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20 Jun 2019

Travel, 20 Jun 2019

During a fixture against Australia on June 9, he was hit by a Pat Cummins bouncer. (Photo: AFP)

PM Narendra Modi wishes Shikhar Dhawan speedy recovery; see tweet

In a tweet, Modi wished Dhawan that he recovers at the earliest so that we can return to the field and contribute for the nation.

20 Jun 2019 9:03 PM

In a blow to the TDP after its decimation in the recent elections, four of its six Rajya Sabha MPs from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana merged themselves with the BJP here on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

BJP attempting to weaken TDP: N Chandrababu Naidu

‘We fought with BJP in interests of AP and only for special category status. We sacrificed central ministerial posts for that,’ Naidu said.

20 Jun 2019 8:52 PM

Sudeep Patel had allegedly threatened to kill the Congress leader in April this year. (Photo: ANI)

BJP MLA's son held for threatening Cong leader in MP

A case had been registered against him on April 28 under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the SC/ST Act.

20 Jun 2019 8:49 PM

Officials of Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry also participated in the meeting. (Photo: Representational)

TN demands immediate release of 9.19 TMC Cauvery water

Cauvery Water Management Board on May 21 had recommended release of 9.19 TMC feet of water without delay.

20 Jun 2019 8:44 PM

Thakur, the BJP MP from Bhopal, had created a scene in the special NIA court on June 7 by standing throughout the proceedings complaining about lack of proper chair and cleanliness. (Photo: File)

Pragya Thakur did not notice construction work: NIA court on cleanliness complain

NIA court on Thursday said she 'deliberately' did not notice the construction work happening at the court.

20 Jun 2019 8:41 PM

Terming it as 'unfortunate', Union Minister Giriraj Singh called Gandhi a 'non-serious' leader. (Photo: File)

Union ministers criticise Rahul Gandhi for using phone during prez speech

'Nothing can be more unfortunate than his using a mobile phone and does not pay heed to what the president was saying,' Giriraj Singh said.

20 Jun 2019 8:39 PM

Arun K Shaha was the former joint managing director of IL&FS Financial Services, while K Ramchand was the former managing director. (Photo: ANI)

IL&FS Row: Court sends two former executives to ED custody till June 25

During the course of proceedings today, ED said that scam is worth Rs 91,000 crore and a lot of investigation is required for the same.

20 Jun 2019 8:20 PM

However, he found it difficult to dislodge the bails despite repeated attempts. (Photo: AFP)

Pitch invader tries to dislodge bails in ENG-AFG World Cup clash

Eoin Morgan rewrote the record books on Tuesday, by smashing 17 sixes - the most in a one-day international inning.

20 Jun 2019 8:19 PM

The 49-year-old Nigeria-returned businessman, Sajan Parayil, who had spent about Rs 16 crore for the auditorium, had hanged himself at his home. (Photo: Representational)

4 municipal officials suspended over NRI businessman's death in Kerala

The suicide created a furore in the Kerala assembly Wednesday, with the opposition UDF staging a walkout.

20 Jun 2019 8:08 PM

In the voting process that concluded on June 10, majority of banks voted against NBCC's bid to acquire the debt-laden firm.

Jaypee Infratech creditors meet to take stock of insolvency process

Last week, lenders filed a petition before the NCLAT to allow them to vote against NBCC's bid in ongoing insolvency process.

20 Jun 2019 8:07 PM

Rangoli accused the family of physically assaulting Sunania for being in love with a Muslim. (Photo: Instagram)

Hrithik's sister Sunaina's phone is off, I'm scared for her: Kangana's sister Rangoli

She also claimed that Sunaina's number was not reachable and that she was scared for her.

20 Jun 2019 8:02 PM

Educators who for centuries have divided students into boys and girls are now figuring out better ways to address students who are non binary, gender fluid and gender nonconforming. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Texas boy spreads awareness about queer youth among educators

Nine-year-old who defies labels helps teach educators about queer youth.

20 Jun 2019 8:00 PM

A transaction charge of 0.0004 per cent shall be charged by the CCIL for transactions in excess of USD 50,000 per day, RBI said.

Forex trading platform for retail participants ready for rollout on Aug 5

RBI said no transaction charges will be levied by CCIL on transactions of customers if transactions do not exceed USD 50,000 per day.

20 Jun 2019 7:55 PM

Warner smashed 166 runs in the World Cup match against Bangladesh at Trent Bridge. (Photo: File)

David Warner becomes highest scorer in ICC CWC'19

Warner also became the most run-scorer with 447 runs during Australia's innings against Bangladesh.

20 Jun 2019 7:44 PM

The United Nations headquarters was lit up with postures of 'Surya Namaskar' and the message of 'Yoga for Climate Action' as India's Permanent Mission to the UN kick-started its celebrations for the 5th International Day of Yoga. (Photo: Twitter)

Yoga postures light up UN Headquarters ahead of Int'l Yoga Day

On a foggy and rainy evening on Wednesday, yoga postures were projected on the North Facade of the UN Headquarters Building.

20 Jun 2019 7:25 PM

India are scheduled to face Afghanistan in their next encounter on June 22, Saturday. (Photo; AP)

Watch: Virat Kohli’s reaction as he touches 30 million followers on Twitter

Kohli shared a reaction that he could not believe that he had touched the 30-million mark.

20 Jun 2019 7:13 PM

Further, the report says 56 percent women believe that incidents of sexual harassment at the workplaces have increased over the years. (Photo: Representational)

50 pc women feel employers not following right sexual harassment procedures: Survey

The survey was done among 200 women from 80 organisations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi.

20 Jun 2019 7:11 PM

This comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called an all-party meeting in New Delhi to build a consensus on the idea. (Photo: ANI)

'One Nation, One Election' will create confusion among voters: Deve Gowda

‘I have my own apprehensions about it. I feel we are not so advanced,’ he said.

20 Jun 2019 7:05 PM

CBI had, on June 19, moved an application in the court, seeking five days custody of Punalekar. (Photo: File)

Dabholkar murder: Court sends lawyer Sanjeev Punalekar to CBI custody till June 23

He has been accused of destruction of firearms used in the commission of the offence.

20 Jun 2019 7:03 PM

Congress's chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the unwritten convention of the BJP-led government was 'action not matching its words'. (Photo: File)

BJP gives tall expectations, never delivers: Congress

He said most of the agrarian states were hit by a severe water crisis, but the government's promise was 'merely superficial'.

20 Jun 2019 7:02 PM

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