[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Bihar assembly polls: BJP, allies set to wrap up seat-sharing talks

Daily Newsletter | Friday, September 11, 2015 TOP HEADLINES MORE » Bihar assembly polls: BJP, allies set to wrap up seat-sharing talks The numbers are expected to be finalized soon as the initial claims put forward by various NDA constituents are whittled down in the course of negotiations. A story in numbers: How politics has failed Bihar Poll-bound Bihar is historically one of the poorest regions of the country with allthe features of a grossly under-developed economy — low level of industrialization, dependence on agriculture, endemic poverty,loweducational levels, high rates of outward migration,high population growth rates and extreme poverty. Price rise: Pulses not onions are truly racing The prices of pulses, considered the common man’s source of protein, have flared in recent months and some of them are selling at over Rs 100 per kg, beyond the reach of the aam aadmi. CITIES MORE » Two Gurgaon girls suffocate to death in car It was that time after lunch. The mother was taking a nap. The father was away, working in his farm. Elder brother Manpreet was doing his homework. Fire breaks out in Ujjain chemical factory; no casualty A major fire broke out at a chemical factory here on Thursday evening causing loss of assets worth lakhs of rupees. Homemaker killed in her Vile Parle residence; robbery motive A homemaker was found murdered with her throat slit in the third floor flat situated in Swapna residential building in Vile Parle (East) on Thursday. TECH MORE » Apple iPhone 6S, 6S Plus: 10 things to know The tech giant unveiled the two updated iPhones -- iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus -- at an event in San Francisco’s mega Bill Graham Civic auditorium. Talking about the new smartphones, Apple CEO Tim Cook said, "They look familiar, but we have changed everything about these iPhones." Here are 10 things you need to know about Apple's latest iPhones. Apple iPhone 6S, 6S Plus first impressions The new iPhones look the same as last year's models on the outside. But changes on the inside matter, from camera improvements to new sensors that enable quicker access to tasks. 7 iPhone 6S features taken from other phones As expected, Apple unveiled two new iPhones - iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus at its special event in San Francisco. SPORTS MORE » Virat Kohli joins IPTL side 'UAE Royals' as co-owner Joining the IPTL bandwagon, India Test captain Virat Kohli has become co-owner of UAE Royals, which will be led by Swiss great Roger Federer. India beat Malaysia 9-1, enter semi-final of Junior Asia Cup Rani Rampal led from the front and slammed a hat-trick as Indian eves thrashed Malaysia 9-1 in their last league game of the seventh women's Junior Asia Cup. Allrounders fast becoming a rare commodity in cricket In the last few years these cricketing allrounders, especially the match-winners among them, are becoming a rare commodity at international level. BUSINESS MORE » 'Competitive federalism' triggers reforms in states "Competitive federalism" is driving states to rush in with reforms that have made it easier for businessmen to electronically register and pay taxes, obtain electricity connections more easily and have a simpler regime for inspections by labour and pollution inspectors. Reebok set to bring mixed martial arts league UFC Indian fans may finally get a chance to have a glimpse of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heartthrob Ronda Rousey. Nandan Nilekani funds initiative to alleviate poverty The Nudge Foundation, a non-profit that focuses on sustainable poverty alleviation, has received a seed grant of $200,000 from Infosys co-founder and former UIDAI chief Nandan Nilekani. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » What's common between Sooraj and Salman? In the film business, it’s common to have a Godfather. Today as Salman introduces his Sooraj to his world, we bring you five uncanny stark similarities between the mentor-protégé duo. PIC: Salman Khan with 'Hero' family Actor Salman Khan recently posted a picture of the entire 'Hero' family on social media. Movie Review: 'Hero' Top cop Mathur’s daughter, Radha (Athiya Shetty) is kidnapped by Sooraj (Sooraj Pancholi), the protégé of her father’s arch-rival. Cupid plays his part in making them fall in love. But, this volatile love story can never end in happiness. Do they give up on each other? Other Newsletters from TOI: Breaking News | Digest | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style Unsubscribe | To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2015 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service

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