social and politics Why Bihar is seeing a drop in coronavirus tests – even as migrant workers return to the state By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:46:36 +0000 Bihar’s testing rate is one of the lowest in the country. Full Article
social and politics Covid-19: APMC wholesale market in Navi Mumbai to be shut from May 11 to 17 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:57:19 +0000 The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is the worst-affected region in the country, with over 10,000 reported cases. Full Article
social and politics India U-17 women’s football coach Dennerby hails players’ home fitness regime during lockdown By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:10:12 +0000 But before getting back to Sweden, he had given his wards a fitness regime to follow at their homes and checks on the players regularly. Full Article
social and politics BSEB 12th board exam: Link to apply for scrutiny opens at biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:11:45 +0000 Along with the scrutiny process. students can also apply for copies of answer sheets and OMR sheets at the official website. Full Article
social and politics Coronavirus: After Abu Dhabi, Indians evacuated from Singapore and Dhaka on special flights By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:12:56 +0000 Air India will also bring back people from other countries including the US, UK, Bangladesh, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Philippines, UAE and Malaysia. Full Article
social and politics Covid-19: SC stays Orissa HC order directing state to let in only migrants who test negative By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:19:22 +0000 The Supreme Court stayed the order after the Centre said it was ‘unworkable’ and passed without consultation. Full Article
social and politics AKTU December 2019 B.Tech 1st year result declared at aktu.ac.in By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:28:25 +0000 The highest pass percentage has been scored by Engineering Chemistry and Civil and Mechanical Workshop papers. Full Article
social and politics Indian Football: AIFF suggests ISL, I-League follow AFC’s foreign player rule from 2021-’22 season By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:15:51 +0000 The members of the All India Football Federation Technical Committee, chaired by Shyam Thapa, discussed the idea through video-conferencing on Friday. Full Article
social and politics P Chidambaram criticises Centre’s transport plans for migrants, says it’s hopelessly belated By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:54:55 +0000 The Congress leader said the Centre seemed oblivious that thousands of migrant workers had started walking to their home states. Full Article
social and politics Covid-19: ICMR gets approval to conduct second phase of plasma therapy trials, says health ministry By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:16:39 +0000 The trials will be conducted in 21 hospitals across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, TN, Madhya Pradesh, UP, Punjab, Karnataka, Telangana and Chandigarh. Full Article
social and politics Coronavirus: BMC chief transferred as Covid-19 cases in Mumbai cross 11,000 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:29:30 +0000 Iqbal Singh Chahal will now take over Praveen Pardeshi’s post. Full Article
social and politics From first medal to reaching top 200 rank, paddler Mudit Dani enjoying the ride in senior circuit By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:20:05 +0000 Mudit Dani in April broke into the top 200 of the ITTF rankings for the first time in his career, becoming the sixth-highest ranked Indian. Full Article
social and politics David Warner and Rohit Sharma discuss India’s Test win in Australia, T20 World Cup’s future and more By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:44:09 +0000 During the Instagram live chat, Rohit said India’s tour of Australia will be a great way to restart international calendar after the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
social and politics It will be a hollow feeling if IPL and T20 World Cup goes ahead without fans, says Australia’s Carey By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:36:14 +0000 Carey is open to the idea of playing in empty stadiums, which according to him could be a way forward. Full Article
social and politics Watch: Pro-democracy and pro-Beijing lawmakers clash in Hong Kong parliament By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:44:27 +0000 The chaos in the House lasted for over an hour. Full Article
social and politics Chess: India held to draw against Europe after securing first win at Online Nations Cup By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:39:09 +0000 India beat Rest of the World 2.5-1.5 in the seventh round of the Online Nations Chess Cup before drawing against Europe on Friday. Full Article
social and politics Modi’s asked Indian firms to ‘be kind’ amid lockdown but many workers have not been paid their wages By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:00:44 +0000 At least three petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court demanding that companies be given the freedom to fire or furlough employees. Full Article
social and politics Coronavirus: Football teams will be allowed to use five substitutes to deal with fixture backlog By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:08:49 +0000 The International Football Association Board said in a statement that it had agreed to a proposal by Fifa for a temporary rule change to protect players. Full Article
social and politics Aurangabad train accident: NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra, says tragedy could have been averted By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:35:38 +0000 Meanwhile, the railway safety watchdog said the victims had gathered along the track under the impression that the train services have been suspended. Full Article
social and politics Coronavirus: Inter, AC Milan resume training after two-month lockdown in Italy’s epicentre By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:47:58 +0000 The Italian Football Federation met with the government’s technical scientific committee to discuss details of the medical protocol for a return to training. Full Article
social and politics Coronavirus: Pune-based cricket museum buys Azhar Ali’s auctioned bat and jersey to raise funds By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:51:30 +0000 The Pakistan Test captain had put his bat used to score triple century in a day-night Test and Champions Trophy 2017 jersey up for auction. Full Article
social and politics Judges should strike down executive actions that are unconstitutional, says Justice Deepak Gupta By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:55:01 +0000 The retired Supreme Court judge said the AK Patnaik committee report that investigated alleged manipulation of the court should be placed before the bench. Full Article
social and politics Covid-19: Madras HC orders closure of all state-run liquor shops in Tamil Nadu, day after re-opening By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:56:05 +0000 The court noted that there was a “blatant violation” of its guidelines regulating the sale of liquor. Full Article
social and politics Here’s what we know (and don’t know) about asymptomatic Covid-19 patients By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:02 +0000 A physician answers five common questions. Full Article
social and politics Coronavirus: Premier League should resume only after public safety is assured, says Britain minister By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:12:53 +0000 Premier League clubs are due to meet on Monday to discuss the latest plans for “Project Restart” – a day after an expected minor easing of coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
