Day: June 14, 2019

Sensex succumbs to fag-end sell-off; logs weekly losses

5:47 pm June 14, 2019

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex stayed on the back foot for the third straight session Friday as investors dialled down equity exposure amid high valuations and a fresh spell of uncertainty in the global markets. After a subdued opening, the benchmark faced sudden selling pressure in the last half-hour of trade to close at 39,452.07, down […]

ABD probably didn’t handle comeback plan well: Rassie van der Dussen

5:43 pm June 14, 2019

Cardiff: Rassie van der Dussen, the man who replaced A B de Villiers in South Africa’s World Cup squad, is not surprised that the legend wanted to come out of retirement for the ongoing big event but feels the swashbuckler should have handled things better. Middle-order batsman der Dussen has appeared in 13 ODIs since […]

Sensex slumps 289 pts; bank stocks drag

5:35 pm June 14, 2019

Mumbai: Extending its losses for the third straight session, benchmark BSE Sensex slumped 289 points Friday, dragged by banking stocks amid weak cues from global markets. After cracking nearly 400 points during the day, the BSE gauge settled 289.29 points, or 0.73 per cent, lower at 39,452.07. The index hit an intra-day low of 39,363.45 […]

Damaged tankers reach safe waters after Gulf attacks

Iran denies tankers attack as tensions soar

5:33 pm June 14, 2019

Dubai: Iran dismissed as “baseless” Friday US accusations that it carried out twin attacks that left two tankers ablaze in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions across the region and sending world oil prices soaring. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Washington would defend its forces and allies in the region, and the United States […]

Taylor Swift calls for removal of 'racist' monuments in Tennessee

Taylor Swift new album ‘Lover’ to release in August

1:46 pm June 14, 2019

Los Angeles: Pop star Taylor Swift has revealed that her new album “Lover” will release on August 23. The 29-year-old singer shared the news through an Instagram Live Stream. According to Entertainment Weekly, there will be four deluxe special editions of the album, all of which will be available at Target retail stores and on her official website. The versions will also feature […]