Travel, 20th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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Tokyo is also one of the most solo-traveller friendly cities along with being the perfect blend of old and advanced. (Photo: Pexels)

Best of Tokyo for solo travellers

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20 Jun 2019 3:05 PM

CPI(M) Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, father of Binoy Kodiyeri. (Photo: twitter)

Kerala left leader's son served notice by Mumbai Police in rape case

Two Mumbai police officials along with local police went to Kodiyeri's home in Kannur to serve him the notice, but he was not at home.

20 Jun 2019 2:58 PM

A team of police officers along with Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel has been deployed in the area, with shops, market places and business establishments seen downing shutters following the unrest. (Photo: ANI)

Political clashes kill 2 in Bengal, Mamata calls urgent meeting

Crude bombs hurled, several rounds of bullets fired in the air by members of two warring groups near a newly constructed police station.

20 Jun 2019 2:53 PM

Australia easily won both previous World Cup matchups, in 1999 and 2007. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Australia back in full fitness against Bangladesh

Australia is looking to consolidate its place in the semifinal positions while Bangladesh is trying to break in.

20 Jun 2019 2:52 PM

WhatsApp Beta users on Android can test the feature by installing the version 2.19.173 or later.

Finally! New WhatsApp update to save users from sharing media with wrong contact

The new update will help double check the name of the contact before hitting the send button.

20 Jun 2019 2:49 PM

West Zone deputy commissioner of police AR Srinivas, however, denied the allegations of the MLA. (Photo: T Raja Singh | Twitter)

BJP MLA hurt in clash with cops in Hyd; police say injuries ‘self inflicted’

Raja Singh said he was brutally assaulted by the police for installing the statue of a freedom fighter, who had fought for the nation.

20 Jun 2019 2:46 PM

While supporting and appreciating the international efforts to end the conflict in Afghanistan, he said, ‘We see that some may be driven by a sense of an urgency with timelines which are, perhaps, not intrinsic to the needs of the Afghan people’. (Photo: ANI)

India warns against hasty US-Taliban peace deal

Indian diplomat Syed Akbaruddin cautioned that terrorist organisations cannot be allowed to negotiate from position of strength.

20 Jun 2019 2:39 PM

Shakib has scored 124*, 121, 64 and 75 runs in Bangladesh’s five matches matches so far, including the washout. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Shakib on the verge of acheiving historic feat for B'desh

Bangladesh stand on 5th position on the points table, having obtained two wins, two losses and one washout against Sri Lanka.

20 Jun 2019 2:38 PM

Priyanka Chopra posts heartfelt video on World Refugee Day; watch here

The 'Barfi' actor took to her Twitter account to share a lengthy message along with a video.

20 Jun 2019 2:36 PM

The Boeing 777 was travelling between Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur when it was hit by a missile over part of eastern Ukraine held by pro-Russian rebels. (Photo: File)

Malaysia PM criticises 'ridiculous' charges over MH17

The same team said in May 2018 that the BUK anti-aircraft missile that hit the plane had originated from a Russian military brigade.

20 Jun 2019 2:32 PM

Australia A will play five ODI's and three four-day matches between June 20 to July 26. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Mitchell Marsh flies back to join Australia A squad

All-rounder Stoinis is recovered from his side injury that he had sustained in the match against India on June 9.

20 Jun 2019 2:25 PM

Police said in a statement they believed it was the first British conviction relating to a gun made using a 3D printer. (Photo: AP)

UK man becomes first convicted in Britain of making 3D-printer gun

Components for the weapon were discovered during a drugs raid on a home in central London in October 2017.

20 Jun 2019 2:21 PM

India are currently at the fourth spot with seven points from four games. (Photo: AP)

'Dhawan's loss won't derail India's World Cup campaign',says Hussey

Virat Kohli and Co. will next face Afghanistan on Saturday at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

20 Jun 2019 2:12 PM

Kamal Haasan's Bigg Boss Tamil 3 in trouble; petition filed in Madras High Court

According to the petitioner, IBF rules expressly prohibit sex, obscenity and also indecent degrading and derogatory content.

20 Jun 2019 2:08 PM

Shankar is one of the designated No four batsmen in this Indian line-up although he is being used as a floater. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Vijay Shankar suffers injury scare during practice session

During Wednesday's training, a Jasprit Bumrah yorker hit Shankar flush on his toes and he was apparently in pain.

20 Jun 2019 2:05 PM

BJP Yuva Morcha workers took out a protest, on Wednesday, against the alleged killing of a 30-year-old man, who is now being claimed by both parties as their cadre. (Photo: ANI)

Political protests over dead worker in Bengal, both BJP, TMC claim he was theirs

Ananda belonged to Velakpora in Tufanganj in Cooch Behar district. A case has been registered in Kotwali police station.

20 Jun 2019 2:03 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Sitharaman's first GST Council meet to decide on NAA extension

The Council is likely to discuss a mechanism for single point sanctioning and processing GST refunds.

20 Jun 2019 1:57 PM

Asked whether it was going to be tough for him to run the Lok Sabha amid religious chants, Om Birla said, ‘There is no challenge’. (Photo: ANI)

Who said you can't say 'Vande Mataram', 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'? asks Om Birla

Sonia Gandhi, took oath on Tuesday. She was welcomed amid slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Jai Sri Ram'.

20 Jun 2019 1:57 PM

To another question, he said people living on forest land in Mumbai for years were not getting adequate drinking water supply, but the government will soon ensure it for them. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra govt to ask BMC to ensure equitable water supply: Yogesh Sagar

He was responding to a question raised by NCP member Rahul Narvekar through a Calling Attention notice in the state Legislative Council.

20 Jun 2019 1:52 PM

To stop this brute force called England, Sri Lanka will have to play out of their skins with the onus resting on the pace duo of Lasith Malinga and Nuwan Pradeep. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: Sri Lanka battle to survive as England aim to go on top

With just one win, Sri Lanka are currently at the 6th spot with four points and will have to win rest of their 4 matches to reach the semis.

20 Jun 2019 1:50 PM

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