[wanabidii] Top Headlines: US snooping on BJP unacceptable: Sushma to Kerry

Daily Newsletter | Friday, August 01, 2014 TOP HEADLINES MORE » US snooping on BJP unacceptable: Sushma to Kerry "I told Secretary Kerry that this was completely unacceptable to us as India and US are friendly countries. Friends don't snoop on each other," Swaraj said. Why victims of Maharashtra custodial deaths only from minorities: HC Observing that custodial deaths are occurring routinely, the Bombay high court said, "It seems to be happening only against certain persons from the minority community." Jihadis force govt to set up counterterrorism academy In the backdrop of global terrorism knocking on India's doors, the government is working on a proposal to set up India's first terrorism academy. CITIES MORE » Day’s rain gives Mumbai over a month’s water supply Santa Cruz, which recorded the lowest June rainfall in 63 years with a paltry 87.3mm, got 1468.7mm of rain in July —the highest ever in the month since 1951 Autorickshaw count dips at AAP rally in Delhi AAP's first attempt to retest political waters in the capital received a tepid response from one of its staunch supporters in the city?autorickshaw drivers Women staff at Ahmedabad colleges to conduct teaching work in sari Their male counterparts might be comfortable in a pair of jeans and semi-formal T-shirts occasionally but when it comes to women teaching at city colleges, they are asked to watch what they wear. TECH MORE » Samsung profit falls as smartphone sales slow Samsung warned earlier this month that the second quarter would be its worst in two years as rapid growth in smartphone sales had faded. Flipkart’s journey from Rs 4,00,000 to $5-6 billion Flipkart recently attracted a whopping $1 billion from its existing investors Tiger Global Management and Naspers. 10 hot gadgets launched in India recently Whether you have less than Rs 10,000 to spend or more than Rs 80,000, you have enough options to choose from. Here’s a look at 10 hot gadgets launched in India recently. SPORTS MORE » Full coverage: Glasgow Games, Day 8 India added 3 golds to its tally on Day 8 as wrestlers Yogeshwar and Babita won golds while discus thrower Vikas Gowda gave India its first gold in athletics event. Babita, Yogeshwar bring smiles back India finished the wrestling event at Commonwealth Games with 13 medals including 5 golds, 6 silvers and 2 bronzes, second to Canada's haul of six golds. Gowda wins India's first athletics medal Discus thrower Vikas Gowda won India's first gold medal from athletics in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at the Hampden Park Stadium on Thursday. BUSINESS MORE » Insurers to be liable for agents' misdeeds The move will come as a relief to millions of policyholders, who often complain that the policy sold to them was not what was promised to them and companies pass on the blame to the agents. Core sector rebounds, posts fastest growth in 9-mth The country's infrastructure sector expanded at its fastest pace in nine months in June powered by robust electricity, cement and coal sectors, adding to the optimism over the economy's turnaround prospects. Maruti profit surges 21% Higher sales and cost reduction measures boosted the first quarter earnings of the country’s top carmaker Maruti Suzuki in a day when Osamu Suzuki, chairman of the company’s parent Suzuki, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » 'I love Varun Dhawan' Ali Fazal officially debuted with Always Kabhi Kabhi but it’s only after playing Tasavur in Bobby Jasoos that he has become a heartthrob. To know more, go to follo.co.in/alifazal BA Pass bags the best lovemaking scene While Bollywood films may be a long way away from Hollywood when it comes to showcasing sex on screen, it’s heartening to see how filmmakers no longer consider lovemaking a taboo in films and are showing passionate sex in an aesthetic way. 'I owe Kick to Salman Khan' Nawazuddin Siddiqui has proved his versatility and acting prowess in a range of distinct roles before. And with Kick, he has touched new heights of commercial success. An overwhelmed Nawaz talks of his first negative character and more… About Us | Advertise with Us | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Sitemap To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2014 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service