MUMBAI: Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara has spilled the beans on an incident during the 2002 Champions Trophy final where then India captain Sourav Ganguly had reached out to the Lankan dressing room. The two finals in that year's Champions Trophy were washed out and India and Sri Lanka were declared joint-winners. "I remember one very specific incident in a one-day match where he was having this big argument with Russel Arnold. I think Dada was on his final warning and the umpire reported him," Sangakkara said on Star Sports show Cricket Connected. "Dada came to our dressing room and had a chat to us that if this goes the whole distance, he was going to get suspended. And
Monsoon rain lashes several states in north India but remains subdued in Delhi | India News
NEW DELHI: Moderate-to-heavy rain lashed several states in northern, eastern and coastal India on Sunday, but the monsoon activity continued to remain subdued in Delhi, which has recorded a 40 per cent rainfall deficiency despite an early onset of the seasonal weather system, forecasting agencies said. The monsoon activity over the desert-state Rajasthan too has remained weak over the past few days but is expected to pick up from Tuesday. Between June 1 and July 11, western Rajasthan has received 8 per cent less rainfall than normal while the eastern part of the state has got 13 per cent less, according to private forecaster Skymet Weather. Several areas in Haryana and Punjab were lashed by rain on Sunday and in
J&K to welcome tourists arriving by air from next week | India News
JAMMU: Days after opening parks and gardens to the public, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday decided to open the tourism sector in a phased manner with effect from Tuesday but limiting it to tourists arriving by air only. However, it advised the tourists above the age of 65 years to avoid coming to the union territory and also announced compulsory RT-PCR testing of all tourists at the airport on arrival. Announcing the decision and the guidelines for entry of tourists in the UT in phase-1 valid with effect from July 14, an order issued by the State Executive Committee said, any deviation from this order shall attract penal action under the disaster management Act. The tourism sector, the
Organizers across Kolkata and Europe plan Durga puja in Covid era | India News
KOLKATA: How will this year’s Durga Puja be? Pujo committees in Kolkata, London, Wales and the Netherlands came together on the web on Saturday to find an answer to the nagging question in the minds of Bengalis across the world. The webinar organized by the London_based London Sharad Utsav (LSU) and Bengal Heritage Foundation as part of their “Think Tank” series titled “Coronasurmardini” was about the impact of the Covid pandemic on Durga Pujo globally in 2020. The session was christened “Coronasurmardini”, borrowed from “Mahisasurmardini” based on the mythological story of goddess Durga’s victory over the “asura” that earns her this name. The webinar had viewers from India and Europe. The participants were Bidisha Datta from LSU, Sandeep Raha from
Army plans to order another 72,000 assault rifles from the US | India News
With no income, shooter Saurabh Chaudhary’s coach struggles to make ends meet | More sports News
Saurabh ChaudharyPUNE: India's top pistol shooter Saurabh Chaudhary's personal coach Amit Sheoran is struggling to make ends meet. The coach, who has played a pivotal role in shaping Saurabh's career, is living relying on his ward's help while staring at an uncertain future. With his academy in Binauli near Meerut shut due to the virus spread, the coach is left with no source of income to run his household. "The academy has been shut for more than three months. I can't even ask the kids for fees as there has been no training happening. I have run out of savings and since the academy is my only source of income, I have run out of money to run my home,"
John Cena shares a post featuring Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan, after they are duo hospitalised for Covid-19 | Hindi Movie News
International wrestler John Cena, who has also appeared in several Hollywood flicks, posted a picture of Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan on Instagram. The WWE legend did not post any caption for the picture, which had Big B decked in traditional wear while Abhishek looked dapper in a suit. In the past too, the Fast & Furious 9 star has often posted photos of Bollywood celebrities on his Instagram account. After Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan were hospitalized, it was confirmed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya have also tested positive for Covid-19. Sharing an update, Abhishek had posted on Twitter, “Aishwarya and Aaradhya have also tested COVID-19 positive. They will be self quarantining at home. The BMC has been updated of
UP Polytechnic exams postponed, to be held in September
NEW DELHI: Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has once again postponed the UP Polytechnic Exams 2020. This is for the fourth time the UP Polytechnic exams has been postponed. As per the infomation available on the official website (https://jeecup.nic.in/), the UP Polytechnic exam will now be conducted in the month of September 2020. Earlier, the UP Polytechnic examination was scheduled to be held from July 19 to July 25, 2020.Group Date Time Group A September 12, 2020 From 09.00 am to 12.00 noon Group E1 September 12, 2020 From 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm Group E2 September 12, 20202 From 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm Group B, C, D, F, G, H, I September 15, 2020 From
Early detection of Covid-19 cases has resulted in low fatality rate of 2.6%: Harsh Vardhan | India News
NEW DELHI: Early detection of Covid-19 cases through widespread testing, surveillance and clinical management has resulted in India having one of the lowest fatality rate at 2.66 per cent, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday. The minister, who visited the Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre (SPCCC) at Chhattarpur to review its Covid-19 management status, also said that "our success" can be seen in the recovery rate which is almost 63 per cent at present. The 10,200-bed SPCC has been developed at the Radha Soami Satsang Beas as part of coordinated efforts of the Centre and the Delhi government to bolster containment measures, the health ministry said in a statement. Briefing reporters after his visit, Vardhan said India's clinical
More than 100 writers demand proper medical treatment for jailed Akhil Gogoi | India News
GUWAHATI: The writers' community of Assam on Sunday wrote an open letter to chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal demanding proper medical treatment for jailed peasant leader Akhil Gogoi and other activists who have tested positive for Covid-19 and are admitted to hospitals. More than 100 writers signed the letter and demanded the release of all political prisoners who were arrested during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests in December last year. "Considering the fact that Covid test was done for Gogoi and his companions only after the agitation of people and subsequent intervention of court, the citizens are worried if fundamental constitutional and human rights of the political prisoners have been compromised", the letter stated. The letter was made available to the
Vidit Gujrathi to lead India in Online Chess Olympiad | Chess News
Vidit Gujrathi (TOI Photo)CHENNAI: Grandmaster Vidit Santosh Gujrathi was on Sunday named as the captain of the Indian team that will take part in the Online Chess Olympiad 2020, scheduled to begin on July 22. The India No.2 has been nominated as the skipper in consultation with former world champion and the country's top player Vishwanathan Anand and the All India Chess Federation (AICF) selection committee comprising its president PR Venkatrama Raja and honorary secretary Vijay Deshpande, said a press release on Sunday. "India No. 2 Grandmaster Vidit Gujarathi has been nominated as captain of the Indian team which will take part in the Online Chess Olympiad 2020...This has been done in consultation with Vishy Anand and the selection committee
