream home with IDBI Home Loans Power packed customized features to suit your home loan requirements. Apply now! Recommended by Colombia 'People have right to know source of BJP funds' PM Narendra Modi stepped up his drive against corruption ahead of assembly elections to five states, pledging BJP will be proactive in disclosing funds received by it and urged other parties to follow suit. Note ban will lead to clean economy, BJP says The BJP termed the aftermath of demonetisation a “sacred movement” during which the masses accepted the temporary suffering with enthusiasm and asserted that black money has now been deposited in banks that will lead to higher revenues and bigger and cleaner GDP. CITIES MORE » This company sells American products in India Shop international beauty products with delivery facility in India. Recommended by Colombia Rishabh Pant: Already a celeb in his college The batsman-wicketkeeper, who scored a whopping 972 runs in eight matches in the 2016/17 season of the Ranji Trophy, has just been selected for the Indian T20 International squad for the England series. Malls, multiplexes booked for overcharging in Mumbai In its ongoing campaign against overcharging, the department of legal metrology has thrown the rule book at prominent malls and multiplexes for overcharging on bottled water and soft drinks. Pan-India bird count: Send your location via Google Earth Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has announces its second pan-India bird count which is conducted seasonally under its initiative of Common Bird Monitoring Programme. After the first count for monsoon season in September 2016, the count for winter season has been organised on January 15, 2017. BNHS invites bird watchers, NGOs, ornithologists, and nature lovers to participate in it on a large scale. This programme is based on scientific methodology leading to data collection and in turn conservation of neighbourhood species. TECH MORE » Airtel, Vodafone announce new plans to take on Reliance Jio's 'Happy New Year' offer Vodafone Group Plc in November slashed the value of its Indian subsidiary by Rs 36,448.53 crore due to increased competition since Jio's entry. Fall in iPhone sales: Apple CEO Tim Cook gets a salary cut Apple penalized CEO Tim Cook for the iPhone maker's first sales slump in 15 years with a 15% pay cut. Cook still did extremely well, with a compensation package valued at $8.7 million for Apple's fiscal year that ended Sept. 24, according to a regula... Telecom companies take 'seven-point proposal' to Trai The telecom watchdog also agreed to look at combining data from various channels such as crowdsourcing, field test and network data. SPORTS MORE » 21 BCCI state units accept Lodha reforms With Supreme Court verdict already out, 21 state units have already confirmed in writing to Lodha Panel about implementing all reforms even as former presidents N Srinivasan and Anurag Thakur joined forces in Bengaluru. Better prepared for limited overs captaincy: Kohli The Test captaincy left him surprised but Virat Kohli says he is better-prepared to lead India in the limited-overs format as he has already picked up some tricks of the trade. Sania Mirza wins Brisbane doubles title but loses No.1 rank Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza picked up her first title of the season, combining with American Bethanie Mattek-Sands to lift the Brisbane International women's doubles title, but ended up losing the World No.1 crown to her partner. BUSINESS MORE » Some protectionism needed to help domestic companies: SBI chief State Bank chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya on Saturday said some level of protectionism is needed to safeguard national interest and also encourage entrepreneurs to build companies of global scale. Aurobindo Pharma to buy Portugal's Generis for 135 million euros Aurobindo Pharma on Saturday said it has inked a pact to acquire Portugal's Generis Farmaceutica SA from Magnum Capital Partners for a consideration of 135 million euros (around Rs 969 crore). Generis produces and sells pharma products in Portugal. China forex reserves fall for 6th month, near $3tn level Reserves fell by a slightly less than expected $41 billion last month to $3.011 trillion, central bank data showed on Saturday, following a drop of $69.06 billion in November. China's reserves fell nearly $320 billion in 2016, after a record drop of $513 billion in 2015. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » Actor’s actor Om Puri redefined idea of male lead Om Puri, whose haunting eyes and deafening silence captured the history of violence endured by an ordinary tribal in Aakrosh (1980) and whose portrayal of an upright cop simmering with coiled rage in Ardh Satya (1983) vaulted him to the pantheon of cinema’s finest performers, passed away on Friday. Priyanka Chopra is feeling blue after the holidays After celebrating New Year’s Eve in India with her family and friends, it was back to the grind for Priyanka Chopra. Irrfan Khan’s most memorable films Here’s taking a look at some of Irrfan Khan's best films. 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