Roger Federer called for a merger between the two governing bodies last month, with both Simon and ATP Tour Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi welcoming the suggestion. But some top WTA players have said they want an equal standing for the women players in a combined body.

Resumption of professional and local sport within days, says the country's sports and recreation minister.

The executive board, which is expected to meet later this month, will discuss holding the session "remotely through a secure electronic system" on July 17, with a possible "electronic voting system" in place.

Sportspeople across the country offered condolences to the families affected in the Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy on Thursday.

India badminton coach Pullela Gopichand highlighted the importance of support from the top leadership to promote the need for Physical Literacy and see it as a key pillar for the national level development.

The seasoned Anand beat Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in just 17 moves in a fifth round match. But India were held to a 2-2 draw by Russia in the ongoing Online Nations Cup.

Four players from Italian side Sampdoria have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, including one for the second time, the Serie club said. Fiorentina said three players and three staff members tested positive while a day earlier Torino said one player had contracted the new coronavirus.

The Congress was scheduled to begin in New Delhi on October 28, later this year. The decision to postpone the Congress was taken at an online meeting of the FIH Executive Board.

UFC has withdrawn a bout from Saturday's card in Jacksonville after middleweight Jacare Souza and two of his cornermen tested positive for the new coronavirus, the mixed martial arts promotion said. Brazilian-born Souza was supposed to fight American Uriah Hall at UFC 249, which was originally scheduled for April 18 in New York but postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Premier League's 'Project Restart' envisages a return to play in June, once given the green light from government, with the remaining 92 matches held behind closed doors at neutral venues.

The promoter and promoter group of the company have confirmed they will subscribe to the full extent of their aggregate rights entitlement.In addition, they will also subscribe to all the unsubscribed shares in the Issue

However, the notification doesn't explicitly state whether two-wheeler taxis and shared vehicles operated by the like of Bounce, Yulu, and VOGO would be allowed 4 May onwards.Meanwhile, in green zones public transport buses can operate at 50% capacity

The company is to also repurpose its business on digital fitness offerings, including tele-consultants.Apart from layoffs, Cure.fit has moved 90% of trainers across its gyms to a variable pay model to cut costs

Gilead said it was in discussions with 'some of the world’s leading chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies' to produce remdesivir for Europe, Asia and the developing world through at least 2022

Sequoia India launches a microsite to serve as a resource for founders and their teams during the challenging months ahead.The impact of covid-19 can be seen on Indian startups, with several unicorns including Udaan, OYO and Swiggy laying off and furloughing their permanent and contractual staff