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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Naomi Osaka Lights Cauldron As Tokyo Begins New Chapter
Applying high-end technologies, including virtual and augmented reality, and merging that with Japanese cultural motifs like the traditional kabuki theatre, the organising committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games put together an opening ceremony that lacked the glitz and glamour of previous editions but was apt for the current situation of a world ravaged by the Coronavirus pandemic.....
Avishka Fernando Fifty Helps Sri Lanka Beat India By 3 Wickets; Dhawan's Boys Take Series 2-1
Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar (3/54) and left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya (2/34), who were making their ODI debut, put in spirited performances but could not stop Sri Lanka from winning the third and final ODI against India here at the R Premadasa Stadium on Friday. The Shikhar Dhawan-led side, however, won the series 2-1. ....
India Records 39,361 New Covid Cases, 416 Deaths
India on Monday recorded 39,361 cases of Covid-19 and 416 deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data showed. ....
Maharashtra Flood Situation Eases, Over 190 Dead, 25 Still Missing
The death toll in flooded regions of Maharashtra shot up from 149 to 192 on Monday while another 25 are still missing, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said.....
UK Court Declares Vijay Mallya As 'bankrupt'
A UK court on Monday declared fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya, the chairman of now defunct Kingfisher Airlines, as "bankrupt". ....
At A Time Of Democratic Recession, Its Vital That US And India Stand Together: Antony Blinken
"At a time of rising global threats to democracy and international freedoms -- we talk about a democratic recession -- it's vital that we two world leading democracies continue to stand together in support of these ideals," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said here on Wednesday.....
391 Complaints Of Sexual Harassment At Central Ministries: Govt
A total of 391 complaints of sexual harassment of women at the work place in various Central Ministries have been received, including 150 since January 1, 2020, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. ....
'One Nation One Ration Card' Programme Rolled Out Across Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday rolled out 'one nation, one ration card' programme throughout the state.....
4 Suspected Drones Spotted In J&K's Samba District
Four flying objects suspected to be drones were spotted in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, said police. ....
Delhi University To Increase College Seats, Cut-offs Likely To Soar
Delhi University (DU) has started the admission process to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses across various colleges affiliated to it. This year a large number of students have secured more than 95 per cent marks in their class 12 exams as a result of which students seeking admissions in DU colleges are likely to soar. ....
