Month: May 2019

Auction for Sale (Re-Issue) of Government Stocks

open view news desk Government of India has announced the Sale (Re-issue) of (i) ‘7.32 per cent Government Stock, 2024’ for a notified amount of Rs. 5,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, (ii) ‘7.26 per cent Government Stock, 2029’ for a notified amount of  Rs. 6,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction, (iii) ‘7.69 […]

Launch of Fourth Scorpene Class Submarine – VELA

open view news desk Vela, the fourth Scorpene class submarine being constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the Indian Navy, was launched today, on 06 May 2019, by Mrs Veena Ajay Kumar, wife of Dr Ajay Kumar, IAS, Secretary Defence Production, who was the Chief Guest on […]

INS Ranjit Sails into Sunset Culminating 36 years of Glorious Era

open view news desk INS Ranjit, a Rajput class destroyer  was decommissioned at a solemn yet grand ceremony at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam culminating a glorious era on 06 May 19. The decommissioning ceremony was attended by officers and sailors of the commissioning crew as well as other who […]

PM undertakes aerial survey of cyclone Fani affected areas in Odisha; reviews the situation

open view news desk PM announces immediate assistance worth Rs.1000 crores Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited the State of Odisha to review the situation arising out of Cyclone Fani that hit the State on 3rd May, 2019.  He undertook an aerial survey of Pipili, Puri, Konark, Nimapada […]

Du Plessis misses ton as CSK post 170 for 5 against KXIP

Chandigarh :  Faf du Plessis missed out on a well-deserved hundred by four runs as Kings XI Punjab bowled well at the death to restrict Chennai Super Kings to 170 for 5 in a final IPL group league encounter of the two teams here Sunday. Courtesy Du Plessis’ 96 […]

Katich hints at lack of unity on field after KKR’s exit

Mumbai :  Kolkata Knight Riders’ assistant coach Simon Katich admitted that there was tension on the field within their ranks, and said the string of six losses had contributed to the change in dynamics within the group in their disappointing IPL campaign this year. Two-time champions KKR needed to […]

Warner, Smith help Australia edge New Zealand

Brisbane : David Warner hit a quickfire 39 and Steve Smith 22 Monday in their first appearance for Australia since a major ball-tampering scandal as the home team edged a second-string New Zealand by one wicket in a practice match. The Australians were set a target of 216 at […]

Vengsarkar says India have got ‘fantastic chance’ to lift WC

Mumbai :  Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar believes that the Virat-Kohli led team has a “fantastic chance” to lift the upcoming World Cup, which begins on May 30 in United Kingdom. India begin their campaign against South Africa on June 5 at Southampton. “India has got a fantastic chance […]

Patchy CSK banking on home advantage to outwit MI in Qualifier 1

Chennai : Handed a reality check in their last league fixture, defending champions Chennai Super Kings would bank on home advantage to seal their place in the summit clash when they take on a confident Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 1 of the IPL here Tuesday. After the gruelling […]

Apurva Asrani to make directorial debut with Manoj Bajpayee in lead

Mumbai :  Writer Apurva Asrani is set to make his feature directorial debut with a story dealing with mental health issues. The writer, who is best known for penning films like “Shahid” and “Aligarh”, will be collaborating with critically-acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee for the movie. The duo have previously […]

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