[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Two Delhi hotels, Agra highway on terror radar; alert sounded

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Two Delhi hotels, Agra highway on terror radar; alert sounded

Intelligence agencies have sounded an alert regarding Pakistan-based terror mastermind Hafiz Mohammad Saeed’s designs to unleash attacks in India.

See your loved ones die, said Taliban killers

Shahnawaz Khan, a 14-year-old who was being treated in a Peshawar hospital for two bullet wounds to his shoulder, said the attackers also engaged in sadistic games.

Taliban release images of Peshawar killers

The Taliban gunmen who stormed a school yesterday in Pakistan's Peshawar killing 148 people, including 132 children, have been identified by the militant group.

CITIES

3 H1N1 deaths in Hyderabad lead to epidemic fears

Three swine flu deaths in 24 hours have set off alarm bells in the city and prompted health department officials to scour for more possible undetected cases and distribute anti-viral pills.

Pak student killings prompt Mumbai schools to boost security

City schools plan to boost campus security in light of the terror attack on an army-run school in Peshawar. The measures include restricting entry, and conducting mock drills and regular security checks.

1st-yr medical student held in hostel lynching case

First-year medical student Jasimuddin, arrested on Tuesday night for involvement in the lynching of a disabled person in the hostel of NRS Medical College and Hospital on November 16, was produced in Sealdah court on Wednesday and remanded in police custody till December 24.

TECH

OnePlus may challenge smartphone sales ban in India

The court order did not come as a shock to OnePlus which had been negotiating with Cyanogen even as it fought the case slapped by Indian rival Micromax in the high court.

Why Xiaomi won't launch sub-Rs 5,000 smartphone

Hugo Barra said that the current conditions don’t facilitate the production of a sub-Rs 5,000 smartphone that delivers a good consumer experience.

10 ways to make your home 'smarter'

If you enjoy technology, you've probably drooled over high tech homes you see in the movies or magazines. What if we were to tell you that at least some of that is easily doable? Here’s how you can make your existing home smarter…

SPORTS

ISL: Atletico de Kolkata defeat FC Goa to reach final

Atletico de Kolkata got their act right in the nick of time to humble crowd favourites FC Goa 4-2 in tie-breaker and advance to the final of the inaugural ISL.

Saina stuns Shixian Wang in World Super Series Finals

Saina Nehwal beat reigning Asian Games champion Shixian Wang of China 21-17, 21-18 to win the first match of Group A of the World Super Series Finals.

Wrote letter to AIBA to save Sarita's career: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar said the whole idea behind his writing a letter to AIBA was to save L Sarita Devi's career from ending abruptly after Asiad controversy.

BUSINESS

Cabinet approves GST Constitutional Amendment Bill

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Constitutional Amendment Bill on Goods & Services Tax (GST), inching closer to the rollout of an ambitious indirect tax reform expected to raise revenues and boost growth.

Sahara gives Rs 1,885 crore post-dated cheques

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim bail to Sahara group head Subrata Roy minutes after the company deposited 21 post-dated cheques with Sebi promising Rs 1,885 crore by June-end next year.

Aviation ministry readies sops for crisis-hit airline industry

The demise of Kingfisher along with the virtual collapse of SpiceJet may prove to be a boon for other Indian carriers as the aviation ministry looks at a series of sops — ranging from a tax holiday to cheaper loans — that read like an industry wish-list.