[wanabidii] Top Headlines: How PM Modi won over Mamata? Rs 3008cr Bangla border package

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How PM Modi won over Mamata? Rs 3008cr Bangla border package

Just how PM Narendra Modi won over Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has been the biggest political mystery over the past week. It turns out that a compensation package of Rs 3,009 crore in the India-Bangladesh enclave exchange pact helped Modi take Didi on board during his recent Kolkata visit.

'Innocent won’t be harassed in black money hunt'

But govt won’t spare big fish, Arun Jaitley told in Lok Sabha.

For long haul, ‘Desi Air Force One’ on horizon

PM Narendra Modi will now get a plush, highly-secure, office high in the sky. Fitted with advanced self-protection suites to jam and beat hostile incoming missiles and encrypted satellite communication facilities, the new ‘Desi Air Force One’ is set to be cleared soon.

CITIES

Delhi: Abused and hurt for not paying Rs 200

It was past 1pm.Lunchtime.Ramanjeet Kaur, 40, was rushing home with her three hungry daughters on a scooter after meeting the teachers of the middle one at school.

20kg of gold buried in Mumbai building crash

As more than 20kg gold is likely to be part of the debris of the Kalbadevi building that crashed on Saturday after a fire, an SRPF platoon—23 police personnel—has been deployed to protect the rubble that has been dumped at Mumbadevi playground.

Hyderabad man held for sexually assaulting daughter’s friend

Bowenpally police have arrested a 46-year-old businessman, Raju, for allegedly misbehaving with his daughter’s friend. The accused has been remanded in judicial custody on Monday.

TECH

10 best smartphones you can buy under Rs 30,000

Out in the market to buy a new smartphone? Not sure which one to buy? The wide range available -- both online and offline -- adding to the confusion? Here's help. Read on for our list of 10 best smartphones you can buy under Rs 30,000.

Low appraisals trigger rise in IT-telecom hiring: Report

Talent demand in the IT industry had slipped by 3% in March but hiring picked up again in April with the rolling out of appraisals, the report said.

Net neutrality: VOIP calls not the same as mobile calls says IAMAI

The IAMAI has disputed arguments of the country's top three telcos and industry associations on the financial loss.

SPORTS

Hyderabad overcome David Miller onslaught to stay alive

David Miller's unbeaten 44-ball 89 went in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their playoff hopes alive with a five-run victory against Kings XI Punjab.

Yuvraj's auction price was market determined: DD CEO

Delhi Daredevils CEO Hemant Dua said that it was IPL market that decided Yuvraj Singh's price of Rs 16 crore and the franchise is firmly backing the star.

I have been constantly targeted by umpires: Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard taped his mouth in protest during Mumbai's game against RCB after being warned by umpire Vineet Kulkarni for sledging Chris Gayle.

BUSINESS

Audacious track record clinched the job for Kamath

ICICI Bank chairman Kundapur Vaman Kamath’s success in another multilateral institution — the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and his track record as an audacious, development-oriented financier has helped clinch the top job at the BRICS bank.

Govt adds shine to gold deposit plan

A damaged bangle or your broken chain lying in a bank locker may help you earn 2-3% interest under the proposed Gold Monetization Scheme (GMS) that is being finalized by the government.

Car sales up 18%, fastest in 30 months

Car sales grew 18% in April, the fastest rate in the last 30 months, Riding on an improvement in sentiment after the Modi government took charge about a year back.

ENTERTAINMENT

Bombay Velvet's certification revised

Bombay Velvet, the upcoming Ranbir Kapoor-Anushka Sharma starrer, has got U/A certification from the Revising Committee of Central Board of Film Certification. While this rating deems the film can be viewed by people of all ages, it comes with parental guidance for those below 12 years of age.