Travel, 28th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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Apart from David Warner and Steve Smith, it was Cameron Bancroft who was banned but he was handed a nine-month ban as opposed to one-year ban for Warner and Smith. (Photo:AFP)

Ricky Ponting happy to see David Warner, Steve Smith perform in World Cup

In 2018, Warner and Smith were banned for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal.

28 Jul 2019 5:11 PM

Yadav said the trees give life-sustaining pure air to humans. ‘It is our responsibility to save them,’ he said. (Photo: PTI)

Priyanka lauds Chitrakoot Administration for supporting 'Vriksha Purush' Yadav

Yadav, with support of Forest Department, has planted around 40,000 trees in past ten years on a 50 hectare arid land near Chitrakoot.

28 Jul 2019 5:09 PM

The Congress will hold a legislative party meeting here on Monday, ahead of the confidence motion in the state Assembly. (Photo: File)

Ahead of trust vote, Congress to hold legislative party meeting tomorrow

After days of high-drama and heated debates, the Congress-JD(S) government fell on Tuesday as it lost the trust vote in the House.

28 Jul 2019 5:06 PM

Currently, there are 615 relief camps operational in Baksa, Nalbari, Barpeta, Chirang, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Kamrup, Morigaon, Nagaon, Golaghat, and Jorhat districts. (Photo: ANI)

Assam floods: Around 651 villages affected in Barpeta district

One person has lost his life due to the calamity in the district in the last 24 hours, taking the total toll to 77.

28 Jul 2019 5:04 PM

Indian sprinter Dutee Chand's nomination for Arjuna award and cricketer Harbhajan Singh's nomination for Khel Ratna award were rejected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. (Photo:AFP)

Dutee Chand and Harbhajan Singh's nomination for Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna rejected

She won the 100m gold medal in the World University Games in Napoli. Chand clinched the gold medal in just 11.32 seconds.

28 Jul 2019 5:01 PM

In the video, a woman can be seen arguing with the officials from the hotel who seem to be vigorously going through the suitcases. (Photo: screengrab/ Twitter)

Viral video of Indian family stealing 'everything' from Bali hotel, sparks outrage

The video sparked an outrage among people with many criticising the family for shaming India abroad.

28 Jul 2019 5:00 PM

IAF with help of its Mi17 helicopter also airlifted nine personnel stranded on the rooftop of a building. Also, Army, Navy and Air Force teams provided packed food and water to all the rescued personnel. (Photo: ANI | Representative)

Mumbai rains: 300 people stranded in Kalyan rescued

Security forces rescued around 115 people who were stranded for hours at petrol pump which got submerged due to overflowing of Ulhas River.

28 Jul 2019 4:56 PM

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. (Photo: File)

Major terror attack anticipated in Kashmir, NSA monitors situation

Inputs received by the security and spy agencies state that after Panchayat elections, terror attacks may be carried out.

28 Jul 2019 4:55 PM

Team India chief selector MSK Prasad had on July 21 announced the squads at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters here.(Photo: BCCI)

Team India not to hold pre-departure conference before West Indies tour

The Men in Blue, who will be leaving on Monday, will take on the Carribean side in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Test matches.

28 Jul 2019 4:55 PM

Shah said that Khan's visit made the US realise that Kashmir is a flashpoint which requires an early resolution. (Photo: ANI)

Trump's mediation offer on Kashmir more than Pak's expectation: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Shah added that India's adamant attitude on Kashmir issue can cost it heavily as the situation in the region is deteriorating.

28 Jul 2019 4:50 PM

Ramesh Nair, chief executive officer and country head of JLL India, said its revenue growth was fuelled by rising demand for Indian commercial real estate, especially office space, from investors as well as end-users.

JLL India revenue grows 17 pc to Rs 4,000 cr in FY19; to hire 2,000 employees

JLL India had posted a revenue of Rs 3,420 crore during the financial year 2017-18.

28 Jul 2019 4:48 PM

Mary Kom, who claimed her sixth world title last year in Delhi, will be looking to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia. (Photo:AP)

Mary Kom wins gold medal in style ahead of World Championships

The Olympic bronze medallist pugilist decimated Australian April Franks 5-0.

28 Jul 2019 4:38 PM

Australian wicket-keeper batsman Cameron Bancroft who recently called in for the Ashes squad said that he learned to be true to himself, after returning from a nine-month suspension. (Photo:AFP)

‘I made a mistake, and I'll learn from it’: Cameron Bancroft on sandpapergate scandal

The 26-year-old Bancroft, along with Steve Smith and David Warner were banned from cricket for their part in the ball-tampering incident.

28 Jul 2019 4:28 PM

After opening the leg, Virat Kohli was spotted among the crowd, enjoying the highly tense match. (Photo: Pro Kabaddi League)

Virat Kohli sings National Anthem to open PKL 2019, wins fans' hearts; see tweets

The seventh season of the current Pro Kabaddi shifted to Mumbai on Saturday and Kohli was invited as a special guest.

28 Jul 2019 4:16 PM

Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Jaipal Reddy. (Photo: ANI)

Politicians including PM, Jagan Reddy pour in condolences for Cong leader Jaipal

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah and other political leaders condoled demise of S Jaipal Reddy, who passed away at the age of 77.

28 Jul 2019 4:14 PM

Pawar also accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of misusing probe agencies and state-run financial bodies to compel leaders to join their fold. (Photo: File)

Fadnavis, Maharashtra ministers 'committed' to luring leaders: Sharad Pawar

Pawar added that Satara MLA Shivendraraje Bhosle and Ahmednagar MLA Sangram Jagtap are with the NCP.

28 Jul 2019 4:01 PM

The state BJP has asserted that it is ready for elections anytime with its general secretary Narinder Singh saying that there is still enough time left for the Election Commission to hold polls in this year. (Photo: File)

BJP calls J&K core group meeting to discuss political atmosphere

Madhav, who is the party's pointsman for Jammu and Kashmir, had urged the election commission to held polls in the state this year.

28 Jul 2019 3:54 PM

Maliwal said that this is a shocking incident where a young life was lost due to 'complete lack of fear of law'. (Photo: ANI)

DCW issues notice to Delhi Police over murder of 19-year-old girl

It has been reported in the media that the girl was chased and stabbed multiple times in the Bhogal market.

28 Jul 2019 3:53 PM

Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the target for the country to be among the top three economies in the world in the next five years. (Photo: File)

Path to India becoming USD 5-trillion economy passes through UP: Amit Shah

'I am sure that the state will contribute to it by becoming a USD 1-trillion economy,' Shah said.

28 Jul 2019 3:48 PM

Addressing a function to celebrate the Peoples Democratic Party's 20th raising day, Mufti asked her party workers to get ready for a big fight for the protection of Article 35A. (Photo: AFP)

Whoever tries to mend Article 35A will be burnt to ashes: Mehbooba Mufti warns Centre

'We want to tell the Central govt that tinkering with Article 35A will be akin to setting a powder keg on fire,' the PDP president said.

28 Jul 2019 3:44 PM

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