Rajasthan crisis: Will follow party line, say 3 Congress MLAs after return from Delhi | India News
Pakistan restores bank accounts of Hafiz Saeed, his four top aides: Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has restored the bank accounts of the outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief and the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed and his four top aides, a media report said on Sunday. Saeed, a UN designated terrorist whom the US has placed a $10 million bounty on, was arrested on July 17 last year in the terror financing cases. He was sentenced to 11 years in jail by an anti-terrorism court in February this year in two terror financing cases. He is lodged at the Lahore's high-security Kot Lakhpat jail. Abdul Salam Bhuttavi, Haji M Ashraf, Yahya Mujahid and Zafar Iqbal - all on the UN Security Council's terrorists list – were the other members of the JuD and
Qualcomm picks 0.15% stake in Jio for Rs 730 crore
Representational photo.NEW DELHI: Qualcomm Ventures has picked up 0.15 per cent stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 730 crore, Reliance Industries said on Sunday. Qualcomm is the 12th investor in Jio Platforms in as many weeks. "Qualcomm Ventures, the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated, an industry leader in wireless technologies, has committed to invest up to Rs 730 crore in Jio Platforms at an equity value of Rs 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 lakh crore. "Qualcomm Ventures' investment will translate into 0.15 per cent equity stake in Jio Platforms on a fully diluted basis," the company said in a statement. PTI ANZ
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 4 people, including 2 from India | India News
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday said it had arrested four people, including two from India, off the coast of Thondamanaru in Jaffna for attempting to illegally enter the country. A patrol vessel from the Northern Naval Command detected a suspicious dinghy boat 11 nautical miles away from Thondamaru and arrested its occupants, one of them an ex-member of the LTTE, the Sri Lanka Navy said in a statement. Two of the arrested persons are Sri Lankans who had breached the international maritime boundaries with India off the coast of Point Pedro on Friday. The boat crossed into Indian territorial waters and brought back two more men to Sri Lanka from India. The two Sri Lankans brought back from India
RCA, JMI conducts Virtual Mock Interviews for students to face UPSC’s Personality Test
NEW DELHI: The Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) completed the Virtual Mock Interviews for its registered students whose UPSC’s interview have been rescheduled due to COVID-19 on Sunday. A total of 60 students of RCA qualified UPSC Mains Exams-2019 and 48 of them already appeared in personality test/ interview conducted by the commission. Remaining 12 candidates could not appear for interview as it was rescheduled due to COVID-19 and will now be held between July 20-29, 2020. Prominent civil servants and academicians joined as panel members to grill students on various national and international issues during the virtual mock interviews. They are also giving valuable tips and advises to the civil services aspirants to help them face
F1: World champion Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 at Styrian GP | Racing News
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the race. (Reuters Photo)SPIELBERG (Austria): A dominant Lewis Hamilton secured his first win of the season and the 85th of his career with a perfectly-judged victory from pole position as Mercedes reeled off a one-two finish in Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix. The six-time champion bounced back from a disappointing display in the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on the same Red Bull Ring circuit a week earlier with a consummate display. Team-mate Valtteri Bottas, who won the curtain-raising race, finished 13.7 seconds adrift in second to deliver first Mercedes one-two in Austria since 2015 with Max Verstappen in third. The paddock seemed to be split again pre-race as some drivers were absent as Hamilton led the
Don’t put Brahmin community in the dock over crimes of one person: Mayawati | India News
LUCKNOW: Appearing on the side of the Brahmins in the wake of the gangster Vikas Dubey episode, BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday said the entire community should not be put in the dock over the crimes committed by one person. In a series of tweets, the BSP leader also cautioned the state government against “indulging in politics” over the issue and refrain from doing anything due to which the Brahmins feel “unsafe or terrorised”. She said the government should act on the basis of facts to restore people's faith, adding that it should be “honest and impartial”, only then the state will “become crime-free”. “The BSP believes that the entire community should not be harassed or put in the dock
It has been a privileged & adventurous journey, says Mithali Raj | Cricket News
HYDERABAD: On June 26 way back in 1999 at Milton Keynes in England, a 16-year-old Mithali Raj opened the innings for India and became the youngest player to score an ODI century on debut. It has been an innings which has seen no closure in the last 21 years as the Hyderabad player has gone on to establish one record after the other. Excerpts of a chat with the Indian women’s ODI captain. 21 and going strongThis one year has almost gone. The ride has been quite adventurous because I have seen so many changes in women’s cricket - both global as well as domestic. I am one of those players who played from the era of WCAI to BCCI,
Cong leaders Ajay Maken, Randeep Surjewala sent to Jaipur as central observers: Sources | India News
NEW DELHI: The Congress has sent its senior leaders Ajay Maken and Randeep Surjewala as central observers to Jaipur to avert a crisis as it faces factionalism in Rajasthan. The two leaders along with party general secretary in-charge of Rajasthan Congress Avinash Pande will be reaching Jaipur this evening and will hold discussions with party MLAs, sources said. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has summoned a meeting tonight of Congress MLAs. The sources said that around 19 Congress MLAs are said to be siding with Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot and are incommunicado. The Congress is trying to save its government in Rajasthan, which faces a rebellion from within. Pilot is miffed with Gehlot over the notice sent to him
Trump wears mask as Covid-19 deaths stalk US again
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump finally wore a mask during a visit to a hospital on Saturday, setting a public example health experts say he should have done months ago, even as his administration’s shambolic approach to the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in an upsurge in cases and casualties. "Hopefully I'll look good with a mask on," Trump told a Spanish television network in yet another display of vanity before he headed out to the Walter Reed Military Hospital in Washington DC to visit wounded military personnel. He claimed he’s never been against masks, telling reporters as he left the White House "When you’re in a hospital, especially … I think it’s a great thing to wear a mask." Pool
SC grants bail to destitute woman serving life term for murder of her child | India News
NEW DELHI: Coming to the rescue of a destitute woman serving life term and languishing in jail for the past 11 years for allegedly murdering her one and half year-old daughter by throwing her in a well, the Supreme Court has granted her bail and sent her appeal against conviction back to the High Court. The top court said the High Court could not dismiss the appeal against conviction and sentence in default without hearing the convict and it has to be decided on merit even if the appellant in-person or the counsel representing her is not present. A bench of Justices R F Nariman, Navin Sinha and B R Gavai in its recent order said, "We, therefore, set
Kids don’t transmit Covid-19, schools should reopen in fall: Study
