[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Pak, Hurriyat, militants allowed smooth polls in J&K, Mufti says

Daily Newsletter | Monday, March 02, 2015 TOP HEADLINES MORE » Pak, Hurriyat, militants allowed smooth polls in J&K, Mufti says The PDP-BJP coalition government got off to a rocky start with chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed crediting “people from across the border” for the smooth conduct of Jammu & Kashmir assembly elections, only to be challenged by both the BJP and the Congress. ‘We wanted a Hindu CM, but Mufti our best bet’ Raghunath market situated around the Raghunath temple in the old quarter of Jammu is the city’s oldest market. Bill soon to criminalize bribery in pvt sector The government is considering amendments in domestic laws that would criminalize any attempt to bribe foreign public officials and officials of public international organizations, and bring in other legislative changes that would make India fully compliant with the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). CITIES MORE » Delhi: Rains to continue for another day Delhiites woke up to a rainy Sunday with the national capital region witnessing sporadic rainfall and strong winds from the early hours. 17 additional trains in Delhi Metro from Monday The induction of 17 trains into the services of Delhi Metro from tomorrow may offer the commuters a slight respite from the constant jostling for space, especially during the peak hours in the evening. Kejriwal promises piped supply in Delhi for all in 5 years Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said his government has decided to provide piped water to every household in the national capital within five years. TECH MORE » Samsung unveils Galaxy S6 Edge with screens on 3 sides Samsung Mobile today took the covers off its Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones, which mark the biggest upgrade in the company's mobile portfolio yet. Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge Vs HTC One (M9) Vs Apple iPhone 6 We take a look how the HTC One (M9) faces off against the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge, and the Apple iPhone 6. In pics: Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge We got a chance to spend some time with the phone and here’s how the two phones look and feel… SPORTS MORE » India have been provided favourable pitches, says Sarfraz Former Pak pacer Sarfraz Nawaz accused the ICC of favoring the Indian team in World Cup by providing them pitches tailor made to suit their strengths. Chelsea outmuscle Tottenham to win League Cup Chelsea overpowered London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the League Cup final at a rain-swept Wembley to lift the first silverware of English season. WC: Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 20 runs for first win Embattled Pakistan finally opened their account in the World Cup as they laboured to a narrow 20-run win over a spirited Zimbabwe in a Pool B match. BUSINESS MORE » Dalal Street finds no devil in detail, sensex may rally Dalal Street investors are expected to take the sensex and nifty higher on Monday, after having found nothing that could be termed as devil in the detail in Budget’s fine print. No capital gains tax on merged mutual funds Mutual fund (MF) investors have something to cheer from the budget. Scheme mergers will no longer be considered as fresh investments, allowing investors to make exits earlier without incurring taxes. Govt’s tax moves to ensure policy certainty, assure investors The budget has unveiled several measures which will add certainty to taxation policy in the months ahead and help make the country an attractive destination for investors and improve the ease of doing business. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » Sunny Leone excited about her ‘sexy comedy’ Sunny Leone and Ram Kapoor are all set to tickle the audience’s funny bone with their comic caper Kuch Kuch Locha Hai. The Zafars name their daughter Alyza Ali Zafar and his wife Ayesha Fazli were blessed with a daughter on February, 23. After much discussion on what they should name her, it’s the couple’s four-year-old son who eventually found a name for his baby sister. Unexpected rains cause huge losses for Sunny Deol Sunny Deol, who is directing Ghayal Once Again, was in for a rude shock when the city woke up to an unexpected downpour on Saturday. The actor, on reaching Kamalistan Studios, saw his unit hands running helter- skelter as rain water started dripping onto the lavish set. 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