social and politics Sedition case: Delhi minorities panel chief moves High Court for anticipatory bail By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:19:12 +0000 In his petition, Zafarul Islam Khan said the FIR was ‘misconceived’ and ‘being made on a misrepresentation of facts’. Full Article
social and politics La Liga: Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic suffers heel fracture By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:44:45 +0000 The 22-year-old’s injury had been diagnosed during tests at the club’s medical centre, but didn’t say how long they expect him to be out of action. Full Article
social and politics Coronavirus: Players not wholly on board with proposal to resume NBA in giant quarantine zone By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:52:15 +0000 NBA Players Association executive director Michele Roberts told ESPN that the idea of setting up a bubble to guard against coronavirus was met with skepticism. Full Article
social and politics Sarfaraz Ahmed to be demoted in Pakistan Cricket Board’s new central contracts list: Report By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:01:53 +0000 The board has also decided against reducing the central contract retainers or match fees despite the coronavirus crisis stopping all cricketing activities. Full Article
social and politics Ighalo hopes his loan at Manchester United extends until coronavirus-hit Premier League season ends By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:12:36 +0000 The 30-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua in January and has a contract until May 31. Full Article
social and politics Covid-19: Uddhav Thackeray dismisses rumours of Army being called in to handle situation in Mumbai By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:52:43 +0000 ‘If we need more forces, we will ask for central forces in order to give some rest to our police,’ he said. Full Article
social and politics US: Ex-police officer, son charged with murdering unarmed African-American man over two months ago By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:51:22 +0000 The shooting, caught on video, drew a wave of anger from several people in the country. Full Article
social and politics Covid-19: Scientific journals are now pumping out research faster than ever By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:00:00 +0000 While there is an urgent need for data, false information can be worse than none at all. Full Article
social and politics Smoke, mirrors and Modi: A grand illusion of governance By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:00:01 +0000 Emotion and grand political statements may normally distract and attract voters. In a crisis, they are poor substitutes for governance. Full Article
social and politics Is Uttar Pradesh’s decision to suspend 35 labour laws legal? Experts believe it could be challenged By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:26:42 +0000 The list of laws proposed to be suspended contains Centrals laws. Suspending them would require the President’s approval. Full Article
social and politics Maharashtra universities final year/semester exams in July; remaining students to be promoted By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:25:57 +0000 The state government has decided not to conduct exams for 1st and 2nd year and lower semester students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
social and politics Coronavirus: Two Indians flown back from Gulf to Kerala test positive By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:34:29 +0000 The Centre said it will now only test severe cases of the disease before releasing patients. Full Article
social and politics Listen: Hindustani melodies in which the crow acts as a messenger for lovers By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:30:00 +0000 A Punjabi couplet attributed to Sufi spiritual leader Baba Farid has found its way through many translated versions into qawwali and thumri-dadra renditions. Full Article
social and politics Samit Basu’s new novel looks at how reality is shaped and what humans can do about it By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:00:00 +0000 ‘Chosen Spirits’ is neither simple dystopic science-fiction nor straightforward political satire, but a call for freedom in an age of puppy adoption shows. Full Article
social and politics CBSE pending board exam dates revealed; to be conducted from July 1 to 15 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:04:03 +0000 HRD Minister said that the CBSE will conduct the pending 12th exams and 10th exams for Northeast Delhi students during these dates. Full Article
social and politics BCCI considers fielding two separate teams for matches on same day post coronavirus: Report By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:21:38 +0000 The board has reportedly run the idea with the coaching staff. Full Article
social and politics Hockey: President Narinder Batra’s term extended till May 2021 after FIH postpones annual congress By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:26:09 +0000 The annual meeting was originally scheduled for October 28, 2020 but had to be postponed due to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
social and politics What does the end of India’s Covid-19 lockdown mean for you? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:39:18 +0000 The lockdown has not ‘killed’ the virus and was never going to. We will have to learn to live with Covid-19, possibly until 2022. Full Article
social and politics Vanessa Bryant sues LA County sheriff for taking unauthorised photographs of Kobe’s crash site By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:46:00 +0000 Vanessa is seeking damages in the wake of revelations that eight sheriff’s department deputies took graphic photos of the scene and shared them with others. Full Article
social and politics ‘We must learn to live with the coronavirus,’ says health ministry By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:47:34 +0000 The ministry said it was possible that with adherence to physical distancing norms and aggressive containment, India may never hit the peak. Full Article
social and politics The home giants: Time we stop scoffing at Indian cricket’s greatest strength By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:00:02 +0000 Most great teams build on a good home record and then take that confidence to the home of the opposition. Full Article
social and politics Lionel Messi and his Barcelona teammates return to training as La Liga eyes restart By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:07:00 +0000 The players arrived alone for individual sessions and took to the three pitches without passing through the changing rooms. Full Article
social and politics Watch: This TikTok user travels to exotic locations to brew his morning coffee By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:10:26 +0000 No wonder Falke Omdal, a 29-year-old photographer, has garnered a million views for his TikTok videos. Full Article
social and politics Watch: Two penguins from Oregon Zoo take a hike in the woods By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:13:44 +0000 While the zoo remains shut for visitors due to the coronavirus pandemic, resident penguins were taken out for some exercise. Full Article
social and politics Remembering beloved movie stars: Be kind and rewind, but be open-eyed too By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:30:00 +0000 Perhaps one should be able to speak of the ills or even just the shortcomings along with the good and the superlatives. Full Article