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Universal and animation studio Illumination have moved the release of “Minions: The Rise of Gru” to a later date as the film’s post-production has been impacted in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. The film, directed by Kyle Balda, is a sequel to 2015 blockbuster “Minions”, which had amassed over USD 1 billion at the global box office. The movie was set to hit the theatres worldwide on July 3 but has now been postponed to an unspecified date, reported Collider. Illumination has shut its Paris office after the French government…

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On or off?: Who’s saying what over status of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

March 21, 2020 strong

As the deadly coronavirus spreads around the globe, doubts grow over whether the 2020 Olympic Games, set for Tokyo from July 24 to August 9, will go ahead. AFP Sport looks at who’s saying what as the debate becomes even more heated: “Of course we are considering different scenarios, but we are contrary to many other sports organizations or professional leagues in that we are four-and-a-half months away from the Games.” — International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Friday. “No solution will be ideal in this situation, and this…

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SC pre-dawn hearing brings curtain down on Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case

March 21, 2020 strong

In an unprecedented pre-dawn hearing, hours before a Nirbhaya case death row convict Pawan Kumar Gupta was to be sent to gallows, the Supreme Court Friday midnight opened its door to dismiss his last plea challenging rejection of second mercy petition by the President. The top court dismissed Gupta’s plea saying no ground was made out to warrant judicial review of the President’s decision to reject his mercy plea. It also refused to pass any direction allowing Gupta and Akshay Singh to meet their family members just before they are…

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Covid-19: SBI opens emergency credit line for borrowers

March 21, 2020 strong

Amid businesses getting affected due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the country’s largest lender State Bank of India has opened an emergency credit line to meet any liquidity mismatch for its borrowers. The additional liquidity facility Covid-19 Emergency Credit Line (CECL), will provide funds up to Rs 200 crore and will be available till June 30, 2020, SBI said in a circular issued on Friday. The loan will be offered at an interest rate of 7.25 per cent with a tenure of 12 months. With a view to provide some…

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Imports of medical supplies plummet as demand in US soars

March 21, 2020 strong

The critical shortage of medical supplies across the US, including testing swabs, protective masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer, can be tied to a sudden drop in imports, mostly from China, The Associated Press has found. Trade data shows the decline in shipments started in mid-February after the spiraling coronavirus outbreak in China led the country to shutter factories and disrupted ports. Some emergency rooms, hospitals and clinics in the U.S. have now run out of key medical supplies, while others are rationing personal protective equipment like gloves and masks.…

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Coronavirus cases rise to 258 in India: Health Ministry

March 21, 2020 strong

Novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 258 on Saturday after 35 fresh cases were reported in various parts of the country, according to the Health Ministry. Among the 258 are 39 foreign nationals, including 17 from Italy, three from the Philippines, two from the UK, one each belonging to Canada, Indonesia and Singapore. The total figure also includes four deaths reported from Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra. “The total number of active COVID-19 cases across India stands at 231 so far,” the ministry said, adding that 23 others have…

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In self-isolation, I have found some freedom: Mary Kom

March 20, 2020 strong

The COVID-19 pandemic has isolated her from the world outside but iconic Indian boxer M C Mary Kom says the forced slowdown of life as usual has also redefined the meaning of freedom for her. Mary Kom has self-isolated at her Delhi residence since returning from the this month’s Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jordan where she booked herself a second Olympic berth. The precautionary measure was necessitated by a training trip to Italy before landing in Jordan even though the entire Indian team got COVID-19 negative certificates from the IOC.…

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Coronavirus: Release of Ranveer Singh-starrer ’83’ put on hold

March 20, 2020 strong

After Akshay Kumar’s “Sooryavanshi”, Ranveer Singh-starrer cricket drama “83” is the the latest Bollywood film to indefinitely postpone its release due to coronavirus pandemic. Ranveer took to his Twitter to share the news with his fans, saying “health and safety of the nation” came first. The film, directed by Kabir Khan, was set to be released April 10 but it will now arrive in theatres at a later date. “In the wake of the risks posed by the recent outbreak of Covid-19 and the growing health concerns, the release of…

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SC pre-dawn hearing brings curtain down on Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case

March 20, 2020 strong

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Sensex rallies over 1,800 pts; Nifty reclaims 8,700 level

March 20, 2020 strong

Equity benchmark Sensex soared over 1,800 points in afternoon session on Friday amid hopes of a stimulus package as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a financial task force to combat the Covid-19 pandemic’s economic fallout. After starting on a volatile note, the BSE barometer was trading 1,848.07 points or 6.53 per cent higher at 30,136.30 at 1330 hours. Similarly, the NSE Nifty was trading 515.50 points, or 6.24 per cent, up at 8,778.95. ONGC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying up to 15 per cent, followed by…