[wanabidii] Top Headlines: 'Our nuclear devices not just showpieces', Pak threatens India

Daily Newsletter | Thursday, September 29, 2016 TOP HEADLINES MORE » 'Our nuclear devices not just showpieces', Pak threatens India Islamabad is open to using tactical devices — a reference to tactical nuclear weapons that Pakistan is believed to possess — against India if it feels its safety is threatened, Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said in an interview to Pakistani TV channel SAMAA. 'India a responsible N-state, Pak an unstable one' US defence secretary Ashton Carter has termed India “a responsible nuclear state”, saying Pakistan’s “history of nuclear weapons is entangled in tensions” and that the US was working with Islamabad to ensure stability. How operational gaps are handicapping military The cabinet committee on security (CCS) has cleared the acquisition of two more regiments of the indigenous Pinaka multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) for the Army, which will help the force boost its medium-range, high-volume firepower. CITIES MORE » TECH MORE » Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus price details revealed, goes up to Rs 92,000 The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB and 256GB will cost Rs 72,000, Rs 82,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively Apple slashes prices of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by up to Rs 22,000 Apple has announced biggest-ever price drop for its smartphones in India. Under the new pricing, iPhone 6S (128GB), carying an MRP of Rs 82,000, will now be available at an MRP of Rs 60,000. iPhone 6s Plus (128GB) will now be available at an MRP of Rs 70,000, the smartphone too has received a price cut of Rs 22,000. Apple's 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE, too has got a price cut. The 64GB version of iPhone SE will now be available at Rs 44,000. WhatsApp privacy policy challenged in Delhi High Court: 5 things to know A public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court (HC) challenges the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy. SPORTS MORE » Gautam Gambhir's selection gives a ray of hope to seniors This means that Yuvraj Singh would be in contention for a comeback to the national team, if he is able to prove fitness and form in domestic cricket. Reputation will no longer count for the new selection panel. Will play to beat Pak for sake of our soldiers: Sreejesh Acknowledging the supreme sacrifice made by Indian soldiers at the borders, national hockey captain PR Sreejesh vowed that his team will give its all to beat Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia next month. Anil Kumble wants Martin Guptill's run drought to continue "Well it's never easy for someone to come to the subcontinent and play his shots. He is a strokemaker. We know Guptill is a quality player and it's not easy coming to the subcontinent having not had good form," Kumble said. BUSINESS MORE » Sebi allows trading in options contracts on commodities Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday allowed commodity derivatives exchanges (commexes) to start trading options contracts on commodities. As of now commexes are allowed to trade only in commodity futures. British Airways, Qatar Airways sign revenue-sharing deal British Airways has signed a revenue-sharing agreement with Qatar Airways, allowing the pair to co-operate on scheduling and pricing, BA's owner IAG said in a statement on Wednesday. State-owned Qatar Airways owns 20 percent of IAG. Greek PM expects 'positive news' on debt by year end Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday he expected a positive outcome to discussions on debt relief for the country this year. Greece's debt pile corresponds to 176 percent of its national output. Lenders have promised to look at how Greece's debt mountain can be made sustainable. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » Mehmood: Dialogue that we will remember forever Today is the birthday of one of the priceless gems of Indian cinema – Mehmood. His funny one-liners and witty dialogue delivery will always make his fans laugh out loud.  Tom Hanks: Intrigued by India’s diverse population In an elaborate interview with Bombay Times, the actor speaks about India, Bollywood, working with Irrfan and his thoughts on being Hollywood’s ‘quintessential good guy’. Pics: Nephew Ahil is uncle Salman’s duplicate Salman Khan is very fond of his nephew Ahil and their candid clicks on social media are a proof of that. 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