U.S.-China trade war likely to dominate Narendra Modi-Donald Trump talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet in Biarritz, France, where India is a special invitee to the G7 summit. The the impact of the growing U.S. - China trade war will be centrestage.
Villagers protest outside Vedanta refinery against ‘death in custody’
Tension prevailed in the Lanjigarh area of Kalahandi district on Saturday after a large number of residents sat on a dharna outside the main gate of the Vedanta alumina refinery demanding compensation of ₹10 lakh for the death of a fellow villager in judicial custody.
Sonia Gandhi nod for pact with Left in West Bengal
Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has given her nod to alliance with the Left Front in West Bengal for the Assembly by-polls following the party’s dismal performance in the Lok Sabha polls in the State, top party sources said on Saturday.
PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince discuss to boost trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed ways to improve trade and cultural ties between India and the UAE with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The crown prince expressed gratitude to his “brother” for visiting “his second home”.
Jet Airways founder siphoned off huge sums: ED
The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday alleged that Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal structured various tax-evading schemes involving its domestic and overseas companies to siphon off huge sums through dubious and fictitious transactions.
Brazilian states ask for military help as Amazon fires rage
Six states in Brazil's Amazon region requested military help on Saturday to combat record fires that are tearing through the rainforest.
Rahane, Kohli take India to commanding position over West Indies
After a career-defining 81 in the first innings, Rahane remained unbeaten on 53 while Kohli was batting on 51 as India reached 185 for three.
Napoli win seven-goal thriller at Fiorentina amid VAR controversy
Napoli, runners-up in three of the last four seasons, hit back from conceding a contentious early penalty to win 4-3 at new-look Fiorentina in a hugely entertaining start to their Serie A campaign on Saturday.
Amazon testing waters with Future deal
American e-commerce giant Amazon may have got an upper hand in its recent deal with Indian retail major Future Group, feel analysts. They said Amazon was testing waters before making any large-scale, long-term financial investment in Future Retail, which owns the large format stores of Big Bazaar and other format stores.
