Day: July 30, 2019

Trump says he wants ‘a large cut’ from US Fed

10:51 pm July 30, 2019

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the Federal Reserve to cut the benchmark interest rate significantly, moments before the central bank was due to open its two-day policy meeting. “I would like to see a large cut,” Trump told reporters at the White House, his latest move in a constant campaign to […]

Elton John calls off Indianapolis concert due to illness

Elton John celebrates 29 years of sobriety

10:38 pm July 30, 2019

London: Music legend Elton John is celebrating 29 years of abstinence from alcohol and drugs. The 72-year-old singer took to Instagram on Monday to share the news. “29 years ago today, I was a broken man. I finally summoned up the courage to say 3 words that would change my life: ‘I need help’. “Thank-you […]

Decision on next Himachal CM after Assembly polls: BJP

No more Talaq-Talaq-Talaq: BJP

10:08 pm July 30, 2019

New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday lauded the passage of the triple talaq bill in Parliament, with party president Amit Shah saying that it is a great day for Indian democracy and the law will free Muslim women from the “curse” of this “regressive practice.” Parliament on Tuesday approved the bill that makes instant triple […]

Residents near Bhatsa river on alert as dam doors open

10:07 pm July 30, 2019

Thane: Residents of hamlets located on the banks of Bhatsa river in Maharashtra’s Thane district were put on alert on Tuesday in the wake of opening of the doors of the Bhatsa dam. Five doors of the dam were opened due to rise in the water level following heavy rains in the region, an official […]

This has really shaken me: Shaw on his doping ban

10:02 pm July 30, 2019

New Delhi: A beleaguered Prithvi Shaw on Tuesday admitted the eight-month doping ban has “shaken him” but at the same time vowed to come out stronger from the setback. The BCCI on Tuesday banned the 19-year-old from all forms of the game till November 15 for failing a dope test. The teenager had inadvertently consumed […]