NEW YORK: Taking a cue from recent studies that examine Covid-19 transmission by and among children, researchers say that children infrequently transmit Covid-19 to each other or to adults and schools can and should reopen in the fall while adhering to social distancing guidelines. The authors of the commentary published in the journal Pediatrics based their conclusions on a new study published in the current issue of Pediatrics and four other recent studies on kids and Covid-19 transmission. "The data are striking. The key takeaway is that children are not driving the pandemic," said William V Raszka, pediatric infectious disease specialist at University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine. "After six months, we have a wealth of accumulated data, showing that children are
‘I am sorry’, Leclerc after nightmare start causes double Ferrari retirement | Racing News
A collision between Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at the start of the Styrian Grand...Read MoreSPIELBERG (Austria): Ferrari's nightmare start to the 2020 Formula One season continued on Sunday when Charles Leclerc collided with Sebastian Vettel on the opening lap of the Styrian Grand Prix. The Monegasque attempted to push past his team-mate on the inside of Turn Three, but rode the kerbs and instead launched his vehicle into the rear of Vettel's machine. The impact severely damaged the rear of the four-time champion's car, tearing off the rear wing and forcing him to pit and retire after a Safety Car had been deployed. Leclerc pitted for repairs and continued, but he also pulled out once the action
Pilot being ‘sidelined’, shows talent and capability find ‘little credence’ in Congress: Scindia | India News
NEW DELHI: With factionalism hitting the Congress government in Rajasthan, BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia took a swipe at his former party, saying talent and capability find "little credence" there. He claimed that Rajasthan's deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot was being "sidelined and persecuted" by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. "Sad to see my erstwhile colleague Sachin Pilot, too, being sidelined and persecuted by Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot. Shows that talent and capability find little credence in the Congress," Scindia tweeted. Sad to see my erstwhile colleague, @SachinPilot too, being sidelined and persecuted by Rajasthan CM, @ashokgehlot51… https://t.co/MZGb7bXaxo— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) 1594556568000Scindia had left the Congress a few months back and joined the BJP as he believed that he was being
Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister Shweta thanks fans for their support, “Let’s have faith in God and his justice” | Hindi Movie News
Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister Shweta Singh Kirti posted a heartfelt note for fans, thanking everyone for the overwhelming support to their family during this tough time. She had shared on Facebook, “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the kind of love and support you guys have shown.... I can’t thank you guys enough for giving our family strength & caring for us during this difficult time. Let’s have faith on God and his justice.... keep praying.” Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on June 14, his death by suicide shocked the nation. Shweta, who lives in US, reportedly flew down to India and was present at the late actor’s prayer meet in Patna. The 34 year old actor passed away at his
Shami leaving no stone unturned, posts workout video | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to be in shape during this period away from cricket because of the coronavirus pandemic. Shami was back in the nets recently, albeit not within the setup of the national team. Shami had tweeted a video of him bowling in his hometown in Uttar Pradesh. Practice on my way #TeamIndia https://t.co/S6UxKgPxI6— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) 1594236085000On Sunday, the pacer posted another video of his workout at the gym on Twitter. "Word hard," Shami said along with the video. Work hard https://t.co/SRLWR6lKJz— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) 1594537317000He had earlier said that it will take at least a month to get used to not applying saliva at all on
Actress Divvya Chouksey passes away hours after she informed fans,”I am on my death bed” | Hindi Movie News
Bollywood actress Divvya Chouksey passed away today, reportedly after battling cancer. Just hours before her demise, the actress had posted a heart-breaking note in her Instagram story. “Words cannot suffice what I want to convey, the more the less, since it's been months am absconded and bombarded with plethora of messages. It's time I tell you guys, I am on my death bed. S**t happens. I am strong. Be there another life of non suffering. No questions please. Only god knows how much you mean to me. DC Bye." Divvya had marked her entry in Bollywood with ‘Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara’ in 2016, which was directed by Monjoy Joy Mukerji. Her co-start from the film Sahil Anand had posted a
All Rajasthan Congress MLAs in touch with me; govt is stable: Congress general secretary Avinash Pande | India News
Terrorists hurl grenades on security forces | India News
SRINAGAR: Terrorists hurled two grenades on a team of security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Sunday, but they didn't explode, an Army official said. "The terrorists attempted an attack on CAPF (Central Armed Police Force) at 16:45 hours today at Chersoo, Awantipora," the official said. The suspects, who were on a motorcycle, threw the two grenades on the CAPF personnel, but without removing their pins. The grenades did not explode, he said. Efforts are on to nab the terrorists, the official said.
PIL in SC for compensation to next kin of Covid-19 victims | India News
NEW DELHI: A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking adequate ex-gratia monetary compensation to the next of kin of all Indian citizens who succumb to Covid-19, especially for the financially weaker sections of society. The PIL, which is likely to come up for hearing in the coming days, also sought a direction to the Centre as well as the state governments to formulate an appropriate 'compensation plan' to provide ex-gratia monetary compensation to the kin of essential/ healthcare workers who have succumbed to Covid-19. It urged the court to seek a status report from the governments on the total number of Covid-19 related causalities and measures taken by the authorities for compensating the loss of life due
“Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan will be self quarantining at home,” confirms Abhishek Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai and Aaradhya Bachchan tested positive for Covid-19 today and Abhishek Bachchan has confirmed that the duo will be in self quarantine at home. “Aishwarya and Aaradhya have also tested COVID-19 positive. They will be self quarantining at home. The BMC has been updated of their situation and are doing the needful.The rest of the family including my Mother have tested negative. Thank you all for your wishes and prayer,” shared Abhishek. Aishwarya and Aaradhya have also tested COVID-19 positive. They will be self quarantining at home. The BMC has been… https://t.co/0AzkqJsJQN— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) 1594559233000 He also revealed that he and Big B are still at the hospital, "My father and I remain in hospital till the doctors decide otherwise.
Trump, Biden try to outdo each other on tough talk on China
WASHINGTON: China has fast become a top election issue as President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden engage in a verbal brawl over who's better at playing the tough guy against Beijing. The Trump campaign put out ads showing Biden toasting China's Xi Jinping, even though Trump did just that with Xi in Asia and hosted the Chinese leader at his Florida club. Spots from the Biden campaign feature Trump playing down the coronavirus and praising Xi for being transparent about the pandemic, even though it's clear China hid details of the outbreak from the world. “I think it's going to be absolutely critical, but I don't know who is going to have the advantage,” said Republican pollster Frank Luntz.
