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August 16, 2012

Top Headlines

Geetika suicide case: Fresh raids at Kanda's residence, ex-minister yet to be traced
Investigators have conducted searches and raids in around 50 places and questioned over 25 people but they were unable to trace Kanda.

Kudankulam nuclear plant: Centre making mockery of Madras high court, say judges
Noting that the portfolio came under the Prime Minister, the judges flayed Centre for not taking the case seriously.

Calcutta high court takes cognisance of contempt plea against Mamata Banerjee
The Calcutta high court admitted a contempt of court petition against West Bengal chief minister for her remarks alleging corruption in the judiciary.

Cities

Karnataka government assures protection and security to northeast people
Appealing them not to leave, Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar assured the northeast people living in the state of full protection from the government.

Farmers block Yamuna Expressway
The farmers protested under the banner of the 'Bhartiya Kisan Union' at the zero point of the expressway.

Business

Slowing IIP growth to weigh on banks' asset quality
The gross NPA for leading banks increased 14.6% quarter-on-quarter to around Rs. 79200 crore in April-June.

Interest rate decision will depend on inflation situation: RBI
The Reserve Bank today said it will assess monetary policy if the declining trend in inflation is sustainable and accordingly take decision on reducing interest rate.

Sports

Yohan Blake could join Usain Bolt in Big Bash League
Bolt played junior cricket before turning to the track and has long voiced a love for the game.

India enter quarters of Under-19 World Cup
Ravikant produced a fine seam bowling display to bundle out Papua New Guinea for meagre 97 runs in 32 overs in pursuit of a victory target of 204 set by India.

Entertainment

Justin Theroux gives Aniston 'huge' diamond ring
Jennifer Aniston was reportedly blown away by the huge eight-carat diamond engagement ring that her fiance Justin Theroux proposed her with.

Rahul Roy not keen to do special role in 'Ashiqui 2'
Actor Rahul Roy, whose superhit debut film "Aashiqui" is being remade by the Bhatt camp, is not keen for any special appearance in the movie.

Infotech

Can Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 threaten Apple iPad?
Available in the US starting Thursday, the $499 tablet comes with a pen, or more precisely, a stylus.

Twitter co-founders launch online publishing website
A preview version of Medium.com was live with collections such as "This Happened to Me" stories and "When I Was a Kid" pictures.

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