[wanabidii] Top Headlines: After the landslide, the slide: BJP humbled in bypolls 3 times running

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After the landslide, the slide: BJP humbled in bypolls 3 times running

The BJP received a sobering reality check yesterday when it was roundly defeated in the assembly byelections in the states of UP, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

India-Vietnam offshore oil-exploration agreement faces China wall

Chinese government sources said Beijing is prepared to severely oppose India’s “newfound enthusiasm” for Vietnam after defence deals with another rival, Japan.

Delhi University’s postgraduate English students want 3 teachers sacked

"Muslims brought homosexuality to India and taught Indians how to cheat and gamble." This is not the rant of a fringe group activist but the faculty member of Delhi University's English department statement in class, if the students are to be believed.

CITIES

In Agra, Shahrukh to play Sita in Ramlila

A 19-year-old city youth, Shahrukh Khan, will play the principal female character of Lord Ram’s wife Sita in the Ramlila being hosted by Uttar Madhaya Railway Sansthan, Agra Cantonment.

Cops set to launch Delhi's first virtual police station

You won't have to visit this police station physically. 'Housed' at the Crime Branch, it will be accessible to people only on mobile and computers and will help them register e-FIRs in case their cars and bikes are stolen.

25-year-old arrested for raping minor in Mumbai

A 25-year-old man, Sanjay Sharma, was arrested by the Charkop police on Tuesday on charges of raping a minor. The girl’s parents learnt that she was raped after they found her to be five months pregnant.

TECH

First Impressions: Micromax Canvas A1 Android One smartphone

Micromax Canvas A1 is the most expensive of the lot, priced at Rs 6,499. Here's what we feel about the phone...

New sense of excitement in India: Google's Pichai

Google's senior VP Sundar Pichai says, "India has always had potential but it’s now moving to have a big impact. The trends will only go in one direction from here."

Android One phones in India: 8 things to know

Google has launched Android One phones in India. Here are 10 things to know about the Android One phones...

SPORTS

Indian boxers cleared to fight under tricolour at Asian Games

After giving provisional recognition to Boxing India, the sport's world body has now permitted Indian pugilists to take part in the Asian Games under national flag.

Ganguly urges fans to support Atletico de Kolkata in ISL

Sourav Ganguly struck three goals from the spot as he urged fans to turn up in huge numbers and support the city's newest team Atletico de Kolkata in the ISL.

Indonesian Masters title is special: HS Prannoy

Young Indian shuttler HS Prannoy is relieved to have ended his title drought with victory at Indonesian Masters.

BUSINESS

SBI rejigs term deposit rates

The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has brought down its peak interest rate on domestic term deposits between one and three years to 8.75% from 9% earlier.

Adani breaks into top 10 rich club

A sharp 152% jump in his wealth saw Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani break into the list of 10 richest Indians even as Mukesh Ambani retained the pole position, according to a latest report.

India largest 2-wheeler market for Honda

India has become the biggest two-wheeler market in the world for Japanese major Honda, nearly three years after it decided to go solo following the split with Munjals of Hero.

ENTERTAINMENT

'We don’t go into frenzy on seeing SRK’s 6-pack abs'

So Deepika flaunted her perfect assets and some gawked and gaped, some others drooled and swooned, while some raised eyebrows and friends and feminists went into protest overdrive about the media coverage of it.

Raja Chaudhary to marry another Shveta next year

Raja Chaudhary, who recently said he will never get married again after his divorce with actress Shweta Tiwari, will actually be tying the knot soon. He is set to marry Shveta Sood, a Delhi-based Human Resources professional, in January next year.