[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Jammu & Kashmir sees rise in number of locals joining militancy

Daily Newsletter | Friday, February 24, 2017 TOP HEADLINES MORE » Jammu & Kashmir sees rise in number of locals joining militancy The emboldened nature of militancy in Jammu & Kashmir hit home yet again on Thursday, with a virtually military-style ambush of an Army column in Shopian leading to the death of three soldiers, even as the security establishment’s estimate of the number of terrorists in the state has undergone a sharp upward revision in recent times. Enjoy Home Loans @ 8.65%* p.a. Apply now for a completely online home loan process with lowest interest rates & quick processes. Recommended by Colombia Rahul still not mature, give him time: Sheila Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit tells that she has not stopped campaigning for the Congress in UP and insists that she has not retired from politics. "I was supposed to go to Kanpur and Banaras but then I fell ill so I could not go. Now I am better and will soon be going to Banaras," she said. BJP wins 8 of 10 Maharashtra corporations In the hierarchy of elections, municipal elections are generally considered a lowly third, after Lok Sabha and Assembly. But the very bitter falling-out between allies BJP and Shiv Sena had already injected a strong element of both political and personal drama into the elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the country’s richest civic body, which the Thackerays have controlled for two consecutive decades. CITIES MORE » How to plan for your child’s future with mutual funds? Here's why you need to plan 20 years in advance for your child's future Recommended by Colombia Brahmin adopted by SCs can get quota job, says Punjab and Haryana HC In an order that will have wide-ranging ramifications, the Punjab and Haryana high court has held that such a person cannot be denied a government job under the reserved category. Muslim constable moves Gujarat HC to keep his beard A Muslim police constable has moved the Gujarat high court after the police department asked him to shave off his beard. TECH MORE » Freedom 251 maker Ringing Bells' MD detained on fraud allegations Mohit Goel, the Director of Noida- based company Ringing Bells which had announced Freedom251 smartphones at an astonishingly low price of Rs 251 a piece, was detained today here on allegations of fraud, police said. US government should reconsider its position on H-1B: Manish Tewari The Trump administration should reconsider its position on H-1B visas, a senior Congress leader has said, warning that any move to curb these visas could become an "emotional irritant" in the Indo-US ties. Apple's 10th anniversary iPhone may have a lesson for global smartphone industry When Apple launches its much-anticipated 10th anniversary iPhone this fall, it will offer an unwitting lesson in how much the smartphone industry it pioneered has matured. SPORTS MORE » 1st Test: Starc fifty pushes Australia to 256/9 Fast slipping towards a low first innings score, Australia were rescued by a quickfire fifty from Mitchell Starc that pushed them to 256/9 at the close of play of the first Test against India in Pune on Thursday. Talking points: The long pause and one-handed stunner? Here's a look at the major talking points from the opening day's play of the first Test between India and Australia in Pune. Abu Dhabi Tour: Cavendish races to opening stage win Mark Cavendish of Dimension Data sprinted to the opening stage win of the 2017 Abu Dhabi Tour finishing the 189km course with a timing of 4:37.06. BUSINESS MORE » Indian economy remains a bright spot in global landscape The Indian economy is growing strongly and remains a bright spot in the global landscape despite temporary setback due to demonetisation, a senior IMF official has said. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » Movie Review: Rangoon Rangoon is an ambitious attempt to actually tell a triangular love story against the backdrop of war. Rare and unseen pictures of Bollywood stars Check out some of the most unseen and rare pictures of the star families of Bollywood... Other Newsletters from TOI: Breaking News | Digest | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style Unsubscribe | To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2017 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service