Month: July 2019

India v New Zealand: World Cup talking points

New Zealand clinched a stunning 18-win against India in a dramatic World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Chasing 240 for victory, India were bowled out for 221 in 49.3 overs. Here, AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from the Black Caps’ epic upset: Demolition […]

India crash out of WC after losing to NZ by 18 runs in 1st semifinal

Manchester, Jul 10: India crashed out of the World Cup after suffering a heart-breaking 18-run loss to New Zealand in the first semifinal here Wednesday. Brief Score:  New Zealand: 239 for 8 in 50 overs. (Ross Taylor 73, Kane Williamson 67; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3/43, Jasprit Bumrah 1/39). India: 221 […]

9,307 pilgrims pay obeisance at the Holy Cave

open view news desk SRINAGAR, JULY 10: On the 10th day of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 9,307 Yatris paid obeisance at the Holy Cave. Till date 1,30,503 Yatris had the darshan of the Shivling at the Holy Cave.

Necessary steps afoot to give requisite fillip to tourism in State: Advisor Sharma

open view news desk SRINAGAR, JULY 10: Advisor to Governor KK Sharma today said that the Government has undertaken necessary steps to ensure that the tourism sector, which forms one of the main sectors for generating employment and contributing to the State’s economy gets the requisite intervention and […]

Advisors Kumar, Ganai inaugurate Divisional level cricket tourney at Anantnag

open view news desk ANANTNAG, JULY 10: Advisors to Governor, K Vijay Kumar and Khurshid Ahmad Ganai today inaugurated divisional level inter district cricket tournament at Government Higher Secondary School, Bijbehara, Anantnag. On the occasion international cricketer Parveiz Rasool was the guest of honour. The students in the […]

Trainee technician dies as SpiceJet plane’s landing gear doors close

NEW DELHI – A trainee aircraft technician died after becoming pincered between a plane’s landing doors in Kolkata on Wednesday, the airline said. Rohit Pandey was working on a SpiceJet Bombardier-developed Q400 turboprop plane when the hydraulic landing gear doors closed, the airline said in a statement. “The […]

Row between founders hits shares in IndiGo parent

BENGALURU/MUMBAI – An escalating dispute between IndiGo’s co-founders sparked falls in its parent firm’s shares on Wednesday as investors fretted about the potential impact on India’s largest airline. Interglobe Aviation lost close to $1 billion in market value on concerns that the row would distract the budget carrier, […]

Upgradation of Railway Stations

open view news desk Ministry of Railways through various agencies is undertaking techno-economic feasibility studies of Railway stations. Based on the outcome of these feasibility studies, stations are planned to be taken up for redevelopment in phases, especially the stations located in major cities, pilgrimage centres and important […]

Cabinet approves The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019

open view news desk The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to introduce The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. The Bill will be introduced in the ensuing Session of Parliament. The Bill provides a mechanism for their social, economic and […]

Stringent Punishment for Sexual Crimes against Children

Death Penalty provisions for Sexual offences against Children Cabinet approves Amendment in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012 open view news desk In a historic decision to protect the children from Sexual offences, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the […]

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