[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Now, 16-18-year-olds won't get off lightly for serious crimes

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Now, 16-18-year-olds won’t get off lightly for serious crimes

With sentiments running high over the recent release of the juvenile convict in the Nirbhaya case, the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Juvenile Justice Bill, which will amend the law to try those aged between 16 and 18 years as adults if they are accused of heinous crimes like rape and murder.

BSF plane crash near IGI Airport kills 10

A Border Security Force aircraft crashed just outside IGI Airport, within five minutes of taking-off from there on Tuesday morning, killing all 10 on board including two pilots and eight technicians from the force who were headed for Ranchi to repair an Mi-17 V5 helicopter.

BSF aircraft crash: All we know so far

CITIES

Juvenile, 16, among 3 held for gang-rape

On a day that the Rajya Sabha passed the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, reducing the age of juveniles who can be prosecuted for criminal offences from 18 to 16, police in Madurantakam, about 70km from Chennai, arrested three people, including a 16-year-old boy, for the gang-rape of a 21-year-old woman on December 11.

Burglar used booty to make movies

Cyberabad police have solved the sensational Deccan Grameen Bank burglary case by arresting the kingpin of an inter-state robbery gang from Bangalore.

Porn film shot in garb of making music videos?

The questioning of the accused, arrested after the cops busted an alleged pornographic film shoot inside a marriage hall in Salt Lake on Monday, has left the cops puzzled.

TECH

Google's list of 50 best Android apps of 2015

Here's over to the 50 best apps of 2015, which the search giant has termed as the 'must-have apps of the year'.

OnePlus Icons earphones review: Great looks, average sound

The lack of consistency as well as the muted sound, in our view, hurts the prospects of OnePlus Icons. The earphones are great lookers sure, but don’t justify the price tag of Rs 2,999.

Huawei Honor Band Z1 review

In our Huawei Honor Band Z1 review, we found it to be a solid option to consider if you are in the market for a fitness tracker. Leave it out if you want all the features of a smartwatch as well.

SPORTS

Sourav Ganguly in favor of Indo-Pak series

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday came out in support of a full-fledged series between India and Pakistan as the fate of the bilateral contest remains shrouded in uncertainty.

I will rely on what has been my strength: Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh believes that his "tried and tested" strengths are the ones he will rely on as he prepares to lay his hands on a record third world title.

Historic 2015 for Sania, Yuki raises hopes in men's tennis

Sania Mirza savoured a historic 2015 as she became the first female player from India to win a women's doubles Grand Slam title on way to becoming world number one.

BUSINESS

CAD up at 1.6% in Q2 from 1.2% in Q1

India's current account deficit for the second quarter of FY16 widened to 1.6% of the country's gross domestic product as against 1.2% in the first quarter.

RBI sets up helpline for startups on fund-raising

With startups raising funds from a variety of offshore sources, including individuals, private equity players and crowdsourcing, the RBI has set up a dedicated helpline for advice on cross-border remittances which are subject to guidelines issued under the foreign exchange management act.