[wanabidii] Top Headlines: 'France is at war' says Hollande; asks US, Russia to join forces against IS

Tuesday, November 17, 2015
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'France is at war' says Hollande; asks US, Russia to join forces against IS
French President Francois Hollande called on the United States and Russia to join a global coalition to destroy Islamic State in the wake of the attacks across Paris, and announced a wave of measures to combat terror in France.
Indian agencies scramble to review IS policy
New Delhi’s declaration of “resolute support” to France in its war on Islamic State (ISIS) may coincide with a fresh review of the threat posed by the outfit in India in the light of 13/11 attacks exhibiting its capacity to unleash synchronized, high-casualty strikes in leading metros.
PM Modi at G20: Delink terror from religion 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the G20 platform to take up India’s case of terrorism supported by Pakistan, saying those who support and sponsor terrorism should be isolated and called for delinking terror from religion and coordinated action against radicalization.
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GIS study shows 3,293 slum clusters in Mumbai
Mumbai now officially has 3,293 slum clusters. The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has, for the first time, carried out a Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping of slums across the city, which shows that slum clusters are spread over 9,008 acres or 36.45 sq km.
22 hurt as bus falls into pit in Surguja district
At least 22 people including seven children were injured when a passenger bus plunged into a 20 feet pit in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district on Monday.
Delhi Police's top official found dead in his home
A senior officer of the Delhi Police's anti-terror squad allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself. ACP Amit Singh's body was found in his home in Sector 100 of Noida.
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11 best Android smartphones you can buy today
Planning to buy a smartphone? We have a list of the best smartphones you can buy in India today. Whether you have a budget of under Rs 15,000 or north of Rs 40,000, this roundup is about a smartphone that's just right for you...
US bill on visa curbs bodes ill for IT firms
The United States is set to pass a bill on immigration with major implications for the $146-billion Indian IT sector and its employees. The bill seeks to prohibit companies based in the US from hiring H-1B employees if they employ more than 50 people, of which more than 50% are H-1B and L-1 visa holders.
Facebook CEO responds to Safety Check controversy
While Facebook's tool received appreciation for being a great communication tool for the people in the affected areas, the social network also received flak from several quarters for not activating the feature after the twin suicide bombings in Beirut that killed 40 people just a day before.
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Flare-ups in Sri Lanka thing of past, says Ishant Sharma
Back in the team after serving the suspension in the opening Test against South Africa, Ishant said he prefers to look ahead instead of dwelling on the past.
Murray subdues Ferrer to make winning start in London
The Briton, aiming to win the prestigious season-ender for the first time in his career, needed to be at full tilt to finally subdue his Spanish rival 6-4, 6-4.
No question of playing in India, says PCB chief
PCB chairman Shahryar Khan has stated that it will not be feasible for Pakistan to play the proposed bilateral series in India as suggested by Indian cricket board.
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India, EU set to resume FTA talks: Sitharaman
After suspending talks for a bilateral trade agreement with the European Union, India is set to return to the negotiating table to discuss lower import duty for European cars and wines in return for pushing some of its farm products, garments and IT services into the trading bloc.
Food, services push up retail inflation 
Wholesale inflation remained in negative zone for the 12th straight month and was estimated at 3.8% although the gap with retail inflation, which was estimated at positive 5%, narrowed marginally.
FSSAI moves SC on Maggi test remarks
Nestle's Maggi noodles will be sold unhindered in the market even though the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Monday moved the Supreme Court and sought expunging of certain adverse observations made by the Bombay High Court on its ability to test quality and standards of food products.
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Ranbir Kapoor: Deepika is a flirt 
Deepika Padukone is on top of her game right now. Ranbir Kapoor’s past few film choices may have come in the way of his superstardom, but there is no doubt that he is the best actor the industry has and it’s just a matter of time that he attains his superstardom.
Akshay Kumar's alleged love affairs
Khiladi Akshay Kumar has had a colourful history as far as his love life is concerned. Starting from Pooja Batra to his wife Twinkle Khanna and Priyanka Chopra, the actor has had a series of alleged love affairs.
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