[wanabidii] Top Headlines: India set to launch project to develop stealth combat drones

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India set to launch project to develop stealth combat drones

"The project is now being evaluated by an expert committee. Once approved, it will be placed before the cabinet committee for the final nod," said a source.

Lakhs at risk as Jabalpur sits on Kargil duds

Thousands of unexploded and rejected bombs from 1999 Kargil war lie buried in the premises of Ordnance Factory Khamaria (OFK), located in a densely populated area in Jabalpur town in Madhya Pradesh, posing a huge security risk for the town which also happens to be quake prone.

'Paris pact offers hope but could have done more'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed the climate change agreement as the victory of “climate justice” and said there were no winners or losers even as environment minister Prakash Javadekar said 196 countries had not only adopted an agreement but a “new chapter of hope” in the lives of 7 billion people across the globe.

CITIES

Juvenile held for raping 7-year-old girl in Delhi

A seven-year-old girl was raped allegedly by a 16-year-old neighbour in south Delhi's Neb Sarai on Friday night.Police said the 16-year-old has been apprehended.

Six held for trying to sell tiger skin

A six-member gang, including the son of a sub-inspector of police from Coimbatore, was arrested by forest department officials on Saturday for attempting to sell tiger skin in Udumalpet.

Property dealer shot dead in Gurgaon

A property dealer was shot dead in Farrukhnagar on Sunday afternoon. He received two bullet injuries.

TECH

6 hot laptops in Rs 35,000 - Rs 40,000 range

Looking for a laptop in Rs 35,000 - Rs 40,000 range

Mobile payment systems: All you need to know

Which ones should you use and how safe are they? Here's a look at mobile payment systems and how they work.

SPORTS

India start favourites in World T20: Wright

The 61-year-old New Zealander, who was here as a talent scout for IPL champions Mumbai Indians, spoke on a variety of topics.

Chappell does not see anything wrong with Nagpur pitch

Virtually backing the Indian position, former Australian captain Ian Chappell does not see anything wrong in the spin-friendly Nagpur pitch which saw India thrash South Africa inside three days in a recent Test.

EPL: Arsenal back on top as Villa capitulate again

Arsenal enjoyed an easy 2-0 victory at Aston Villa on Sunday to soar to the summit of the Premier League and leave their hapless opponents rooted at rock bottom.

BUSINESS

SBI to ensure liquidity if Fed hikes rates: SBI chief

Arundhati Bhattacharya, chairman of the country's largest lender, State Bank of India, has said that her bank is taking all steps to ensure that there is adequate liquidity in the aftermath of expected hike in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve next week.

Infosys plans to invest in Silicon Valley fund

Infosys is taking yet another major step to engage with innovative startups.

Google Cap in talks to back CarDekho

Auto classifieds major CarDekho is close to receiving a fresh round of funds led by growth-stage investor Google Capital, which has so far taken selective bets on Indian startups, people familiar with the matter told TOI.

ENTERTAINMENT

PIC: Akshay’s adorable play date with Daughter Nitara

Akshay Kumar might be a very busy man what with his hectic shoot and promotion schedules, but why should that mean, like any ordinary dad, he wants anything more than spending time with his darling daughter Nitara on a lazy Sunday morning.

WATCH: Shah Rukh – Chutki Dubsmash on Dilwale

Leave it to Gaurav Gera to take even the most serious of dialogues, spin it around and leave you in splits. So the funny man teamed up with Shah Rukh Khan to give you ‘ek Chutki’ laughter with this hilarious Dubsmash on Dilwale.