[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Assembly polls begin today in Bengal, Assam

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Assembly polls begin today in Bengal, Assam

The first phase of crucial assembly polls in West Bengal and Assam will be held on Monday with Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee facing a tough fight from Left-Congress combine and Tarun Gogoi of Congress striving hard to retain power in the key northeastern state.

West Indies stun England to win World T20 title

Chasing 156, West Indies won by four wickets with two balls left at Eden Gardens. The dugout cleared, Carlos Brathwaite was mobbed by delirious team-mates, and the firecrackers went off. It was riveting cricket.

Catch the thrilling moments of World T20 final

As he did in the 2012 final, Marlon Samuels stood tall for West Indies who chased 156 with four wickets in hand at Eden Gardens to win their second World T20 title.

CITIES

BJP puts Gogoi grit to test

All Eyes On Model Polling Booths

In Raj, MGNREGA work to fetch less than minimum wage

The announcement of the revision of wages to be offered under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) by the Centre has left states like Rajasthan in a quandary – the minimum wage announced under MGNREGA in Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh is below the minimum wages fixed by the state government.

Gatimaan Exp launch: Agra dvn alleges foul play

Disappointed over not given chance to operate India’s fastest train Gatimaan Express, loco pilots of Agra on Sunday staged protest at the arrival of New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi express at Agra cantt station.

TECH

Want to study abroad? Try these 8 apps

Studying abroad in top universities is a dream that many Indian students have.

Why the iPhone is so important to Apple

Apple turned 40 on Friday, marking another big milestone for the world's most valuable company.

How Tesla became the most lusted after car

Model 3 makes electric debut by racking up more than 2 lakh pre-orders in 24 hours. So what's driving them crazy?

SPORTS

Samuels, Brathwaite stun England to hand West Indies WT20 title

West Indies men and women find their garden of Eden

On Sunday at Eden Gardens, the two senior West Indian teams defied the odds to win the ICC World Twenty20 crowns.

WATCH: Samuels chills out during media interactions

True to their chill-out nature, Samuels put his padded legs on the table, during the entire conference, as he replied to the questions of the mediapersons.

BUSINESS

Project nod at the click of the mouse

Govt Fast-Tracks Clearances, 10 States Set To Join One-Stop E-Biz Platform

Essar enters UK retail market via Stanlow

Essar Oil UK, a subsidiary of Essar Global promoted by the Ruias, is using the successful turnaround of Stanlow refinery to muscle its way into the cut-throat UK fuel retail business.

UN veto: Traders warn to boycott Chinese goods

Confederation of All India Traders has strongly criticized China's move to block India's bid at United Nations for a ban on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and threatened to boycott products from the neighbouring nation.

ENTERTAINMENT

Ranbir-Katrina spotted at a friend's party

It looks like there’s no truce happening between Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif anytime soon.

Karisma still going strong with her beau

Though speculations were rife that Karisma Kapoor has broken up with her businessman beau, Sandeep Toshniwal, the duo laid the rumours to rest when they were spotted together at a party hosted by Kareena Kapoor Khan on Friday night.