Messi back with 2 goals as Barcelona wins opener
Lionel Messi scored twice to help 10-man Barcelona start the Spanish league with a 3-0 win over Elche in the debut of coach Luis Enrique on Sunday, with the Argentina star looking eager to put last season’s disappointments behind him. Messi used a signature burst of speed to dribble free of a... read more »
Manchester United sign Di Maria for £59.7 million
Manchester United broke the British transfer record when they completed the signing of Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria for £59.7 million on Tuesday. The 26-year-old, who has 52 caps for Argentina, signed a five-year contract after agreeing personal terms for his move from Real... read more »
Gold gains 230 on global cues, seasonal demand
Snapping its nine-day losing streak, gold prices recovered by Rs. 230 to Rs. 28,260 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday on a firming trend overseas and emergence of buying by jewellers and retailers at existing levels. Silver also rose by Rs. 400 to Rs. 43,000 per kg on increased... read more »
M&M, Tata Motors to challenge CCI order
Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said they would challenge the Competition Commission of India (CCI) penalty on them for violation of trade norms in the spare parts and after services market. The CCI, in its 251-page order dated August 25, 2014, had imposed a total penalty of... read more »
Law Commission recommends fixed tenure for CJI
Same retirement age of 65 for Supreme Court and High Court judges, a “cooling-off period” for judges after retirement and a fixed tenure for Chief Justice of India. These are the three... read more »
Curfew partially lifted in riot-hit Saharanpur
Situation remained calm in the riot-hit Saharanpur area of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, the day of Id-ul-fitr. Curfew was partially lifted in the ‘old city’ area between 7 and 11 in the... read more »
Flood threat in North India
Moderate to heavy rain lashed most parts of north India triggering landslips and causing rivers across the region to flow close to the danger mark at several places. Heavy rains lashed most... read more »
1.8 lakh people forced to drink unsafe water in Odisha: CAG
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India said 1.80 lakh people were forced to consume unsafe water supplied under 73 rural schemes due to the absence of a facility to test its quality... read more »
Indian women thrash Trinidad and Tobago 14-0 in CWG hockey
The Indian women’s hockey team came back strongly from a 0—3 defeat to New Zealand to thrash minnows Trinidad and Tobago 14—0 in their third Pool A match of the Commonwealth Games. India... read more »
