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31 Fishermen Missing in Bay of Bengal, 13 Rescued from Bangladesh Waters
The missing 31 fishermen had started from Namkhana on two trawlers on Thursday, Sundarban Development Minister Manturam Pakhira said. All contacts with them lost on Sunday amid reports of bad weather and rough sea conditions.
Deutsche Bank Says to Slash 18,000 Jobs by 2022
The slashing of around one in five of its workforce, to 74,000 employees, is an unprecedented round of departures for Deutsche.
WATCH | India Will Fancy Themselves Against Kiwis: Kumble
Former India head coach and India captain Anil Kumble spoke about Virat Kohli's side's chances against New Zealand when they take on Kane Willaimson's side in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Taliban Car Bomb Kills 14 in Central Afghanistan as Group Holds Peace Talks in Qatar
Islamist Taliban fighters detonated a car bomb in Ghazni city near an office of Afghanistan's main intelligence service, the National Directorate of Security (NDS), during Sunday morning's rush hour, officials said.
Tippling Point: Did Someone Say Booze With Aphrodisiac Kick? Damiana Gin Can be Your Love Potion
Even though detailed studies penalised the drink because of its hallucinogenic properties, its potential toxicity and its claim as a gin, they remained silent on one claim it made - the ingredient Damiana has aphrodisiac properties.
HRD Ministry to Review Reasons Behind Eminent Universities Losing Out on Top Spots in QS Rankings
The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings is one of the most coveted global ranking for educational institutions.
Delhi HC Acquits Man Serving 30 Year Jail Term for Gang Rape, Says Case Filled With 'Inconsistencies'
Shiva (30) was convicted in 2014 by a trial court of confining and raping a woman for nine months, however his lawyer successfully argued that the woman's consent could be inferred as she and Shiva had cohabited for nine months.
Panel Summons Customs Officers Accused of Sexual Assault on Uzbek Woman at Delhi Airport
The alleged sexual assault on the Uzbek woman took place in May at a room without CCTV camera in the highly secured area under the customs department at the airport, officials said.
UK Interior Minister Sajid Javid Set to Endorse Boris Johnson as PM: Reports
Boris Johnson is the frontrunner in a contest with foreign minister Jeremy Hunt to be the next leader. Voting is due to close on July 22, with the winner set to be announced the following day.
WATCH | Thought We Bowled Well, But Wicket Didn't Help: Karunaratne
Speaking after Sri Lanka's seven wicket loss to India in their final group stage match of the ICC World Cup 2019, Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne said that he felt that his bowlers bowled well, but the wicket did not provide them with much assistance...
19-year-old Man Arrested for Robbing Cabbie, Opening Fire at TV Crew in Delhi
A sophisticated automatic pistol and three live cartridges were recovered from the man's possession.
Aadhaar Can be Used for Cash Transactions Beyond Rs 50,000 in Place of PAN, Says Revenue Secy
Banks and other institutions will make back end upgrades to allow acceptance of Aadhaar in all places where quoting PAN is now mandatory, Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey said Saturday.
Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget May Give Poll Mode Feel, But It Sends the Right Signals
The pre-electoral ‘gareeb-gaon-kisan’ rhetoric has been carried forward in the continuing focus on rural sector schemes such as income support for farmers, roads, housing, agri-industry, skill development, Swachh Bharat and e-connectivity.
Women's World Cup: USA Hoping for More Celebrations Against Dutch Pretenders in Final
Defending champions the United States will be hoping to title the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup one more time as they face the Netherlands in the final.
Pink City Jaipur Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, PM Modi Welcomes Move
With Jaipur's inclusion, the number of heritage sites across India that are on the UNESCO World Heritage list, has grown to 38, including 30 cultural properties, seven natural properties and one mixed site.
Mayawati Mocks Modi's Poll Theme of Strong Govt Versus Helpless, Says 'Majboor' One Better for People
During elections Prime Minister Narendra Modi used to ask people whether they wanted a 'majboor' (helpless) or a 'majboot' (strong) government.