[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Election Commission faces big test on West Bengal Phase II polls today

Daily Newsletter | Sunday, April 17, 2016 TOP HEADLINES MORE » Election Commission faces big test on West Bengal Phase II polls today The EC action, the unending violence (nine deaths till Saturday), the spate of complaints (2,872 on the first two polling days) seem to have upstaged the political battle. India has 17 judges for a million people The flyover crash that may cost Didi dear CITIES MORE » Aamir visits Beed, says conserving water the only way to tackle drought Bollywood actor Aamir Khan on Friday visited Beed, one of the three worst drought-affected districts in Marathwada, as part of a water conservation awareness campaign. Char Dham yatra to have a ‘political colour’ in 2016 This year’s char dham yatra, starting May 9, would be slightly different when compared to the previous ones. Farmer bears loss of Rs 1L, gets compensation of Rs 81 Jairam said, "Tehsildar sent me this cheque of Rs 81 as compensation, what do I do with this, commit suicide? I have a loan of Rs 1.2 lakh from banks add to that Rs 1 lakh loss of my crops on four acres of land. TECH MORE » What happens on the internet in 60 seconds Here's what 60 seconds mean on the most important elements of internet -- Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, YouTube, Tinder, Snpachat, YouTube and more .... What new iPad Pro 9.7 reveals about iPhone 7 Apple's latest iPad, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, has been receiving rave reviews for its display. After recent tests, display specialist website DisplayMate has termed the display on iPad Pro 9.7 as "Truly impressive top performing display and a major upgrade to the display on the iPad Air 2. Apple may cut iPhone SE production: Report Apple Inc will continue its reduced production of iPhones in the quarter ending June in light of sluggish sales, the Nikkei business daily reported, citing parts suppliers notified of the plan. SPORTS MORE » IPL 9: Finch seals Gujarat Lions a last-ball thriller Gujarat Lions continued their impressive start to IPL 9 with their third successful chase in a row, this one the toughest of the lot owing to the way Mumbai Indians fought trying to defend a total of 143/8. IPL: Gambhir powers KKR to eight-wicket win over SRH Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa set the platform with a 92-run opening stand as Kolkata Knight Riders registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the eighth game of the Indian Premier League season nine on Saturday. Australia thrash India 4-0 to win Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Indian hockey team's dismal run against Australia continued as they suffered 0-4 defeat in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. A brace from Thomas William Craig and Matt Gohdes helped Australia clinch their ninth title at the tournament. BUSINESS MORE » Iran calls for the US to ease banking restrictions Iran's foreign minister on Saturday called on the United States to ease restrictions on non-American banks doing business with the Islamic Republic, saying it would help reassure Iranians over last year's nuclear deal. ITC to resume cigarette production amid health warning row The country's biggest cigarette maker ITC Ltd said it would resume production at its factories "consequent upon" a favorable court order, two weeks after it decided to shutter its plants over the government's stringent new packaging rules. The government ordered that from April 1, 85% of a cigarette pack's surface had to be covered in health warnings. Gold, silver climb on global cues, seasonal buying Gold prices surged by Rs 180 to Rs 29,430 per ten grams at the bullion market, tracking a firm global trend and pick up in buying by jewellers and retailers amid wedding season demand. Silver also edged up by Rs 50 to Rs 38,700 per kg on higher demand from industrial units and coin makers. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » 'Udta Punjab' trailer: Of drug-fuelled dreams Just like the posters, the trailer, too, has a quirky feel to it. Overall, the film's trailer further heightens the hype around the film. PIC: Salman-Anushka shoot in Lucknow The NP Boys School on Mandir Marg turned into a hospital set on Thursday, as Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma shot for their upcoming film. Sanjay Dutt to start his new film soon Speculations about Sanjay Dutt’s first film after he was released from prison can now be put to rest. Other Newsletters from TOI: Breaking News | Digest | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style Unsubscribe | To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2016 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service