Crystal Palace’s Zaha subjected to online racial abuse | Football News
Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha has been subjected to racist abuse on social media and the forward shared screenshots ahead of Sunday's Premier League game at Aston Villa. The Ivory Coast international tweeted images of the messages he received from an individual on Saturday, which included one of members of the white supremacist organisation the Ku Klux Klan. "This is an absolute disgrace and should not be happening. We stand with you, Wilf, and anyone else who has to suffer such horrific abuse," Palace said on Twitter. This is an absolute disgrace and should not be happening.We stand with you, Wilf, and anyone else who has to suff… https://t.co/cbFdtX4qju— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) 1594555147000Former Arsenal and Palace striker Ian Wright offered
Suspended cop Devender Singh shared ‘sensitive’ info with Pakistan high commission: Officials | India News
NEW DELHI: Suspended Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Devender Singh allegedly shared information including "sensitive" particulars with his contacts at the Pakistan High Commission which was grooming him to get some confidential details, officials have said. While probing Singh's role, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had cracked passwords of his "secure" social media accounts which indicated his involvement with some staffers of the Pakistan High Commission, who had since been repatriated following their role in espionage activities in the national capital, officials said here. The NIA filed a chargesheet against Singh, at present lodged in Jammu jail, and five others on July 6 in a case of allegedly waging "war against India" with the help of Pakistan-based terror
After Harvard & MIT, Johns Hopkins sues Trump admin to block rule on foreign students
NEW YORK: Johns Hopkins University has joined a growing list of prestigious higher education institutions in the US suing the Trump administration over its "cruel" decision not to allow foreign students to take online-only courses this fall semester. On Monday, the Trump administration announced new rules for international students for the upcoming fall semester (September to December) that requires them to take an in-person class to remain in the country. Many American universities have scaled back or eliminated in-person classes due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Johns Hopkins University (JHU) filed a lawsuit in federal court on Friday, pushing back against the the Trump administration order that would abruptly rescind accommodations for online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic for the nearly 5,000
Rekha to undergo Covid-19 test and submit report to BMC, after staff tests positive for Coronavirus | Hindi Movie News
Recently a security guard at veteran actress Rekha’s bungalow tested positive for Covid-19 and been sealed by civic body BMC. According to a news portal, Rekha will also undergo a test for Covid-19 and submit the report to BMC. Rekha's bungalow goes by the name of Sea Springs and is situated near Bandra Bandstand. According to reports, Rekha’s bungalow has two security guards and one of them tested positive for Coronavirus. BMC has apparently sanitised the entire area. Previously, Karan Johar, Boney Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Farah Khan Ali’s staff had tested positive for Covid-19. Ever since the lockdown was announced, Bollywood celebrities have been self-quarantined at home. However, slowly and gradually, celebrities have started stepping out for walks and
Vivo X50 series to launch in India on July 16, confirms company
BBK-owned smartphone brand Vivo has confirmed the launch date of its upcoming smartphone series in India. For those unaware, Vivo has been teasing the launch of X50 series in India since some time and now through its official Vivo India Twitter account, the company has confirmed that it is going to launch the smartphone on July 16. “Block your calendar, #vivoX50Series is launching on 16th July, 2020 at 12PM. #StayTuned Uncover the future of smartphone pro - photography with us,” said the tweet. Block your calendar, #vivoX50Series is launching on 16th July, 2020 at 12PM. #StayTuned Uncover the future of sma… https://t.co/6Nu7RNXkY4— Vivo India (@Vivo_India) 1594549841000While the company hasn’t mentioned the names of the handsets that will be part of
Governor should reconsider stand over university exams: Sanjay Raut
MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari should reconsider his stand on holding the final year university exams in the state. Raut's remarks came against the backdrop of 16 personnel at the Raj Bhavan in South Mumbai testing positive for the coronavirus infection. "The entry of coronavirus in Raj Bhavan is natures indication to the governor that his stand that the exams should be held is wrong. He should reconsider his stand," Raut told a TV channel. The insistence that exams be held is "wrong" as it puts the lives of students and their parents at risk, the Shiv Sena's Rajya Sabha member said. The Uddhav Thackeray-led state government earlier decided to cancel the final year university examinations
Gautam Gambhir remembers the days when MS Dhoni was his roommate | Cricket News
(Photo by Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/AFP/GettyImages)NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir recently went down the memory lane and revisited the time when he shared a room with veteran wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni. "We were roommates for more than a month and all we used to talk about was hair because he had those long hair and how he would maintain that hair and all that stuff," Gambhir said while speaking on Star Sports Cricket Connected show. "We remember sleeping on the floor, because we had a very small room and the first week, we were discussing how to make this room look bigger. "So, we removed the bed out of the room and then we slept on the floor on the mattresses
Gautam Gambhir remembers the days when MS Dhoni was his roommate | Cricket News
(Photo by Lakruwan Wanniarachchi/AFP/GettyImages)NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir recently went down the memory lane and revisited the time when he shared a room with veteran wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni. "We were roommates for more than a month and all we used to talk about was hair because he had those long hair and how he would maintain that hair and all that stuff," Gambhir said while speaking on Star Sports Cricket Connected show. "We remember sleeping on the floor, because we had a very small room and the first week, we were discussing how to make this room look bigger. "So, we removed the bed out of the room and then we slept on the floor on the mattresses
US remains India’s top trading partner in 2019-20
Representational photo.NEW DELHI: The US remained India's top trading partner for the second consecutive fiscal in 2019-20, which shows increasing economic ties between the two countries. According to the data of the commerce ministry, in 2019-20, the bilateral trade between the US and India stood at $ 88.75 billion as against $87.96 billion in 2018-19. The US is one of the few countries with which India has a trade surplus. The trade gap between the countries has increased to $17.42 billion in 2019-20 from $ 16.86 billion in 2018-19, the data showed. In 2018-19, the US first surpassed China to become India's top trading partner. The bilateral trade between India and China has dipped to $81.87 billion in 2019-20 from
Police officer, suspended for alleged role in Vikas Dubey case, moves SC seeking protection | India News
NEW DELHI: A police officer, suspended and arrested for his alleged role in passing on crucial information about a raid to nab history-sheeter Vikas Dubey, has moved the Supreme Court seeking protection citing the spate of encounters in which the gangster and his aides were killed. The plea, filed through his wife Vinita Sirohi, apprehended that her husband Krishn Kumar Sharma may be eliminated through "illegal and unconstitutional means". Sub-inspector Sharma, along with three others, was suspended on July 5 for his alleged involvement in passing on information to Dubey about police movement towards his house in Kanpur district to arrest him. Dubey was killed in an encounter on Friday after a police vehicle carrying him from Ujjain to Kanpur
Fans pray for Aishwarya and Aaradhya Bachchan’s speedy recovery after they test positive for Covid-19 | Hindi Movie News
Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan were admitted to a hospital on Saturday after testing positive for Covid-19. And on Sunday it was confirmed that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya had also tested positive for the virus, while Jaya Bachchan was reported to be negative. The BMC sanitization workers were snapped at Bachchan’s bungalow Jalsa. Fans soon flooded social media with prayers for Aishwarya and Aaradhya’s speedy recovery. #AishwaryaRai and #AaradhyaBachchan have been tested coviD positive.Wishing you a quick recovery❤ https://t.co/BpY9tFSm4h— Riyansha Choudhary (@Riyaa1812) 1594554484000 You are that woman who survived the near fatal accident,did all those dangerous stunts in Raavan,fell sick still di… https://t.co/gbjZghqh2C— Amrutavani (@vani4amruta) 1594554420000 praying for speedy recovery .get well soon my all time favourite actress.#AishwaryaRaiBachchan #AaradhyaBachchan https://t.co/QXF9Pb5BrO— Sanjeet Razz (@razz_sanjeet)
UK Sport denies using athletes as ‘guinea pigs’ for 2012 Olympics | More sports News
LONDON: UK Sport has denied putting athletes welfare at risk after a report claimed British Olympians had been given an experimental substance ahead of the London 2012 Olympics. The Mail on Sunday reported public money was used to provide a select band of 91 athletes with an energy drink called DeltaG, claiming they had been used as guinea pigs with no guarantee the substance would not cause side effects or breach anti-doping regulations. Athletes were given waivers over holding UK Sport liable for side effects or positive doping tests as well as non-disclosure agreements preventing them from talking publicly about the project. UK Sport said they had consulted with both the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and UK Anti-Doping before using
Increasing suicidal tendency among children during lockdown in Kerala; Over 60 end lives since March 25
