QWrap: Govt Eases FDI, Diwali Cheer, Veterans Return Medals & More

Here’s a wrap of the day’s top stories.

QWrap: 10.11.2015

1. After Bihar Debacle, Govt Eases FDI in 15 Major Sectors

The government today approved major reform in FDI norms across 15 major sectors “to boost the investment environment and to bring in foreign investments”.

2. On Diwali, Let This Four-Yr-Old Tell You Why He’s Leaving the City

Siddhartha Rao loves Diwali, but this year he won’t be celebrating it at home. His city is no longer safe for him as well as for nearly 10 lakh children who suffer from respiratory diseases.

3. Behaviour of Protesting Ex-Servicemen is Unacceptable: Parrikar

The behaviour of ex-servicemen protesting the notification on the one rank, one pension (OROP) scheme is “unlike that of a soldier” and they have been misguided, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Tuesday.

4. One Dead, Many Hurt in Anti-Tipu Sultan Protest in Karnataka

One person has been killed in the protests against the celebration of Tipu Sultan’s birth anniversary in Karnataka.

5. My Tryst With History, 26 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall

For someone who thrives on international politics and its history, no moment better reflects the shift in geopolitics than the fall of the Berlin Wall.

6. Exclusive: TERI Harassment Survivor Quits. The Inside Story

In an exclusive interview to The Quint following her resignation, the survivor has alleged that the environment at TERI was so hostile that she was left with no option but to quit.

7. Diwali Wishes on Twitter From Kohli, Sachin and Other Cricketers

Test captain Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan were a few among many cricketers who took some time off to wish everyone a very happy Diwali on Twitter.

8. In Pics: Bollywood Goes Party Hopping From Akshay’s to Shilpa’s

Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty are neighbours. So when both of them decided to throw Diwali parties on the same day, Bollywood had no choice but to go party hopping.

9. Light Up Your Diwali With These Cool Gadgets

Here’s a list of some cool gadgets you could buy yourself or gift someone to light up this Diwali.