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26 May

IPL may resume in 3rd week of September in UAE with several double-headers

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The postponed Indian Premier League will resume tentatively on September 18 or 19 in the UAE with as many as 10 double-headers expected to be played during a three-week window, a senior BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday. The final might be held on October 9 or 10. The three-week window will be enough for the league to complete its remaining 31 games for the season, a win-win scenario for all the primary stakeholders including the BCCI, franchises and broadcasters. Earlier, the IPL was suspended indefinitely midway on May 4 after COVID-19 cases started emerging in a couple of franchise…

26 May

International Day for Biological Diversity

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Countries around the world celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity and on the very date, with an increasing attention towards biodiversity, JICA India Office revealed its plan to further support biodiversity conservation. An impact study is going to be launched in June for reviewing a decade long support for Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation and Greening Project (TBGP). The impact study will be implemented within 6 months, assessing the effectiveness of each project component. The result of the study and key takeaways will be widely shared with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Forest Department of each state.…

25 May

IPL 2021 final might be held on October 9 or 10.

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The postponed Indian Premier League will resume tentatively on September 18 or 19 in the UAE with as many as 10 double-headers expected to be played during a three-week window, a senior BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday. The final might be held on October 9 or 10. The three-week window will be enough for the league to complete its remaining 31 games for the season, a win-win scenario for all the primary stakeholders including the BCCI, franchises and broadcasters. "The BCCI has spoken to all the stakeholders and the likely start could be between September 18th to 20th. Since…

25 May

Sushil Kumar taken to Chhatrasal Stadium to recreate crime scene

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Sushil Kumar was taken to the Chhatrasal Stadium early at 4 am on Tuesday in New Delhi by Delhi Police's Crime Branch team as a part of investigation into the murder of a 23-year-old wrestler at the iconic venue and the crime scene was recreated. This 2-time Olympic medalist was also taken to his Model Town residence for further investigation. He was interrogated for close to 4 hours on Monday by the police after he was under police custody for 6 days. Sushil and his associate Ajay Kumar were arrested from Delhi's Mundka area on Sunday morning for the alleged involvement in…

25 May

COVID-19 vaccine: Bharat Biotech’s US partner Ocugen submits ‘Master File’ on Covaxin to FDA

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Indian vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech's American partner Ocugen submitted a 'Master File' to the US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday in regards to its Coronavirus vaccine candidate-- Covaxin. Ocugen which is evaluating the clinical and regulatory path for Covaxin in the United States is working on obtaining the EUA for its commercialization in the US. Ocugen has submitted scores of data including preclinical studies, chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC), and clinical studies to the FDA for review and input in its 'Master File'. In a recent regulatory filing, Ocugen has said. "The company is currently evaluating the clinical and regulatory path for COVAXIN in the United…

25 May

Mehul Choksi missing: CBI seeks details from Antigua Embassy in India

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has swung into action after reports emerged that PNB scam accused and fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi has gone missing from Antigua and Barbuda. The agency has contacted the Antigua embassy and sought details about the whereabouts of Choksi who is uncle of the muti-crore PNB scam's key accused Nirav Modi. The CBI is verifying the reports about Choksi's missing through 'formal and informal' channels. Besides, it is also mulling to seek diplomatic help. The agency could also ask for assistance from Interpol to trace his location. Interpol helps enforcement agencies in tracking fugitives so…

25 May

If employee dies due to COVID-19, family to be paid salary till deceased’s retirement age: Tata Steel

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Tata Steel would continue to pay monthly salary to the family of all employees who die due to COVID-19, the Jamshedpur-based steel manufacturer has announced. The salary would be paid till the retirement age of the deceased - that is 60 years. The monthly pay would be the same as the last salary which the person drew before his demise, Tata Steel said in a statement issued on May 23. In addition, for all its deceased frontline employees, Tata Steel would bear “all the expenses of their children’s education till graduation in India”. According to the announcement made by the…

25 May

Decision On Class 12 Board Exams By June 1: Education Minister

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There is a broad consensus among states about conducting Class 12 board exams and an “informed, collaborative” decision will be taken by June 1, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said on Sunday. Expressing commitment towards the safety and security of children, the education minister called it the “first priority of the government” speaking at the national consultation chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the conduct of Class XII and professional courses entrance exams. According to the official statement, “broad consensus was there” but states have been asked to “further examine the matter and send feedback in writing by…

25 May

Cyclone Yaas Intensified into Severe Cyclonic Storm and Will Intensify further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm During Next 12 hours.

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A low-pressure area, set to form over east central Bay of Bengal on May 22, is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and strike the Odisha-West Bengal coast on May 26, the Met department said on Thursday, sparking fears of another Amphan-like catastrophe. Regional Met director G K Das said several places in Bengal are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall from May 25, and isolated areas may encounter heavy showers. The intensity of rainfall may gradually increase, especially in the Gangetic belts. The Met department has also warned of rough to very rough sea conditions. The India…

25 May

On Rash Behari Bose’s birthday, read about his key role in India’s struggle for Independence

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A brief history of the life and works of Rash Behari Bose - Bose was born in Subaldaha, Bardhaman district of West Bengal on 25 May 1886. He died on 21 January 1945 in Tokyo, Japan. - Bose was interested in revolutionary activities since his school days. - Rash Behari Bose played a key role in the Delhi Conspiracy Case (attempted assassination on the British Viceroy, Lord Hardinge), the Banaras Conspiracy Case and the Ghadr Conspiracy at Lahore. Rash Behari Bose was born in the Bardhaman district of West Bengal - On December 23, 1912 a bomb was thrown at Lord Hardinge during…