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No need to tinker but can allow two bouncers per over in T20 cricket: Sunil Gavaskar

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The legendary Sunil Gavaskar believes that T20 cricket doesn’t need much tinkering as it is in “pink of health” but custodians of the game can consider allowing two bouncers per over, moving ahead. The shortest format, over the years, has witnessed dominance of batsmen across the globe with bowlers having little to play for on flat decks with short boundaries. Does he foresee see a rule change to ease the pressure off bowlers? “The T20 game is doing very well and there’s no need to tinker with it,” Gavaskar told…

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Edgar Ramirez joins Jessica Chastain in ‘Losing Clementine’

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Actor Edgar Ramirez is set to star opposite Jessica Chastain in the comedy-drama “Losing Clementine”, based on Ashley Ream’s acclaimed novel of the same name. The plot revolves around world famous artist Clementine Pritchard (Chastain) who, after flushing away her medicines, gives herself 31 days to tie up loose ends before committing suicide. While checking off her bucket list, she uncovers secrets about her family and the tragedy that befell her mother and sister. According to Deadline, Ramirez will play the former husband and one true love of Pritchard. Award-winning…

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Tablighi case: Freedom of speech & expression most abused right in recent times, says SC

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The Supreme Court Thursday said freedom of speech and expression is the most abused right in recent times. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde, which was hearing pleas of Jamiat Ulama I Hind and others alleging that a section of media was spreading communal hatred over Tablighi Jamaat congregation during the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, pulled up the Centre for its “evasive” and “brazen” affidavit on the issue. Freedom of speech and expression is the most abused right in recent times, the apex court said. The bench…

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Rupee rises 5 paise to 73.28 against US dollar in early trade

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The rupee opened on a flat note and inched 5 paise higher to 73.28 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday supported by positive domestic equities and weak American currency. Traders said investors are cautious ahead of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision on Friday. At the interbank forex market, the rupee was trading in a narrow range. It opened at 73.29 against the American currency, gained some ground and touched 73.28, up 5 paise from its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee settled at 73.33 against…

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Trump for withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan by Christmas

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan by Christmas this year. We should have the small remaining number of our BRAVE Men and Women serving in Afghanistan home by Christmas! Trump said in a tweet Wednesday night. After an agreement with the Taliban on February 29 this year, the US reduced its force level to 8,600 and turned five bases over to its Afghan partners. This August, the president made a determination that the conditions in Afghanistan were sufficient to reduce the force…

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COVID-19 cases in India cross 68-lakh mark

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India saw a single-day rise of 78,524 COVID-19 cases taking the virus caseload to over 68 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated surged to 58,27,704, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The national recovery stands at 85.25 per cent. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 68,35,655,while the death toll climbed to 1,05,526 with 971 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed. The total recoveries have surged to 58,27,704 while there are 9,02,425…

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Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

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Under-fire Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik will have to figure out urgent fixes for his star-studded team’s faltering performances when it takes on a resurgent Chennai Super Kings in the IPL here on Wednesday. KKR acquired England’s World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan but the management reposed confidence in Karthik and asked him to lead the side. However, a few of his baffling decisions apart from his own poor run with the bat — 37 runs from four matches — has put the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman in the line of fire.…

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Actor Kajal Aggarwal, entrepreneur Gautam Kitchlu to get married on October 30

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Actor Kajal Aggarwal on Tuesday announced she will be tying the knot with entrepreneur Gautam Kitchlu on October 30 in a private ceremony. The “Special 26” actor said the ceremony, to be held in Mumbai, will see immediate family members in attendance. “It gives me immense joy to share that I am getting married to Gautam Kitchlu, on October 30, 2020 in Mumbai, in a small, private ceremony surrounded by our immediate families. “This pandemic has certainly shed a sobering light on our joy, but we are thrilled to start…

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Hathras incident horrible, says SC; directs UP govt to inform on steps to protect witnesses

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Terming as “horrible” the Hathras incident, the Supreme Court Tuesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to inform it by October 8 about the steps taken to protect witnesses in the case in which a Dalit girl was allegedly brutally raped and died due to injuries. The apex court directed the Yogi Adityanath government to file an affidavit in this regard and also ascertain whether the victim’s family has chosen a lawyer. The apex court observation came while hearing a PIL during which the state government expressed willingness to refer the…

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Your jobs, increments, bonuses are secure: Puri to HDFC Bank employees

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HDFC Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Aditya Puri has assured employees of the country’s largest private sector lender that their jobs and bonuses are secure. Even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, Puri, who retires later this month, said the bank is doing well, has sufficient capital and does not have any strain in the loans that it has made. He also hinted that the bank may post a strong set of quarterly numbers in the recently ended July-September period and quarters ahead as well. The COVID-19 pandemic…

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