QWrap: 12 Convicted in 2006 Blasts Case, CBI Delay in VYAPAM Probe

Here’s a wrap of today’s top headlines in 90 seconds.

QWrap 11.09.15

1. Twelve Convicted in 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts Case, 1 Acquitted

Nine years after the deadly serial blasts rocked Mumbai’s suburban trains in 2006, a special court in Mumbai has convicted twelve of those accused and acquitted one.

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced on Monday, September 14.

2. CBI Asked To Delay VYAPAM Probe Before Bihar Polls?

The VYAPAM investigation is being delayed because the central government has asked the CBI to go slow until the Bihar polls are over. This allegation was made by the whistleblowers in the scam in an exclusive conversation with The Quint on the sidelines of a press conference in the national capital.

3. Saudi Air Strike in Yemen: Bodies of 6 Indians Found

The bodies of six Indians have been recovered out of the seven that went missing after the Saudi air strikes in Yemen. This is the first official confirmation about the fate of the missing Indians.

4. Two Soldiers, Two Terrorists Killed in Encounter in J&K

Two army men and two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Handwara region of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir, DIG of North Kashmir Garib Das said. The encounter ensued as security forces launched an operation in the region on Thursday night.

5. Exclusive: Liquor & Crime Cocktail at Kejriwal’s Old Neighbourhood

Some Delhi Police officers living in allotted quarters in Kaushambi in Ghaziabad (UP) find themselves helpless to protect their kith and kin from drunkards on the Delhi-Ghaziabad border. Interestingly, these liquor shops are just 20 metres away from the house Chief Minister Kejriwal used to live in earlier.

6. Fourteen Years After 9/11 Unilateral Approach to Terror Must Be Debunked

The world is now more dangerous than ever before and much of this danger is a consequence of terrorism and insurgency. The Islamic State (IS) and Boko Haram lead the list of perpetrators of mass killings. Arriving at some degree of policy harmonisation between Washington, Kabul and Delhi about the DNA of 9/11 should be the objective over the next year.

7. Parupalli Kashyap Bows Out of the Japan Open

India’s rising badminton star Parupalli Kashyap crashed out of the Japan Open today. He lost to China’s Chou Tien Chen 14-21, 18-21 in the quarter finals.

8. Movie Review: ‘Hero’ a Forgettable Launchpad for its Newcomers

The original Hero directed by Subhash Ghai with Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Sheshadri became quite a rage. The remake on the other hand, directed by Nikhil Advani has the potential to cause rage and anger and in some unsuspecting individuals, can even induce sleep.

9. Test Drive: Renault KWID – The Mini Monster

Renault India has unveiled their latest offering to the Indian market – the KWID.

The hatchback undeniably gives a punchy first impression. Watch this space for more updates from The Quint’s test drive.

10. Review: Samsung Galaxy A8 is a Good Phone With a Lost Identity

Samsung’s been heavily advertising the Galaxy A8 these days. They believe that the A8 is a winner for them in a premium mid-range smartphone category. But is the phone really worth all that hype at a price tag of Rs 32,500?

Find out here.