Travel, 16th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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Samsung India Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Rajeev Bhutani said that as India progresses ahead in the competition, sales would increase. (Representational Image)

Large-screen TV sales soar up to 100 pc as World Cup fever grips fans

Companies expect sales to pick up further as tournament progresses towards knock-out rounds, and have lined up attractive offers.

16 Jun 2019 3:46 PM

The perception of food texture arises from the interaction of a food with mechanoreceptors in the mouth. (Representational/Pixabay)

Not just taste, texture of food matters too

Studies suggest while choosing, texture of food matters too.

16 Jun 2019 3:42 PM

The NIA had registered a case in May, 2017 against terrorists belonging to Jammat ud Dawah, Duktaran-e-Millat, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and other separatist leaders in the state for raising, receiving and collecting funds to fuel separatist and terrorist activities and entering into a larger conspiracy for causing disruption in Kashmir Valley and for waging war against India. (Photo: Representational)

Kashmiri separatist leaders used foreign funds for personal gains: NIA

The agency has interrogated several top leaders of Hurriyat Conference and other organisations.

16 Jun 2019 3:36 PM

India will take on Pakistan at 3 pm in Manchester with the prediction of rain at the venue adding more suspense to the nail-biting encounter. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Fans in Manchester confident of India's win over Pakistan

Fans outside Old Trafford stadium are highly charged for the encounter and are hoping for rain to stay away from Manchester.

16 Jun 2019 3:34 PM

An Israeli court on Sunday convicted the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraudulently using state funds for meals, under a plea bargain which saw her admit to lesser charges. (Photo: File)

Israel PM Netanyahu’s wife convicted of misusing public funds

Sara Netanyahu was found guilty of exploiting the mistake of another person and ordered to pay a fine and compensation.

16 Jun 2019 3:32 PM

The FATF continuing Pakistan in the ‘Gray’ list means its downgrading by IMF, World Bank, ADB, EU and also a reduction in risk rating by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan fails to fulfil 25 of 27 action points given by terror finance watchdog

With this, multilateral lenders like IMF, World Bank and EU may continue downgrading Pak, making its financial situation more precarious.

16 Jun 2019 3:31 PM

The World Cup winner has scored 24 goals in 92 appearances for United and was named in last season’s PFA Premier League Team of the Year. (Photo: AFP)

Paul Pogba hints at move away from Manchester United

Pogba’s time at Manchester United has coincided with some insipid performances on the pitch and organisational turmoil at the club.

16 Jun 2019 3:27 PM

The first budget of Modi 2.0 government is scheduled to be presented on July 5 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the backdrop of India's economy hitting 5-year low growth of 6.8 per cent in 2018-19. (Photo: File)

Govt likely to provide Rs 30,000 crore to PSU banks in Budget 2019

The public sector banks would also require capital for the credit growth, which has just started picking up.

16 Jun 2019 3:27 PM

Thackeray further said that his party has requested the Central government to bring an ordinance for the purpose of construction of the temple. (Photo: File)

No one can stop Modi-led govt from building Ram temple: Uddhav Thackeray

Eighteen Shiv Sena MPs had reached the city yesterday evening.

16 Jun 2019 3:24 PM

The armies of India and Myanmar carried out a three-week-long coordinated operation from May 16 along the border, targeting several terrorist groups operating in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam, defence sources said on Sunday. (Representational Image)

India, Myanmar armies hit terror camps along border in joint ops: report

The sources said the two sides might launch the third phase of the operation, depending on intelligence inputs and the ground situation.

16 Jun 2019 3:20 PM

Pakistan, who suffered a 41-run loss to Australia in Taunton on Wednesday, are currently ninth in the 10-team table. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Vijay Shankar replaces Shikhar Dhawan against Pakistan

Kohli's side have yet to lose at this World Cup after winning their completed group fixtures against both South Africa and Australia.

16 Jun 2019 3:18 PM

BJP leaders Yogesh Sagar, Sanjay Bhegde, Parinay Fuke and Atul Save, besides Avinash Mahtekar of RPI were sworn-in as ministers of state. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: 13 ministers take oath, 6 dropped

CM Fadnavis said the expansion of Council of Ministers would help fulfil expectations of the NDA allies including Shiv Sena.

16 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who quit Congress recently, was sworn-in as a Cabinet minister at Raj Bhavan here. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra Cabinet rejig: 13 ministers take oath, 6 dropped

He dropped six ministers including Prakash Mehta who held the Housing portfolio.

16 Jun 2019 3:14 PM

L-R: Kapil Gulati - Director, Consumer Segment, Sennheiser Electronics, India; B. Srinivasan, Deputy Commissioner, Bathinda; Pratyush Kumar, Vice President, Jana Small Finance Bank, Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: File)

'Cool Dads' of contemporary times breaking stereotype

Here are some ‘super dads’ who are perfectly balancing the modern-day equation.

16 Jun 2019 3:13 PM

Khan advised the skipper to "banish all fears of losing" against their arch-rival, who are being considered as world cup favourites. (Photo: AP)

Banish all fears of losing: Imran Khan's advise Pak team ahead of clash with India

The cricket legend recalled how the game has transformed over the years.

16 Jun 2019 3:08 PM

The sale process is to be handled by the Stressed Assets Targeted Resolution Action (SASTRA) Division of Punjab National Bank.

PNB to sell NPAs worth over Rs 1,000 cr, six accounts put on block

The reserve price for the six non performing assets (NPAs) has been fixed at Rs 342 crore.

16 Jun 2019 3:06 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting, attended by representatives of all parties, including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and TMC leader Derek O'Brien. (Photo: ANI)

PM's first all party meet: Oppn calls for debate on jobs, agrarian crisis

Speaking to reporters after meeting, Azad said that all those bills which are in the interest of the people 'we are not opposed to them'.

16 Jun 2019 2:59 PM

Pakistan has not been able to register a win against India in ICC Cricket World Cup ever since they first met each other in the 1992 edition. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Twitterati prays for clear skies ahead of IND-PAK clash

India has enjoyed an unbeaten start to their campaign with two wins and one match being called off due to rain.

16 Jun 2019 2:49 PM

It is also to discuss the celebration of 75 years of India's independence in 2022, and 150 years of Mamata Gandhi’s birth anniversary. (Photo: ANI)

PM calls meeting of presidents of all parties to discuss 'one nation, one election'

The all-party meeting is to happen on June 19.

16 Jun 2019 2:49 PM

Another collapse saw them go down to South Africa by nine wickets in a World Cup match. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Gulbadin Naib urges his batsmen to play full 50-overs, keep calm

A sudden collapse is becoming a worrying trend for Afghanistan, who fell from 66 for no loss to 70 for 4 against New Zealand last week.

16 Jun 2019 2:48 PM

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