Costa Rica really blew my mind, says Ronaldo
Brazil great Ronaldo believes Luis Suarez biting an opponent was terrible for football at a World Cup of “wonderful surprises.” Ronaldo said football must be used to benefit the world. “People have to be held responsible and accountable for what they do in the game,” Ronaldo said through a... read more »
Portugal defeat Ghana 2-1; both exit World Cup
Portugal defeated Ghana 2-1 in Brasilia on Thursday with World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo grabbing the winner, but both sides exit the World Cup as the United States finish second in Group G on goal difference. Germany top the group on seven points and the US are second on four. Portugal,... read more »
Saina Nehwal in Australian Super Series semis; Sindhu bows out
Saina Nehwal reached the women’s singles semifinals with a comfortable straight-game win, but compatriot P.V. Sindhu failed to cross the quarterfinal hurdle in the $7,50,000 Star Australian Super Series, in Sydney on Friday. While Sindhu, seeded eighth, lost 17-21, 17-21 against Carolina Marin of... read more »
Gold prices fall on subdued demand, global cues
Gold prices fell by Rs. 10 to Rs. 28,650 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday on decline in demand for the metal at prevailing levels amid a weak global trend. However, silver continued its rising trend for the third straight day and rose by Rs. 300 to Rs. 45,300 per kg on sustained... read more »
Delhi court summons sonia, rahul in national herald case
NEW DELHI: A local Delhi court has ordered Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi to appear before it in a case alleging misappropriation of funds, the first time... read more »
Andhra Pradesh: GAIL Pipeline Fire Killed 15
The blast took place at 5:30 am in a pipeline owned by the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) in East Godavari district. Reports suggest the number of dead could rise. “We have... read more »
Gold futures down at Rs 27,667 per 10 gm
Gold prices fell 0.3 per cent to Rs 27,667 per 10 grams at the futures trade today amid a weak trend overseas and profit-booking by speculators. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for... read more »
Supreme Court to hear plea on Vodafone tax dues on July 1
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL July 1 seeking directions to the government to discharge its statutory obligation by recovering Rs.20,000 crore tax dues from telecom giant Vodafone. An... read more »
Nine killed in separate attacks in Yemen
Sanaa : At least nine people were killed and 12 injured Thursday in two attacks in Yemen, media reported. In one attack, at least three soldiers were killed and 12 injured in a bomb attack at a... read more »
