Day: November 6, 2019

‘7000 season tickets for India-Bangladesh Test sold’

7:31 pm November 6, 2019

Indore: Over 40 per cent of the total season tickets of the India-Bangladesh cricket test match beginning November 14 have been sold out so far in the last four days, Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) chairman Abhilash Khandekar said on Wednesday. He said 7,000 season tickets have been bought by spectators so far and remaining […]

Breakthrough expected in BJP-Sena stalemate

7:27 pm November 6, 2019

New Delhi: A resolution to the BJP-Shiv Sena stalemate over government formation in Maharashtra is expected and a new dispensation may take office before the term of the outgoing assembly ends on November 9, sources said on Wednesday. Sources from both parties said back channel talks are on between the two old but often-feuding Hindutva […]

Woman falls to death as monkeys attack her

And now an exclusive park for monkeys in Karnataka

7:22 pm November 6, 2019

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to develop a monkey park on 100 acres in Shivamogga district to control their menace and to protect crops in the region. On Tuesday, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa chaired a meeting along with Ministers, Chief Secretary, forest officials, MLAs and farmer representatives from Shivamogga district regarding damage caused […]

MVA govt in Maha will complete full term: Pawar

Maha tussle: BJP welcomes Pawar’s announcement to sit in oppn

7:07 pm November 6, 2019

Mumbai: The BJP on Wednesday welcomed NCP president Sharad Pawar’s statement that his party would sit in opposition, which on the face of it denies the BJP’s warring ally Shiv Sena any extra leverage amidst the tussle over formation of government in Maharashtra. Earlier in the day, Pawar told reporters that a BJP-Sena government was […]

Rupee dives 28 paise to 70.97 against US dollar

6:58 pm November 6, 2019

Mumbai: Snapping its three-session winning streak, the Indian rupee tumbled 28 paise to close at 70.97 against the US dollar on Wednesday as continuing uncertainty over the US-China trade deal affected currency market sentiment worldwide. However, robust foreign fund inflows and easing crude oil prices restricted the fall for the domestic unit, forex brokers said. […]