Day: June 23, 2019

PM interacts with economists and experts on the theme “Economic Policy – The Road Ahead”

Groups make presentations on key economic themes open view news desk The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today attended an interactive session with over 40 economists and other experts, organized by NITI Aayog, on the theme “Economic Policy – The Road Ahead.” During the session, participants shared their […]

Cricket: Kohli fined for excessive appealing against Afghanistan

SOUTHAMPTON, England – India captain Virat Kohli has been fined 25% of his match fee for excessive appealing in Saturday’s tense World Cup contest against Afghanistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced. The two-time champions survived a scare against Afghanistan, who eventually fell 11 runs short of […]

At least 14 dead, 50 injured after large tent collapses in India

NEW DELHI – At least 14 people were killed and 50 injured on Sunday when heavy rain and a thunderstorm caused a huge tent to collapse in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, a senior government official said. Locals had gathered for a religious event inside the tent when […]

Death toll from acute encephalitis in Muzaffarpur rises to 129 children

NEW DELHI – At least 129 children have now died of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Muzaffarpur town in Bihar since an outbreak earlier this month, a medical official said on Sunday. The death toll from AES, a fever that affects the central nervous system, has risen from […]

Ethiopia army chief of staff shot amid unrest

Ethiopia’s army chief of staff has been shot, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on television Sunday as the government said it had thwarted an attempted coup in a regional state of this Horn of Africa nation. Abiy took to national television in the early hours dressed in military […]

Protectionism slammed as Southeast Asian leaders rally to trade pact

Thailand’s premier made an impassioned plea against protectionism on Sunday at a meeting of Southeast Asian leaders where the fallout from the US-China tariff war has dominated talks. A controversial repatriation plan for the persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority and ongoing disputes over the South China Sea will also […]

New Zealand can be World Cup winners, says McCullum

Former captain Brendon McCullum says New Zealand have the firepower to win the World Cup for the first time in their history. The Black Caps won a nail-biter against the West Indies in Manchester on Saturday to stay unbeaten at the 50-over tournament in England and Wales. New […]

Dashing Sohail boosts Pakistan’s bid for World Cup survival

Haris Sohail boosted Pakistan’s bid to avoid World Cup elimination with a blistering 89 in his side’s 308 for seven against fellow strugglers South Africa on Sunday. Sohail was making just his second appearance at this year’s World Cup and his dashing display at Lord’s suggested he should […]

‘It sets me up nicely’ – Federer looks to Wimbledon after winning 10th Halle title

Roger Federer said he was ready for Wimbledon after waltzing past Belgium’s David Goffin in straight sets to win a record-extending 10th title at the ATP event in Halle on Sunday. Federer, 37, beat Goffin 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 to secure his 102nd career singles title and remain unbeaten […]

North Korean leader receives ‘excellent’ letter from Trump: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received a personal letter of “excellent content” from US President Donald Trump, the country’s state media said Sunday, amid a nuclear deadlock between Pyongyang and Washington. Talks have been stalled since the collapse of a second summit between the two leaders in […]

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