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: At least 66 children have ended their lives in Kerala since the COVID-19 lockdown began on March 25 with youngsters facing stress unable to bear the unprecedented situation where schools are shut and friends are out of reach to share their woes. According to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, there has been an increasing instances of suicidal tendencies among children in the state due to various reasons, including parents scolding them over mobile phone use and failure to attend online classes. This has prompted the government to launch a tele- consultation facility for children facing stress and also cautioning parents against hurting their sentiments while being concerned about welfare of their wards. It has also ordered a study into the issue. "Among the
After Harvard & MIT, Johns Hopkins sues Trump admin to block rule on foreign students
Image credit: Will kirk / Johns Hopkins UniversityNEW YORK: Johns Hopkins University has joined a growing list of prestigious higher education institutions in the US suing the Trump administration over its "cruel" decision not to allow foreign students to take online-only courses this fall semester. On Monday, the Trump administration announced new rules for international students for the upcoming fall semester (September to December) that requires them to take an in-person class to remain in the country. Many American universities have scaled back or eliminated in-person classes due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Johns Hopkins University (JHU) filed a lawsuit in federal court on Friday, pushing back against the the Trump administration order that would abruptly rescind accommodations for online
Trump’s push to reopen schools part of bid to boost suburban standing
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's demand for U.S. schools to fully reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic is central to an emerging re-election strategy that seeks to resuscitate his flagging support in the nation's critical suburbs. Trump in recent weeks has taken stances on hot-button issues his campaign hopes will appeal to suburban voters, particularly women, who have soured on the Republican president since his 2016 election and continue to move away as the virus rages across the country and the economy sputters. Along with aggressively pushing for students to return to classrooms - "Schools must be open in the Fall," he tweeted on Friday - Trump has warned of rising urban crime rates and threats to civil order in the wake
Sweat is not possible everywhere in the world: Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Cricket News
KOLKATA: India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar feels it is going to be a challenge with the saliva ban to shine the ball in place as sweat is not possible everywhere in the world. Kumar had earlier said the International Cricket Council (ICC) needs to come up with some other way for players to shine the ball as the use of saliva has been banned in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. "Sweat is not possible everywhere in the world, definitely it's going to be challenging. Hope things get better soon as they were," Kumar said on Sunday during a Twitter chat with fans using the hashtag #AskBhuvi. Sweat is not possible everywhere in the world , definitely it’s going to be
Kasautii Zindagii Kay’s Parth Samthaan tests Covid-19 positive; shares ‘I am in self-quarantine’
Amitabh Bachchan’s all four bungalows sealed, staff being screened for Covid-19 | Hindi Movie News
Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan had confirmed on Saturday evening that they had tested positive for Covid-19 and were soon admitted to a city hospital. Today Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhay have reportedly tested positive for Coronavirus and their bungalow in Juhu is being sanitized by the BMC. According to a Times Now report, all the four bungalows of the Bachchan family – Jalsa, Pratiksha, Janak and Vatsa have been declared as containment zones and have been sealed. Big B’s contact tracing is also taking place while the veteran actor’s staff at the bungalow is also being screened for Covid-19. #Breaking | All the four bungalows of the Bachchan family have been now declared as containment zones. The screenin… https://t.co/jGzRhYXxoA— TIMES
India’s Covid-19 recovery rate improves to 62.93 per cent: Health ministry | India News
Rajasthan political crisis: All you need to know | India News
NEW DELHI: A day after Rajasthan police filed an FIR against two men alleging their involvement in horse-trading of MLAs to topple state government, a crisis seems to be brewing within Rajasthan Congress given souring ties between state's two top leaders deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot and chief minister Ashok Gehlot. Here is what we know so far —What is the issue between Pilot and GehlotThe flashpoint between the two Pilot and Gehlot in Rajasthan was a probe ordered by the state police into "poaching" of MLAs and a notice sent to Pilot, which has not gone well with him. The Rajasthan police issued notices to Gehlot and his deputy Pilot to record their statement in connection with the alleged
Congress’ ‘arrogance’ shows something is fishy: Naqvi | India News
NEW DELHI: Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi alleged on Sunday that the Congress party is in "chaos" due to its "garbage of corruption" and its leadership's "arrogance" shows something is fishy. “The garbage of corruption under the dynasty's carpet is crystal clear. This has caused chaos in the Congress. Arrogance of these merchants of corruption proves that there is something fishy," he told reporters. In a swipe at the opposition party, Naqvi said its leadership can not differentiate between solar plant and solar park or "pyaz and pizza". The Congress leadership is looking for a political opportunity in the coronavirus pandemic and the China issue, he said, accusing it of giving ignorant comments on the economy, security and reforms. The
Kiren Rijiju to hold 2-day video conference with sports ministers of all states, UTs | More sports News
NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju will be meeting ministers in charge of the department of Youth Affairs and Sports from all states and union territories in a two-day video conference on Tuesday and Wednesday to chart out the roadmap for grassroot-level sports development as well as the activities of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) and National Service Scheme (NSS), across the country. Speaking about the decision to hold this meeting, Rijiju said, "The country is in the second phase of unlock now and it is important to have a dialogue with the states to align the way forward for sports and youth related activities." "During the lockdown, activities of both youth affairs and sports have continued in keeping
Ram Gopal Varma reacts to Amitabh Bachchan testing positive for Covid-19, “SARKAAAR am sure u will kick Corona” | Hindi Movie News
Amitabh Bachchan confirmed on Saturday evening that he had tested positive for Covid-19. While the veteran actor was immediately admitted to a city hospital, social media was flooded with wishes for his speedy recovery. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma penned a quirky ‘get well soon’ note for Big B. He shared, “SARKAAAR am sure u will kick Corona on its butt and come back more stronger than ever like u always did ..I wont pray for u, but I will pray for the Corona who will surely die in its assault on u.” SARKAAAR am sure u will kick Corona on its butt and come back more stronger than ever like u always did ..I wont pr… https://t.co/xcFL2HLEdK— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin)
Doubt you’ll find anyone who didn’t get along with MS Dhoni, says Graeme Smith | Cricket News
(Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)MUMBAI: Former South Africa captain and current Director of Cricket South Africa Graeme Smith has said it is hard to find anyone in world cricket that didn't get along with veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni. "I seriously doubt that you probably find anyone in world cricket that didn't get on with MS. He went about his business. He was calm, he was collected," Smith said on Star Sports show Cricket Connected. Former India captains Dhoni and Sourav Ganguly celebrated their birthdays earlier this week. Smith also spoke about BCCI President Ganguly. "And again, like Sanga(kkara), was to spend a fair amount of time with Dada ? In administration, we are having a number of
Rajasthan MLAs supporting Sachin Pilot find it ‘untenable’ to work under Ashok Gehlot after SOG letter: Sources | India News
180 US academic institutions join lawsuit against student visa restrictions
WASHINGTON: Some 180 academic institutions in the US have joined a lawsuit against President Donald Trump administration's decision to ban foreign students taking only online courses. On July 6, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had unveiled new guidelines for F-1 and M-1 visas given to students restricting them to only students who take in-person courses or a combination of online and in-person courses. Those who take only online courses would not be eligible for the visa. As many universities switch to online teaching because of COVID-19 restrictions, not all foreign students can take in-person courses and they could be denied visas or fall out out visa status and have to leave the US. This move prompted the elite Harvard University and
Vikas Dubey reached Ujjain from Rajasthan by bus: Police probe | India News
UJJAIN: With police hot on his heels, slain gangster Vikas Dubey had reached Ujjain from Rajasthan by bus, and took a dip in the Kshipra river here before reaching the Mahakaleshwar temple where he was eventually arrested last week, investigations so far have revealed. Various details emerged as police here in Madhya Pradesh probed further about his escape from Uttar Pradesh after the Kanpur ambush in which eight policemen, including a deputy superintendent of police, were killed on July 3. Dubey, the alleged mastermind of the Kanpur ambush, was killed in an encounter on Friday after he tried to flee following a road accident at Barra area in Kanpur, a day after his arrest here. Ujjain's Superintendent of Police Manoj
Pope ‘very pained’ by decision to turn Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia museum into mosque
File photo.VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said on Sunday he was hurt by Turkey's decision to make Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum a mosque, the latest religious leader to condemn the move. "My thoughts go to Istanbul. I think of Santa Sophia and I am very pained," he said during his weekly blessing in St. Peter's Square.
