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COVID-19: India adds 44,658 new cases

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With 44,658 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases has increased to 3,26,03,188, while the active cases ?rose to 3,44,899, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday The death toll climbed to 4,36,861 with 496 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am The active cases comprise 1.03 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.63 per cent, the ministry said An increase of 11,174 cases has been recorded…

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These days I bowl less in nets and save it for matches: Anderson

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Ageless English pacer James Anderson says the secret to his longevity in Test cricket lies in cutting down on his time at the nets to save it for the matches. Anderson’s masterclass was full on display in an awe-inspiring spell of 8-5-6-3 with the new ball as England bowled India out for 78 after Virat Kohli opted to bat in the first Test here on Wednesday. “As I get older, I feel like I have to work that little bit harder in the gym. I feel like I bowl less…

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Sensex, Nifty start on choppy note; RIL up 1 pc

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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened on a choppy note on Thursday, tracking a weak trend in Asian equities and sustained foreign fund outflow. After opening on a negative note, the 30-share index was trading 46.78 points or 0.08 per cent higher at 55,990.99. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty advanced 16.80 points or 0.10 per cent to 16,651.45. Reliance Industries was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 1 per cent, followed by HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance and L&T. On the…

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Make mandatory ‘bumper-to-bumper’ insurance: HC

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 In a significant order, the Madras High Court has ruled that “bumper-to-bumper” insurance should be mandatory whenever a new vehicle is sold, from September 1. This must be in addition to covering the driver, passengers and owner of the vehicle, for a period of five years. Thereafter, the owner of the vehicle must be cautious in safeguarding the interest of driver, passengers, third parties and himself/herself, so as to avoid unnecessary liability being foisted on the owner of the vehicle, as beyond five years, as on date there is no…

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Looking at ‘options’ on diplomatic presence in Afghanistan after Aug 31: US

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The US has said it is looking at a number of “options” on its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan after the August 31 withdrawal deadline. August 31 is the cut-off date set by both the US and the Taliban for America’s pullout from the war-torn country. “With regard to our own potential presence going forward after the 31st, we’re looking at a number of options, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday. “I’m sure we’ll have more on that in the coming days and weeks,…

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Govt forwards nine names recommended for SC elevation to Prez for final call

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The government has forwarded nine names recommended by the Supreme Court collegium for appointment of judges in the top court to the President for final approval and a call is expected to be taken “shortly”, sources in the government said on Thursday. With a sanctioned strength of 34 judges, the Supreme Court as of now has ten vacancies. In a first, the Supreme Court Collegium had last week recommended for appointment to the apex court three women judges, including Justice B V Nagarathna who will be in line to be…

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Pakistan beats West Indies by 109 in 2nd test, levels series

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Shaheen Afridi completed match figures of 10-94 as Pakistan endured a tense rain break before beating the West Indies by 109 runs on the final day of the second test to level the two-match series at 1-1. Left-armer Shaheen took 4-43 to help Pakistan bowl out the West Indies for 219 in its second as it chased 329 to win. He claimed the last wicket of the match, sealing Pakistan’s victory when he dismissed Joshua Da Silva after tea on the fifth day. That gave the 21-year-old fast bowler, who…

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Showtime renews ‘Your Honor’ for second season

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 “Your Honor”, a legal thriller starring “Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston, is returning for a second run on Showtime. According to Variety, the new season will consist of 10 episodes and will start production next year. Originally set up as a limited series, the second season will see Cranston return as respected New Orleans judge Michael Desiato. In season one, Desiato’s son is involved in a hit-and-run that leads to a high-stakes game of lies, deceit and impossible choices. Peter Moffat, known for acclaimed “The Night of”, will also return…

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Narayan Rane’s arrest justified, but custodial interrogation not necessary: Maha court

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 A court at Mahad in Maharashtra while granting bail to Union Minister Narayan Rane said his arrest over his controversial remarks against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was justified , but his custodial interrogation was not necessary. The order was passed by the court late Tuesday night and a detailed copy of it was made available on Wednesday. Considering the reason for arrest and other reasons, I found that the arrest is justified, magistrate S S Patil said in the order. The court noted that while a few sections under which…

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India among most exciting markets globally, to grow to USD 1 trillion by 2025: Walmart CEO

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The Indian retail segment has its own uniqueness and the country is one of the most exciting markets globally that is poised to grow to over a trillion dollars by 2025, according to Walmart Inc President and CEO Doug McMillon. Speaking at the Converge@Walmart event, McMillon noted that given the diversity of the Indian market, the company has to “think local and execute locally”. “India is such a diverse market, it’s not one country in some ways and so we have to think local and execute locally, and it has…

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