Kohli is ‘boss’ of Indian cricket, support staff there to take burden off him: Shastri
New Delhi: Head coach Ravi Shastri has called Virat Kohli the “boss” of Indian cricket and said the support staff is there to “take the burden off” the skipper. Batting mastero Kohli has been at the heart of India’s world-record 12 Test victories in a row on home soil. “The captain is the boss, I […]
PM announces new fund for people to donate towards govt fight against coronavirus
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the creation of an assistance and emergency situation relief fund where people can contribute and help in the government’s fight against coronavirus. The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund will go a long way in creating a healthier India, he said on […]
World has entered recession, says IMF
Washington: The world is in the face of a devastating impact due to the coronavirus pandemic and has clearly entered a recession, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday, but projected a recovery next year. “We have reassessed the prospects for growth for 2020 and 2021. It is now clear that we have entered a […]
Mohun Bagan donate Rs 20 lakh for fight against COVID-19
Kolkata: Designated I-League champions Mohun Bagan have announced a donoation of Rs 20 lakh in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. “Mohun Bagan will donate Rs 20 lakh towards the West Bengal State Emergency Relief Fund to be used to combat the deadly coronavirus pandemic,” Mohun Bagan announced this on their official Facebook page. “Football […]
MHA changes rules: State disaster funds to be used to give food, shelter for migrant workers
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Saturday changed the rules for assistance under the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), facilitating availability of money for food and temporary accommodation for migrant workers during the 21-day lockdown. In a communication to all chief secretaries, the ministry also said medical care and clothing can be provided to […]
Oxford university begins enrolling over 500 volunteers for coronavirus vaccine trial
London: Scientists from the University of Oxford have opened up their COVID-19 vaccines for clinical trial recruitments as part of a rapid vaccine response to the coronavirus pandemic. The trial, a collaboration between the university’s Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group clinical teams, will recruit up to 510 volunteers, who will receive either the ChAdOx1 […]
Current ‘challenging time’ in India can prove to be ‘an opportunity’: US business advocacy group
Washington: The ongoing 21-day lockdown in India to combat the coronavirus outbreak can be “an opportunity” for the country as the move shows the government’s transparency in policymaking, a factor which will attract more foreign investments, according to the head of an India-centric US business advocacy group. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a […]
NHPC earmarks Rs 4.5 crore to fight COVID-19
New Delhi: State-run hydro power giant NHPC has pledged Rs 4.5 crore to fight COVID-19 amid the lockdown. According to a company statement, the decision was taken at a meeting chaired by CMD A K Singh with other directors through video conference. NHPC stands in steadfast support of the nation and the Government of India […]
Multan Sultans should be declared PSL winners: Mushtaq Ahmed
Lahore: Former Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed says table-toppers Multan Sultans should be declared winners of the suspended Pakistan Super League (PSL) since hosting knockout matches later will affect the new season. Mushtaq, who was on the coaching panel of the Multan Sultans along with England’s Andy Flower and local coach Abdul Rehman, said it was […]
Japan PM Abe says country at critical stage
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the country is at a critical stage in dealing with coronavirus infections but not at a point to declare a state of emergency. Abe says Japan has managed to keep clusters under control by carefully following infection routes. But the initial strategy is now having a difficulty, with […]