All the country’s land is with our security forces: ITBP and BSF DG amid Sino-India standoff | India News
GURGAON: As Chinese and Indian troops move to disengage in eastern Ladakh after a tense standoff, the chief of ITBP and BSF on Sunday said all the country's land is under "full possession" of our security and defence forces. S S Deswal, Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Border Security Force (BSF), was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a plantation drive held at a BSF camp in Bhondsi. "All the country's land is with us. Our land is in full possession of our security forces," Deswal told reporters here. He made the remarks when asked to comment on the current military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. "All our
Sprinter Hima Das not worried about qualifying for Olympics, does cycling and plays cricket | More sports News
Hima Das (TOI Photo)NEW DELHI: Star sprinter Hima Das is not losing her sleep over qualifying for the Olympics, having included cycling and a bit of cricket in her "medium-intensity" training regime while taking care to avoid the sweltering summer heat. With no competitions lined up in the near future due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hima is taking it easy. "There are no immediate competitions and so we are neither doing low level training nor intense. We are just doing medium intensity training. Let us see when we pick up our training," Hima told PTI from NIS Patiala. "It is very hot here and so we do only morning training. In the evening we have spare time and I do
Govt will fulfill its duty of calling Monsoon session: Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal | India News
NEW DELHI: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said "it is the constitutional duty of the Centre to call the Parliament Session within six months and the government will surely fulfil its responsibility." The statement from the Union Minister came after rumours were mongering that this year the Monsoon session would not be held due to the coronavirus epidemic. Meghwal further said that a meeting was also held between the Speaker of Lok Sabha Om Birla and the Chairman of Rajya Sabha M Venkaiah Naidu pertaining to the guidelines to be followed during the Parliament Session in a bid to contain the spread of the lethal infection. "As many as eight new rules have been
CCTV monitoring, powerless water coolers on trains soon as railways to launch 20 in-house innovations | India News
After Amitabh and Abhishek, Aaradhya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan test positive for Covid-19
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan tested positive for Covid-19 and were moved to a private hospital in Mumbai yesterday. In a few hours, the father-son duo themselves confirmed the reports and updated fans on their health through their respective Twitter accounts. After that, began the drill of fumigating their homes and testing everyone from their family and colleagues with who they had come in contact in the past few days. While fans and friends waited with bated breath for the results of Jaya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, many were worried about the little Aaradhya as well. And now the mother-daughter have tested positive for the virus. Meanwhile, Jaya's reports have come negative. As per
People testing negative for Covid-19 but showing symptoms should be treated: Experts | India News
NEW DELHI: Test results may come out negative even if one has contracted Covid-19, experts have warned, advising that those showing symptoms of the disease must be treated without waiting for a confirmatory test to prevent aggravation of the infection. There have been several cases where patients showing clinical symptoms of Covid-19 have tested negative for the virus multiple times.They were confirmed positive after repeated tests, doctors said. The general perception of the experts now is that a high degree of suspicion arising out of the clinical symptomatology and the CT scan reports should be the guiding factor for treatment rather than relying only on the RT-PCR test which has a sensitivity of only 70 per cent, Dr Neeraj Gupta,
Amid crisis, Ashok Gehlot summons meeting of party MLAs | India News
JAIPUR: Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has convened a meeting on Sunday night of Congress MLAs and others supporting his government, amid speculation over his rift with deputy Sachin Pilot. Gehlot has alleged that the opposition BJP is trying to topple the Congress government, and cited an FIR registered by the state police. The BJP has dismissed the allegation, saying that the developments are related to infighting within the state unit of the ruling party. Several ministers and Congress MLAs called on the CM during the day, indicating their support. However, some MLAs said to be close to deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who is also the state's Congress chief, are reportedly in Delhi. The meeting is being convened at
Coronavirus test: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan also test positive for COVID-19. What is the difference between antigen test and swab test
GCSE and A-level system ‘unfair to poor kids’
A flawed grading system for exams cancelled due to the pandemic could cheat some children out of the marks they deserve, MPs warned yesterday. The Commons Education Committee says disadvantaged and ethnic minority pupils face a high risk. Teachers will predict pupils' GCSE and A-level grades. Exam boards then moderate and issue the final results. This check, designed by exams regulator Ofqual, includes the historic results at each school, the prior attainment of students and statistical expectations for each subject. The aim is to ensure results are broadly in line with previous years and guard against schools giving all pupils unrealistically high marks. But MPs heard BAME pupils and those from poor backgrounds or with special needs were more likely to suffer from unconscious bias. Committee
Ram Madhav visits residence of slain BJP leader Wasim Bari, demands proper security for party workers in Kashmir | India News
SRINAGAR: BJP general secretary Ram Madhav, Union minister Jitendra Singh and other leaders on Sunday visited the residence of the party's Bandipora district president Wasim Bari who along with his father and brother was killed by terrorists. Madhav demanded proper security for party workers in Kashmir Valley and swift action against those responsible for the killings. "We have come here to offer condolences to the bereaved family and provided them some help. "All BJP leaders of the country stand by the family in this difficult situation. Those who are responsible for the act should be neutralised," Madhav said. The BJP's pointsman for J&K said the killings have pained the party. "We demand that the party workers
Indian-American physician appointed delegate to RNC
WASHINGTON: Sampat Shivangi, an Indian-American physician, has been appointed as a delegate to Republican National Convention (RNC) next month that would formally nominate President Donald Trump as its candidate for November's election, a media report said. This is the fifth consecutive time Shivangi has been appointed a delegate to the Republican National Convention, India-West news reported on Saturday citing an official statement as saying. The convention will be held from August 24-27 in Jacksonville, Florida. Shivangi, national president of the Indian-American Forum for Political Education and a long-time Republican leader, said: "This convention and the upcoming presidential election is going to be historic for our nation, possibly for India and to the whole world. "I am glad that I can contribute a little,
UP govt forms panel to probe Kanpur ambush, Vikas Dubey’s encounter | India News
Kanpur ambush: SIT probing police’s ‘connivance’ with Vikas Dubey visits Bikru village | India News
KANPUR: Uttar Pradesh additional chief secretary Sanjay Bhoosreddy, who is heading the special investigation team probing the local police's alleged connivance with slain gangster Vikas Dubey, on Sunday visited Bikru village near Kanpur where eight policemen were ambushed by the henchmen of the gangster. Bhoosreddy was accompanied by additional DG Hariram Sharma and DIG J Ravindra Gaud who are part of the SIT. The team which arrived here early Sunday will also probe the role of Dubey's sympathisers and political patronisers, said an official. According to the official, the SIT reached Bikru village where they inspected the site of the ambush to get an idea about how the policemen including a deputy SP walked into the trap set by Dubey
