[wanabidii] Top Headlines: GDP rises 5.7% in April-June, fastest growth in 9 quarters

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GDP rises 5.7% in April-June, fastest growth in 9 quarters

The sharp rebound in growth is expected to add to optimism and help the government rebut murmurs that it has been overcautious and postponed big bang reforms.

India not revisiting its nuclear doctrine, Modi assures Japan

Keeping in view Tokyo’s nuclear sensitivities on the eve of his visit to Japan, the Prime Minister has stressed that India is not revising its nuclear doctrine of "no first use".

Vajpayee, Shourie cleared hotel sale, ex-disinvestment secretary says

Asked about the CBI FIR against him, Pradeep Baijal said he had “nothing to comment on it as it has been 12 years since the decision was taken and everything was done according to procedure”.

CITIES

Delhi Police charge 6 of its own

Delhi Police has chargesheeted six of its men for allegedly abducting, torturing and beating a man to death.

Kids sexually assaulted, 4 minors held in Delhi

A three-year-old child was sexually assaulted by her neighbour, also a minor, inside Jodhpur Mess on Pandara Road on Thursday evening.

Brothel owners convicted in Kolkata

A city court, on Friday, convicted two women brothel owners from Pune for trafficking women from South 24-Parganas and forcing them into the flesh trade. The two were arrested from Pune two years ago after South 24-Parganas police traced one of the missing women. There was high drama associated with the arrest and rescue with police officers from Bengal being surrounded by local thugs, who wouldn’t allow the two ‘madams’ to be taken away.

TECH

PM Narendra Modi plans digital cloud for every Indian

PM Modi's next big push to free up service delivery from the hold of the lower bureaucracy will be in the form of a 'digital cloud' for every Indian.

Apple sends media invites for 'iPhone launch' event

Apple is expected to announce the two new iPhones and a wearable device at the event.

10 most eagerly awaited gadgets of 2014

It's almost fall, which means tech companies are gearing up to release their newest smartphones, tablets, and wearable gadgets in time for the holiday season.

SPORTS

Sindhu in World Championships semis, assured of bronze

P V Sindhu created history when she assured herself of a second bronze medal by reaching the women's singles semis of World Badminton Championships.

Some Arjuna Awards are given pre-maturely: Heena Sidhu

Arjuna Awards and controversy go hand in hand but top Indian shooter Heena Sidhu feels some athletes are bestowed with prestigious honour before their time.

It's not the Balotelli show, warns Liverpool boss Rodgers

"This is not the Mario Balotelli show", warned Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers who is able to call on the forward for the first time against Spurs on Sunday.

BUSINESS

‘Make in India’ drive to boost manufacturing

Drawing from Narendra Modi’s experience with the ‘Vibrant Gujarat’, the government is set to launch a massive ‘Make in India’ campaign next month to get Indian companies as well as global firms to invest in the manufacturing sector.

Sun-Ranbaxy deal under CCI scanner

The Competition Commission, which has put the multi-billion dollar Sun-Ranbaxy deal for public scrutiny, on Friday said the major issue is whether the combination would result in high market concentration of certain molecules.

RIL plans to invest $13 billion in energy projects

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) plans to invest about $13 billion in energy projects, including a four lakh barrels per day (bpd) crude refinery at its Jamnagar complex.

ENTERTAINMENT

When a Bang Bang stunt landed Hrithik Roshan in hospital

Bollywood is ruled by stars who deliver the best of the Indian cinema laden with action, fiction and stunts.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie finally get married

With the amount of speculation surrounding their wedding ever since they got engaged two years ago, one would hardly imagine that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie would actually be successful in keeping their nuptials a secret.