[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Assam violence: Toll reaches 76, four districts put under curfew

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Assam violence: Toll reaches 76, four districts put under curfew

Assam remained on the edge on Wednesday as the death toll in attacks by the Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) reached 76 amid reports of retaliatory strikes and thousands of people leaving their homes and taking shelter in schools and churches.

Govt approves ordinance on coal and insurance

The government on Wednesday got moving and recommended the promulgation of ordinances for auction of coal blocks and increasing the foreign investment ceiling for insurance from 26% to 49%.

‘90% of political fundings came from India Inc’

Who funds political parties? Corporates do. According to an analysis by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), 90% of political funds have been contributed by corporates or business houses.

CITIES

Assembly elections in Delhi likely before Union Budget

Assembly polls in Delhi may be scheduled in second or third week of February, with an announcement likely in the first week of January.

Jaipur girl scales 10 Aussie peaks in two & half days

A 20-year-old adventure sports-loving girl from the city has fluttered the Tricolour on 10 highest peaks of Australia, including Mount Kosciuszko.

Kejriwal to contest from New Delhi

Ending speculation about whether Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal would contest fresh assembly elections from the New Delhi constituency or chose to contest from elsewhere, the party on Wednesday officially announced his name as its candidate from New Delhi.

TECH

Airtel to charge more for internet calls

Airtel has changed its terms and conditions for 3G and 2G data plans following which the telco will exclude Voice over IP services (VoIP) from these.

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge launched at Rs 64,900

The phone's display curves on the right edge and looks like a stripe that can display additional information.

10 best Android smartphones of 2014

With so many smartphones, which ones can be called the best in the business? Take a look at our list of favourite Android smartphones of 2014 to find out…

SPORTS

I am looking to win more titles in 2015, says Saina Nehwal

A successful 2014 behind her, Saina Nehwal is now looking for an "even better" outing in the coming year with her eyes trained on the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Sarita Devi's suspension: HC seeks Boxing India's response

The Delhi High Court sought a response from Boxing India on a plea challenging AIBA decision to suspend Sarita Devi for refusing to accept the Asiad medal.

Mario Balotelli not suited to Liverpool's style, says Rodgers

Mario Balotelli will return to Liverpool's squad for the festive programme but manager Brendan Rodgers was hardly effusive in his praise of striker's credentials.

BUSINESS

Airtel hikes charges of voice calls over net

It’s bad news for hundreds and thousands of people who use popular internet services like Skype, Viber, Facebook messenger and Google hangouts to make voice calls to family and friends abroad.

FDI norms eased for medical devices

In a bid to encourage investments in domestic manufacturing, the government on Wednesday allowed 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) under automatic route in the medical devices sector.

Coal block auction process starts today

The process of auctioning coal blocks, the allotments of which were cancelled by the Supreme Court, will begin on Thursday with the registration of bidders.