Rajasthan political crisis live updates: Sachin Pilot incommunicado, Congress trying for truce to save Rajasthan govt : Read: Sachin Pilot incommunicado, Cong trying for truce to save Rajasthan govt
Rahul Gandhi met Chinese Ambassador ‘secretly’ amid Doklam stand-off, his love for nation is ‘fake’: Nadda | India News
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Sunday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was meeting the Chinese Ambassador "secretly" during the Doklam stand-off and alleged that his love for the nation is "fake". "The people of India know that Rahul Gandhi was meeting the Chinese Ambassador secretly during the Doklam stand-off and you misled the nation and did not inform the country. India got to know only when the Chinese Ambassador broadcast your picture with him online. This 'love for your nation' is fake. You've missed all 11 defence committee meetings. This is how you run a country?" he said after inaugurating the newly constructed BJP District Committee office 'Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Mandiram' in Kasaragod,
Special prayers for Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan’s speedy recovery offered at Ujjain temple | Hindi Movie News
Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan were admitted to a city hospital on Saturday evening after they tested positive for Covid-19. Special prayers are being offered for the good health and speedy recovery of the Bachchan, at a temple in Ujjain. Photos shared by ANI showcased a group of priets in Ujjain offering prayers while one of them is also seen with a picture of Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan. Madhya Pradesh: Special prayers being offered for the good health of Amitabh Bachchan & Abhishek Bachchan at a temp… https://t.co/4rDma5hvEc— ANI (@ANI) 1594537387000 Health Minister Rajesh Tope had confirmed on Twitter that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya have also tested positive for Coronavirus while Jayaya Bachchan has tested negative. Earlier today, the
Indian students concerned about deportation, dropping out semester as US announces new visa rules | India News
NEW DELHI: Fear of deportation in the middle of a global crisis, unpaid loans, rising risk of COVID-19 infection, dropping out a semester and the possibility of never being able to return to campus are among the concerns of Indian students in the US after announcement of the new visa regulations. In a move that is expected to adversely impact thousands of Indian students, the US immigration authority has announced that foreign students will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch to online-only classes in this fall semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. While Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Johns Hopkins University have filed a lawsuit seeking to revoke the order, some
Indian students concerned about deportation, dropping out semester as US announces new visa rules
NEW DELHI: Fear of deportation in the middle of a global crisis, unpaid loans, rising risk of COVID-19 infection, dropping out a semester and the possibility of never being able to return to campus are among the concerns of Indian students in the US after announcement of the new visa regulations. In a move that is expected to adversely impact thousands of Indian students, the US immigration authority has announced that foreign students will have to leave the country or risk deportation if their universities switch to online-only classes in this fall semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. While Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Johns Hopkins University have filed a lawsuit seeking to revoke the order, some
Sunil Gavaskar slams Nasser Hussain for his ‘India nice side’ comment | Cricket News
Sunil Gavaskar. (TOI Photo)MUMBAI: Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at former England captain Nasser Hussain for his comments on the Indian team not being tough enough before Sourav Ganguly took over as captain. "Nasser (Hussain) went on to say that earlier the team would be wishing the opposition good morning and smiling at them etc. See this perception: That if you are nice then you are weak. That unless you are in the face of the opposition, you are not tough," Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-Day. "Is he suggesting that Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh to name just a few were not tough? That just because they went about
Power games in Rajasthan, Cong MLAs meet Ashok Gehlot to indicate support | India News
Confirmed! Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan are stable | Hindi Movie News
Last night everyone felt disheartened when Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan tweeted about being positive for coronavirus. Both senior and junior Bachchan were admitted to the hospital and have been kept in isolated wards. And the latest update about their health condition is good news for their fans, as the hospital authorities have confirmed that the stars are stable. According to an agency, the doctor said that Amitabh and Abhishek are comfortable and feeling better. He added that their general blood chemistries are acceptable with stable vitals; they slept well and had their breakfast. Meanwhile, earlier there were reports doing the rounds that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhaya Bachchan have been tested negative for Covid-19. However, now the reports have come out
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya also test positive for Covid-19 after Amitabh-Abhishek hospitalised, Jaya Bachchan tests negative for Coronavirus | Hindi Movie News
Militant killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla | India News
SRINAGAR: An unidentified militant was on Sunday killed in an encounter with security forces in Sopore area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation around midnight in Reban area of Sopore town following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter around 4 am on Sunday when the hiding militants opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated. In the ensuing gunfight, one militant has been killed, the official said. He said the operation is on and further details were awaited
Militant killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla | India News
SRINAGAR: An unidentified militant was on Sunday killed in an encounter with security forces in Sopore area of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation around midnight in Reban area of Sopore town following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter around 4 am on Sunday when the hiding militants opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated. In the ensuing gunfight, one militant has been killed, the official said. He said the operation is on and further details were awaited
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan test negative for Covid-19 | Hindi Movie News
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan and his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan tested positive for Covid-19 and were moved to a private hospital in Mumbai yesterday. In a few hours, the father-son duo themselves confirmed the reports and updated fans on their health through their respective Twitter accounts. After that, began the drill of fumigating their homes and testing everyone from their family and colleagues with who they had come in contact in the past few days. While fans and friends waited with bated breath for the results of Jaya Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, many were worried about the little Aaradhya as well. However, here's some good news! The mother-daughter have tested negative for the virus and now, only Jaya's
Rajasthan government crisis: What we know so far | India News
Separatist leader, Jamaat members detained in Kashmir, to be booked under PSA: Police chief | India News
