[wanabidii] Top Headlines: United opposition leaves Modi government red-faced in Rajya Sabha

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United opposition leaves Modi government red-faced in Rajya Sabha

The Narendra Modi government suffered an embarrassment in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday when non-NDA parties joined hands to force an amendment to the motion of thanks on the President’s address to amplify their charge that the new regime had failed to curb high-level corruption and bring back black money allegedly stashed abroad.

AAP war of words hots up ahead of meet today

Bhushan wants vice-like grip on party: Kejriwal's men

'I'm firm on ethics, Arvind can compromise'

Refuting allegations of supporting the splinter group of Aam Aadmi Party rebels, AVAM, or conspiring to replace party chief Arvind Kejriwal, founding-member Prashant Bhushan says the accusations are just a ploy to divert attention from the real issues.

CITIES

Lower House unanimously clears bill on e-rickshaws

Lok Sabha on Tuesday unanimously passed the bill to amend Motor Vehicles Act to help e-rickshaws ply in Delhi.

Delhi government okays revival of graft helpline

Delhi Government has cleared the proposal to revamp the anti-corruption helpline which was launched during AAP's earlier 49-day stint.

Noida: 7,400cr infra plans for GB Nagar

Noida/ Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav will celebrate three years of his government by unveiling an "impetus package" for infrastructure projects worth Rs 7,400 crore in Noida and Greater Noida.

TECH

Indian firm challenges Apple over ‘iPhone’ brand

An Indian company called iVoice Enterprises is intensifying its battle against the Cupertino giant over the claim to the ‘iPhone’ brand.

Apple replaces Samsung as world's top smartphone vendor: Gartner

iPhone maker Apple has dethroned Samsung from the top spot on the global smartphone tally.

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL first impressions

We went hands-on with the Lumia 640 XL at the showcase event at the ongoing Mobile World Congress. Read on to find out what we think of the new Microsoft phablet...

SPORTS

World Cup: Upset Virat Kohli abuses scribe at training

Virat Kohli suddenly lost his cool after the training session as he hurled abuses at a journalist before the side's group league game against Windies on Friday.

Shami match-fit, Bhuvneshwar has heavy strapping on ankles

Mohammed Shami has apparently recovered from his knee injury and is available for selection in team's next group league match against the West Indies.

Akhtar criticised for mocking Pakistan cricket on Indian show

Shoaib Akhtar's remarks mocking the state of affairs in Pakistan cricket on an Indian comedy show have evoked angry reactions from ex-players and officials.

BUSINESS

Voice, data tariffs to go up: Mittal

Bharti chief says spectrum expensive, pressure on balance sheets

'Divestment target ambitious, no big stock to reach the goal'

Disinvestment secretary Aradhana Johri is gearing up to face the challenge for meeting the massive target of Rs 69,500 crore for the next financial year.

More bad news as Subrata Roy completes a year in jail

More bad news poured in for the Sahara Group on the eve of Subrata Roy completing a year in jail.

ENTERTAINMENT

Bipasha and Karan give each other a miss

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover missing each other at Tulsi Kumar’s wedding could either be an orchestrated stunt to convey they are just good friends or an indication of a probable lover’s tiff.

Bhushan Kumar talks about Tulsi's kanyadaan

Be it for the fact that Bhushan Kumar is the owner of a music label that dominates the music industry, the love and respect that the music industry shares for his late father Gulshan Kumar or the fact that he is now a producer, the film fraternity that was in town made it a point to come and bless his sister Tulsi on her marriage.