[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Did Ajmal Kasab and others have a getaway plan?

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Did Ajmal Kasab and others have a getaway plan?

David Coleman Headley’s deposition about his reconnaissance in Mumbai raises questions on whether Ajmal Kasab and the nine other 26/11 terrorists were on a suicide mission or had a getaway plan.

Places Headley chose as targets still vulnerable

The deposition of David Headley before the special 26/11 court shows that three places identified as targets by him were not touched by the assailants.

North Korea satellite achieves stable orbit

A satellite launched into orbit by North Korea on Saturday has now stabilized in its orbit around the earth, a US official and a second source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

CITIES

India to follow Gujarat conservation model

The success of Gujarat's community-based wildlife conservation model will soon be replicated across the country . The Union ministry of forest and environment has proposed employing the `Van Praani Mitra' model in sanctuary areas and adjoining localities across the country .

Govt to import Gir bull semen from Brazil

The state government has decided to import from Brazil 10,000 doses of Gir bull semen as the cow population of this prestigious breed has declined in Gujarat.

MU to purchase aircraft for new courses in aviation

Mumbai University has decided to acquire an aircraft in order to train students in a soon-to-be introduced course in B Sc Aviation and commercial pilot training courses.

TECH

Google's Sundar Pichai set to become highest-paid CEO in US

Google’s Sundar Pichai is poised to become one of the highest-paid executives of a publicly traded company this year after parent Alphabet awarded him restricted stock worth about $199 million.

Valentine’s Day: 7 hot dating apps

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and everyone is feeling the love in the air. Couples are busy with their partners and singles are looking for love. So, this valentine’s day we help you to find your special someone the appy way. We bring you list of 7 valentine apps to make your day special.

Facebook CEO unhappy with Trai's ban on Free Basics

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Monday barred all forms of differential pricing of data services, barring in emergency situations.

SPORTS

SL seamers hand India defeat on lively Pune surface

Sri Lanka chased down India's third-lowest total with five wickets to take a 1-0 lead in three-match series in Pune's MCA stadium on Tuesday.

It was more English wicket than Indian: Dhoni

A livid India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday took a dig at the pitch prepared for the first T20 International terming it an "English" rather than Indian track.

India steamroll Sri Lanka to enter U-19 World Cup final

Three-time champions India continued their invincible run to enter the ICC Under-19 World Cup final for a fifth time with an emphatic 97-run win over Sri Lanka in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

BUSINESS

Govt set to revive divestment panel

The government will set up a Disinvestment Commission to push strategic stake sales in state-run companies and will offload 20-26% in IDBI Bank through a qualified institutional placement (QIP), minister of state for finance Jayant Sinha told TOI.

Telcos dispute call drop test results, Trai rejects objections

Telecom regulator Trai on Tuesday rejected mobile operators’ objections to the results of tests conducted to check call drops, and said it will carry out more such checks around April across a number of cities.

Dabur, Emami in bitter war over sugar in honey

The gloves are off in the branded honey market in India as home-grown FMCG players Dabur and Emami have locked horns over what they claim are misleading ads by each other. With Ramdev’s Patanjali honey and other smaller players entering the segment, the Rs 600-crore category has been witnessing renewed competitive action in recent months.