SRINAGAR: Separatist leader and chairman Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TEH) Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai was on Sunday detained by police from his residence here and is likely to be booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA), officials said. They said a police party detained Sehrai from his residence at Baghat-e-Barzulla here early this morning and he was taken to police station Saddar. Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbagh Singh said that Sehrai and some members of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami have been detained and are likely to be booked under the stringent PSA which enables authorities to detain any individual for one year without trial. Sehrai, a former Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader and a hardliner, is the chairman of TEH which was previously headed
‘Sarbjit’ actor Ranjan Sehgal passes away due to multiple organ failure
BJP will fail to topple Rajasthan govt: Congress | India News
NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing political turmoil in Rajasthan, senior Congress leader PL Punia said that while the BJP succeeded in toppling the government in Madhya Pradesh, it would fail to do so in Rajasthan. Speaking to ANI, Punia said, "The BJP is working as a political business in Rajasthan. They are trying to purchase MLAs by offering them 10-15 crore each as suggested by the Rajasthan Chief Minister. The police have arrested two persons, who were charged with trying to buy elected legislatures. It is very unfortunate." "As many as 28 MLAs submitted a privilege motion, urging steps to be taken against the BJP. It is in its (BJP's) DNA to grab power by whatever means. They make use of
UP assembly polls to be fought under leadership of Priyanka Gandhi: Lallu | India News
LUCKNOW: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be the "face of the party" in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu said on Sunday. He also made it clear that the Congress will not enter into a tie-up with any political party, but will forge an alliance with the "public, democracy, youth, farmers, poor, Dalits, oppressed and deprived people". "UP is her land. She (Priyanka Gandhi) hails from this place. She and her family have an affection for the soil of UP, and for the crores of people of UP. She resides in the heart of crores of people of the state. And undoubtedly under her leadership, the party will contest the UP Assembly
England vs West Indies Live Score, 1st Test Day 5: Windies eye restricting England lead to under 200 | Cricket News
LIVE SCORECARDBig day ahead. West Indies will aim to restrict England's lead under 200. Mark Wood and Archer will try to provide England late flourish. Highlights from Day 4:Massive day ahead! 🏴🏏Here's what happened on Day 4 in Southampton.Full Highlights:… https://t.co/eQRsILEZ1Z— England Cricket (@englandcricket) 1594537420000Hello and welcome to TimesofIndia.com's live coverage of Day 5 of the first Test between England and West Indies being played at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. We are headed into an exciting final day of the contest with the match beautifully poised between the two teams. After Zak Crawley (76) and Dom Sibley's (50) notable resistance on the penultimate day, it was a late burst from the Windies seamers that has put the visitors a
Number of students, teachers visiting eye specialists surges amid online classes
LUDHIANA: There is a surge in a number of students and teachers visiting eye specialists since the last couple of months due to the conduct of online classes by educational institutes. Speaking to ANI, the Ludhiana-based eye specialist and surgeon, Dr Ramesh said, "Since last three months when online classes started, the number of students and teachers visiting eye specialists have increased by 20 to 30 per cent. The reason behind this is that they work on laptops and mobiles for several hours." Observing that most students are forced to study on mobiles, rather than laptops, causing more trouble for students, he said, "There are a number of mobiles in the market with poor picture quality, which affects eyes of children. These
Sachin Pilot incommunicado, Cong trying for truce to save Rajasthan govt | India News
NEW DELHI: With Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot in Delhi to meet Congress high command and his camp claiming support of 25 MLAs, the Congress is trying to pacify factions led by him and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to save itself more embarrassment as well as the party's government in the state, sources said on Sunday. The MLAs from the Pilot camp are said to be lodged at different places, with about a dozen at ITC Grand in Gurugram, and a few others are at ITC Maurya in Delhi. Meanwhile, Sachin Pilot has gone incommunicado since he is not taking phone calls from any Congress leader, including his friends in the party. Sources said he spoke with Congress Treasurer
hydrogen-propelled vehicles: Govt evaluating feasibility of hydrogen-propelled vehicles
NEW DELHI: The Road Transport and HighwaysMinistry on Saturday said it has invited comments for safety evaluation of hydrogen-propelled vehicles. The road transport ministry has issued a draft notification in this regard on July 10. "It is proposed to include motor vehicles of Categories M and N, running on compressed gaseous hydrogen fuel cell, to be in accordance with AIS (automative industry standard) 157:2020, as amended from time to time, till the corresponding BIS specification is notified under the Bureau of Indian Standard Act, 2016," the road transport ministry said in a statement. Further, the hydrogen fuel specifications for fuel cell vehicles will be in accordance with ISO 14687 till the corresponding BIS specification is notified under the Bureau of
Hindustan Copper Ltd recruitment 2020: Apply online for 290 Trade Apprentice vacancies
NEW DELHI: Hindustan Copper Limited has invited online applications for engagement of trade apprentices in Khatri copper complex, Hindustan copper limited, under the apprenticeship act 1961 on its official website. The interested candidates can apply for the Trade Apprentice through the official website of Hindustan copper — hindustancopper.com. The last date to submit online applications for Hindustan Copper Limited Trade Apprentice is July 25, 2020. Sl. Trade No. of Seats 1 Mate (Mines) 60 2 Blaster (Mines) 100 3 Diesel Mechanic 10 4 Fitter 30 5 Turner 5 6 Welder (Gas & Electric) 25 7 Electrician 40 8 Electronics Mechanic 6 9 Draughtsman (Civil) 2 10 Draughtsman (Mechanical) 5 11 Computer Operator & Programming Assistant 2 12 Surveyor 5
Covid-19: Russia reports 6,615 new cases of coronavirus
MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday reported 6,615 new coronavirus cases, taking its nationwide tally of infections to 727,162. The country's coronavirus crisis response centre said 130 people had died from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 11,335. Russia said 501,061 people have recovered from the virus.
#18YearsOfDevdas: Madhuri Dixit shares her experience of shooting ‘Maar Daala’ with Saroj Khan | Hindi Movie News
Madhuri Dixit recently lost her Guru and dear friend from the industry, veteran choreographer Saroj Khan. The beloved 'Masterji' of Bollywood passed away on July 3 after being hospitalised for a week following breathing issues. On the occasion of Guru Purnima on July 5, Madhuri shared a long heartwarming post for Saroj Khan, admitting that she still couldn't believe that 'Masterji' was no more. Now, as Sanjay Leela Bhansali's iconic 2002 film 'Devdas' clocks 18 years, Madhuri has posted a beautiful video when she and Saroj performed together at a dance reality show to the song 'Maar Daala'. While the video had been going viral ever since Saroj passed away, what is special about the post is the detailed, heartfelt
Athletes should be given a higher pedestal in society: Kiren Rijiju | More sports News
Kiren Rijiju. (TOI Photo)NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that those who have dedicated their life to sport and representing the nation at international events should be respected in the same way as those who win medals. Speaking at the virtual farewell organised by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for former athletics chief coach Bahadur Singh, Rijiju said that while the central government is willing to support any athlete that has represented India at international meets, he hopes the state governments similarly lend a helping hand. "It is important that athletes get respect," said Rijiju. "Dignity, respect and honour of players has to be maintained at every level of the society. If we cannot give athletes
