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Football game goes ahead despite 15 players with Covid-19
According to Asian Football Confederation rules, Al Hilal were able to play the match as 14 of their players were available, including two goalkeepers. The Saudi team said on Saturday it had "asked the AFC to postpone" the match in Qatar's Al Janoub stadium after tests showed that ten players had "been infected with Covid-19", adding to five players who had already tested positive.
Nepal banks helping China deceive US sanctions
Some banks and companies in Nepal are allegedly involved in transferring money obtained suspiciously from oversees, an investigation made by the Center for Investigative Journalism (CIJ), Nepal along with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and BuzzFeed has revealed.
Djokovic to face Schwartzman in Italian Open final
Novak Djokovic was made to work hard by Casper Ruud in blustery conditions before the world number one got past the unseeded Norwegian 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the Italian Open final. He will face Diego Schwartzman in the title match.
86,961 new Covid-19 cases in India, tally reaches 54,87,580; death toll mounts to 87,882
The total coronavirus cases mounted to 54,87,580, while the death toll climbed to 87,882 with the infection claiming 1,130 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country. The Covid-19 case fatality rate due to coronavirus has further declined to 1.6%. There are 10,03,299 active cases in the country as of now, which comprises 18.28% of the total caseload.
Five players out of French Open qualifying due to Covid-19
Five players have been withdrawn from the French Open qualifying tournament after two players and a coach tested positive for Covid-19, organisers have said. The qualifiers will begin on Monday, with the main draw set to commence on September 27.
Oppn parties in Pakistan launch alliance to oust PM
Demanding Pakistan PM Imran Khan's immediate resignation, the country's major Opposition parties have launched an alliance to hold a countrywide protest movement to oust his govt. A 26-point joint resolution was adopted on Sunday by the All Parties Conference, which was hosted by the Pakistan Peoples Party & attended by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl.
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Bhiwandi building collapse
"Saddened by the building collapse in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for a quick recovery of those injured. Rescue operations are underway and all possible assistance is being provided to the affected," Modi said.
Route Mobile lists at 105% premium over issue price
Route Mobile made a solid stock market debut on Monday as the scrip got listed at Rs 717, a 104.86 per cent premium over its issue price of Rs 350 on the NSE index. Meanwhile, on BSE it listed at Rs 708, a premium of 102.29 per cent.
Guaranteeing MSP in private transactions like promise to deposit Rs 15 lakh in everyone's bank account: Chidambaram
After the agriculture reform Bills were passed by the Rajya Sabha, Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday questioned that with millions of private transactions happening every day how will the Centre assure that the farmers are guaranteed the minimum support price (MSP) for their produce.
IPL: Ashwin available for Delhi's next game but physio to take final call
During Delhi's match against Kings XI Punjab, who were chasing a target of 158 runs, Iyer handed the ball to Ashwin in the sixth over. He bowled a splendid over taking two crucial wickets of Karun Nair (1) and Nicholas Pooran (0). However, off the last ball he bowled, Ashwin dived to save a single and hurt his shoulder in the process.
Amrita's sweetest b'day wish for Bebo
Kareena Kapoor Khan is celebrating her 40th birthday today. The actress who completed two decades in the industry is known as one of the most beautiful and talented actresses in Bollywood. Recently, her bestie Amrita Arora took to her Instagram handle to wish Bebo on her special day.
India occupies top position in world in total Covid-19 recoveries: Health ministry
"India occupies the top position in the world in terms of total recoveries. More than 43 lakhs have recovered. India's recoveries constitute 19% of total global recoveries," Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said in a tweet quoting the statistics given by Worldometers. As per the data of Worldometers, after India, the USA constitutes 18.70 per cent of total Covid-19 recoveries and Brazil's share of total recoveries stood at 16.90 per cent.
