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Sunday, August 23, 2015

Top Headlines: NSA level talks: Pakistan cries off pre-midnight deadline

Daily Newsletter | Sunday, August 23, 2015

TOP HEADLINES

NSA level talks:
Pakistan cries off pre-midnight deadline

The jinxed India- Pakistan NSA-level talks on terror finally collapsed on Saturday evening, with Islamabad pulling out of the engagement alleging that India had "unilaterally" killed the dialogue by imposing pre-conditions: a charge which was promptly rejected by New Delhi.

Separatists Shah, Lone detained at Delhi airport

Shah had come to Delhi with his two associates for a proposed meeting with Pakistan National Security advisor Sartaj Aziz, who is scheduled to reach Delhi on Sunday.

Don't carry Viagra on Haj, says advisory

As Haj pilgrims have begun to take off on their pilgrimage to Mecca, the things that pilgrims have been advised not to carry include Viagra, sexual oils and creams.

CITIES

Noida: Rs 5k fine for letting mosquitoes breed

The rising number of dengue cases across the city has prompted the Noida Authority to levy steep fines on people whose houses are found to be breeding spots of the dengue-spreading Aedes aegypti mosquito.

Just 45% of Bengaluru cares to make a choice

Once again, citizens of the IT City showed how apathetic they are to choosing their civic representatives. Just 45 per cent of the nearly 74 lakh electors cared to vote in Saturday's fiercely fought BBMP elections.

Politics on as panel postpones call on water cuts in Pune

The city's political class on Saturday failed to decide on implementing an imminent water cut, thus prolonging the decision by 15 days in a hope that the rain gods may return with full vigour.

TECH

15 most important execs under Google CEO Pichai

The recent restructuring has made India-born Sundar Pichai the new CEO of the new, leaner Google. Here's a quick look at who reports directly to Pichai, based partly on reports by The Information.

Samsung Galaxy A8 review

The Samsung Galaxy A8 smartphone has a gorgeous display, ultra-thin body, great looks, decent camera, and great battery life, but is bogged down by its average performance.

India emerges as No. 2 investment destination for Amazon

India has added new customers at the fastest rate for Amazon in its history of operations in multiple countries, the company's head of international consumer business, Diego Piacentini, told TOI.

SPORTS

India strengthen grip on Colombo Test

India lead Sri Lanka by 157 runs, mainly thanks to Amit Mishra's 4/43 and the repair work done by Ajinkya Rahane and Murali Vijay after the early loss of KL Rahul

Talking points: India take control despite Mathews ton

TOI Sports looks back at some key moments from day three of the Colombo Test between Sri Lanka and India.

Virender Sehwag joins Haryana Ranji team

Out-of-favour Indian batsman Virender Sehwag has finally decided to make a shift from Delhi to Haryana for the forthcoming domestic cricket season.

BUSINESS

German Linde Group to invest $200m in Andhra

Germany's Linde Group plans to invest $200 million in freezing of sea food and adding value to exports in Andhra Pradesh, which tops in fisheries production in India.

India's foreign reserves grows by $1.8bn

After two weeks of consecutive falls due to plunging gold prices and international currency devaluations, India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves gained $1.08 billion in the week ended August 14.

Govt hikes onion maximum export price to $700/tonne

The government today hiked the minimum export price of onions sharply by $275 per tonne to curb shipments and boost domestic supply to control spiraling retail prices that have touched up to Rs 80 per kg.