Day: July 8, 2019

Stead hopes Ferguson will make the difference against India

7:13 pm July 8, 2019

Manchester: Lockie Ferguson is in “good shape” and expected to play in the World Cup semifinals, said New Zealand coach Gary Stead, who has put his faith on the tearaway quick to make the difference against India on Tuesday. Ferguson, who has emerged as New Zealand’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament, had missed their last […]

H Nagesh reaches Mumbai after quitting as MLA, minister

6:40 pm July 8, 2019

Mumbai: Karnataka minister and Independent MLA H Nagesh reached Mumbai Monday, hours after resigning and withdrawing support to the H D Kumaraswamy-led government in the southern state. Nagesh reached the luxury hotel in suburban Bandra, where 10 MLAs of the ruling JD(S) and Congress are staying since Saturday. Nagesh Monday resigned and withdrew support to […]

Oppn plans march to Vijay Chowk in solidarity with suspended RS MPs

Govt introduces Bill in LS to amend NIA Act

6:35 pm July 8, 2019

New Delhi: A Bill seeking to further strengthen the National Investigation Agency (NIA) by giving it powers to probe terror attacks targeting Indians and Indian interests on foreign soil was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday. Introducing the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019, Union minister of state for home G Kishan Reddy said the […]

Consumer Protection bill introduced in Lok Sabha

6:29 pm July 8, 2019

New Delhi: A bill for strengthening rights of consumers and providing a mechanism for redressal of complaints regarding defects in goods and deficiency in services was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday. The bill was introduced by Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan. It provides for protection of interests of consumers and to establish authorities […]

Sensex plummets 793 pts on Budget woes, global selloff

6:26 pm July 8, 2019

Mumbai: Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex plummeted 793 points Monday to extend losses for a second straight session, dragged by losses in index major HDFC Bank, L&T and Bajaj Finance, amid Union Budget overhang and heavy selloff in global equities. After plunging over 907 points during the day, the 30-share index settled 792.82 points or […]