Spain’s Ferrer loses to Russia’s Donskoy in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 10 (IANS) Russia’s Evgeny Donskoy pulled off a huge comeback, overcoming two match points to defeat Spain’s David Ferrer, the No. 7 seed, 3-6, 7-6 (7-1), 7-5 in the men’s singles…
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Pakistan rejects India’s cross-LOC infiltration claim
Islamabad, Aug 10 (IANS) Pakistan on Tuesday rejected India’s claim of cross-LOC infiltration after Pakistani envoy was summoned and served a “strong demarche” against the issue, as bilateral ties took another dip. In response to…
Five Mumbai hospital doctors held in kidney sale racket
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) In a major swoop, Mumbai police late on Tuesday arrested five top medicos of the reputed Dr L.H. Hiranandani Hospital here in connection with a kidney sale racket. Contacted for comment,…
Brazil’s Olympics ruled by women
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Brazilian female athletes are ruling the ongoing Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, leaving men’s teams behind by miles. On Monday, judoka Rafaela Silva made history by winning the…
IOC encourages athletes to report harassment
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday urged athletes to come forward and report any harassment case in the wake of sexual assault allegations in the athletes village at…
Rahul, Rahane steer India to 87/3 at lunch in third Test
St. Lucia, Aug 9 (IANS) Opener Lokesh Rahul (50) and top order batsman Ajinkya Rahane steered India out of trouble in the first session of the third Test against West Indies at the Darren Sammy…
India now knows to handle big games: Sreejesh
By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) After beating Argentina 2-1 in a Pool B match of the Rio Olympics, Indian hockey captain P.R. Sreejesh on Tuesday said the team has learnt to…
Archer Atanu, Indian men’s hockey team win at Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Indian archer Atanu Das raised hopes of a medal, entering the men’s individual 1/8 eliminators while the men’s hockey team also edged closer to quarter-final qualification with its second…
Heena Sidhu flunks in 25m Pistol qualifiers to end Rio campaign
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Shooter Heena Sidhu’s campaign at the ongoing Rio Olympics ended after she finished 21st at the end of the 25 metre Pistol Rapid Stage qualification here on Tuesday. Heena…
India reach 87/3 at lunch in third Test against Windies
St. Lucia, Aug 9 (IANS) Put in to bat, India made 87 for three wickets on Tuesday in the third Test against the West Indies during the pre-lunch session at the Darren Sammy National Cricket…
LS passes bill for higher compensation to workers
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed The Employees Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2016, as Union Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said a large number of workforce in the organised sector will benefit….
Archer Atanu advances in men’s individual event at Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Indian archer Atanu Das entered the men’s individual 1/8 eliminators with a 139-135 win over Cuba’s Adrian Andres Puentes Perez at the Rio Olympics here on Tuesday. In a…
India win 2-1 against Argentina in men’s hockey
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) A gritty India beat Argentina 2-1 in a men’s hockey pool match at Rio Olympics here on Tuesday. Chinglensana (8th minute) and Kothajit Khadangbam (35th) were the scorers for…
JK Tyre’s Q1 consolidated net profit at Rs 100 crore
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) JK Tyre & Industries (JKTIL) on Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 100.26 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. According to the company, its consolidated net profit…
Cutting a hole in train roof, robbers escape with RBI’s cash
Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS) Robbers cut through the roof a train coach in Tamil Nadu and escaped with cash belonging to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), police said. The audacious robbery came to light…
AIMIM’s Maharashtra registration restored
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) survived a minor hiccup when Maharashtra State Election Commission on Tuesday restored its registration after nearly a month. Maharashtra Election Commissioner J.S. Saharia said that…
Airlines offer discounted fares to attract flyers
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Various airlines on Tuesday announced discounted fares to attract flyers during the lean travel season. National passenger carrier Air India through its scheme “Monsoon Sale” announced discounts on select sectors…
Heena finishes 30th in Precision stage of 25m Pistol event
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Shooter Heena Sidhu finished a lowly 30th after the Precision stage of the 25 metre women’s Pistol qualification round at the Rio Olympics here on Tuesday. Heena never really…
Interest rates unchanged in Rajan’s last monetary policy update
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan kept key policy rates unchanged in his last monetary policy review on Tuesday with little elbow room for easing due to the country’s…
Will try to keep GST target of April 1, 2017: Meghwal
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The government has set a April 1, 2017 target for implementing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and was hopeful of achieving this Union Minister of State for Finance…