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Gambhir picks Tendulkar over Kohli in ODIs; considers longitivity, rule changes

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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has chosen legendary Sachin Tendulkar over current skipper Virat Kohli as a better batsman in the ODI format, considering the changed rules of the game and the Mumbaikar’s longevity of career.   Tendulkar, who retired in 2013, played 463 ODIs and amassed 18, 426 runs with 49 hundreds at an average of 44.83. Kohli, on the other hand, has played 248 ODIs and scored 11, 867 runs with 43 tons at an average of 59.33. “Sachin Tendulkar, because probably with one white ball and four…

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NGT directs CPCB to issue guidelines on monitoring of environmental norms by dairies

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The National Green Tribunal Thursday directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to issue guidelines within a month for checking pollution and monitoring of environmental norms by dairies throughout the country.   A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said that at least the minimum distance of dairies and gaushalas from habitations, water bodies must be specified, consistent with the carrying capacity of the area. “Any violation of environment norms under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)…

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Apple, Google release technology for pandemic apps

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Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.   The companies said 22 countries and several U.S. states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software. It relies on Bluetooth wireless technology to detect when someone who downloaded the app has spent time near another app user who later tests positive for the virus. Many governments have already tried, mostly unsuccessfully, to roll out their own phone apps to fight the spread of…

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Pakistan’s counter-terrorism steps important but not irreversible: US

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The Trump administration is pressing Islamabad to take “credible steps” to dismantle the terror groups operating from its soil, a top US diplomat has said, describing Islamabad’s recent counter-terrorism mesaures like the prosecution and conviction of JuD chief Hafiz Saeed as important but not irreversible. Speaking at an Atlantic Council-organised virtual discussion, Alice Wells, the outgoing Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, also said the US encourages practical steps that India and Pakistan can take to reduce bilateral tensions. She said the recent counter-terrorism…

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We have improved against fast bowling due to Raghu, says Kohli on throwdown specialist

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Throwdown specialist D Raghavendra’s ability to rachet up speeds in excess of 150-155 kmph with the sidearm enormously contributed to Indian batsmen’s improvement against fast bowling in recent years, acknowledges skipper Virat Kohli.   The sidearm is a cricketing equipment that is shaped like a long spoon, with its far end designed to hold and hurl the ball at great speeds. “I believe the improvement this team has shown while playing fast bowling since 2013 has been because of Raghu,” Kohli said during an Instagram Live session with Bangladesh star…

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Megan Fox splits from husband Brian Austin Green

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Actor Megan Fox and her husband Brian Austin Green have called it quits after close to 10 years of marriage.   Green, who married Fox in 2010 after dating for six years, shared the news during the latest episode of his podcast,”… With Brian Austin Green”. Talking about the photos of Fox, 34, with rapper Machine Gun Kelly that appeared over the weekend, Green said they have been “really been trying to sort of be apart” since the end of 2019. “I will always love her. And I know she…

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Rupee rises 20 paise to 75.71 against US dollar in early trade

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The rupee appreciated 20 paise to 75.71 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as initial success in COVID-19 vaccine trial boosted investor sentiment world over.   Forex traders said besides the encouraging results in COVID-19 vaccine trial, higher opening of domestic equities and weakening American currency supported the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 75.71, registering a rise of 20 paise over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee had settled at 75.91 against the US dollar. The rupee opened with gains…

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COVID-19 cases reach 1,01,139; death toll touches 3,163

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The number of coronavirus cases crossed the one lakh mark in the country on Tuesday, while the death toll due to the infection touched 3,163, according to the Union Health Ministry. A total of 134 deaths and 4,970 COVID-19 cases were reported in the country in the past 24 hours since 8 pm on Monday, it said The total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 1,01,139, the ministry said The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 58,802 while 39,173 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it…

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UN chief Guterres encouraged by pact between Afghan prez Ghani, Abdullah

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged by the agreement between Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, saying it will help find a way to enable progress towards intra-Afghan negotiations and a comprehensive peace agreement. As per the deal, Ghani will stay as the president while Abdullah will helm the High Council of National Reconciliation (HCNR) with executive authority and his team will have a 50 per cent share in the Cabinet, according to reports. The HCNR has been mandated to lead future peace talks including with the Taliban. Abdullah…

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Will have to get used to new normal: Ishant on possible ban on use of saliva

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Senior India pacer Ishant Sharma says fast bowlers will have to get used to the “new normal” if the ICC decides to ban the use of saliva to shine the ball owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.   The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly considering the use of artificial substances on the ball instead of saliva in the post COVID-19 scenario, effectively legalising ball-tampering. The idea has attracted mixed response from the cricketing fraternity. “We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers…

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