[wanabidii] Top Headlines: In a first, India-US joint statement mentions South China Sea

Daily Newsletter | Thursday, October 02, 2014 TOP HEADLINES MORE » In a first, India-US joint statement mentions South China Sea The joint statement urges all parties involved in the South China Sea to "avoid the use, or threat of use, of force in advancing their claims", without naming China. During Ladakh face-off, China entered Sikkim too While it was talking with India to defuse the Chumar stand-off, China was busy building two more roads into Indian territory: One in Sikkim and another in Ladakh. Live: PM Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' After almost a week-long cleanliness drive in central government offices led by Cabinet ministers, PM Narendra Modi will wield a broom today to launch the country's biggest ever cleanliness drive "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" from Rajpath. CITIES MORE » Clean India mission: Avoid these Delhi roads tomorrow Delhi Police has also put in place several restrictions for the launch of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Mission'. Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project to cost Rs 65,000 crore Railways minister, D V Sadananda Gowda, who was in the city on Tuesday, announced that the initial report of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project indicates that it will cost Rs 65,000 crore. Delhi Schools, colleges to join PM's drive Educational institutions across the city, from Delhi University and JNU to government and private schools, are gearing up to kick off the 'Swachh Abhiyan' on Thursday. TECH MORE » Microsoft announces Windows 10, skips version 9 Microsoft says the next version of its flagship operating system will be called Windows 10, as the company skips version 9 to emphasize advances it is making. Nokia Lumia 830 review: A well-rounded smartphone Is the Nokia Lumia 830 worthy of being called a flagship smartphone? We try to find out in our review. 8 key features of Windows 10 Microsoft has announced Windows 10, the next version of its desktop operating system. SPORTS MORE » Live Blog: Incheon Asian Games 2014, Day 13 Intricacies of South Asian style of hockey will be on full view when India take on bitter foes Pakistan in the high-octane men's Asian Games gold medal match. Mary gives India first boxing gold at 17th Asian Games The lone Indian boxer in action, Mary Kom defeated Shekerbekova 2-0 in a evenly-contested battle in which the Kazakh had the initial advantage. I protested against injustice in sport, Sarita Devi says Indian women's boxer Mary Kom won her first Asian Games gold but a team-mate sensationally refused to accept her bronze medal in a row over judging standards. BUSINESS MORE » Major car companies continue to see revival With auto industry continuing on the revival mode, major car makers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota and M&M on Wednesday reported good domestic sales growth in September ahead of the festive season. Rajan hints at higher G-sec limit for foreign investors The Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan has hinted at increasing the ceiling for foreign investment in government debt. Mahindra launches 110-cc scooter Gusto Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd on Wednesday launched 110-cc scooter 'Gusto' for the north Indian market with prices starting at Rs 43,000 (ex showroom Delhi). ENTERTAINMENT MORE » There's nothing missing in 'Bang Bang', feels director Add to boot the scale of the film — all of which makes it a complete package, according to the director. Six reasons we are waiting to watch Haider Vishal Bhardwaj’s most awaited dark drama ‘Haider’ is out and is already making waves for Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor’s sparkling chemistry and Tabu’s eye-catching presence. Sushant Singh Rajput returns to Pavitra Rishta Sushant Singh Rajput, who left TV show, Pavitra Rishta, in October 2011 for films, is returning to shoot its final episode. Other Newsletters from TOI: Entertainment | Tech | Movie Reviews | Life & Style To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2014 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service

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