China’s National Health Commission, (NHC) today said that 18 new confirmed coronavirus cases were reported in the country on Friday, including six domestically-transmitted cases in Beijing.
White House reacts to report on Trump considering suspending H1B, other visas
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mobile hospitals launched to Chennai to handle Covid-19
In yet another move to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Tamilnadu government has launched mobile hospitals and testing units in Chennai.
Rains predicted for 5 districts in Tamilnadu
Showers have been predicted for five districts – Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari- of Tamilnadu.
Gomathi banned, stripped of gold
Gomathi Marimuthu has been banned for four years and stripped off her 2019 Asian Championships gold medal, the Athletics Integrity Unity (AIU) announced on Friday.
India may play Aussies in front of fans
India might not have to tour Australia and play their matches in front of empty stands later this year after Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday said sports stadiums capable of seating 40,000 people will be allowed to host crowds of up to 10,000 from next month, in further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions.
Reservation in medical seats: AIADMK files case in HC
The ruling AIADMK in Tamilnadu today filed a case in the Madras High Court, seeking 50 per cent reservation for OBC candidates in medical studies.
DMK moves High Court alleging corruption in award of telecom tenders in TN
Rajya Sabha MP and DMK organisation secretary R S Bharathi has filed a plea in the Madras High Court alleging huge corruption in award of government tenders to private companies for laying fibre optic cables in 12,524 villages in Tamilnadu.
Competition should be fair, says Ishant
With the International Cricket Council (ICC) banning the use of saliva to shine the ball once cricket resumes post COVID-19 hiatus, Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma believes players will have to take special precautions for this as they have been in a habit to do so for many years.
Cricketer Vasant Raiji dies at 100, Sachin condoles
India’s oldest first-class cricketer Vasant Raiji died in the early hours of today. He was 100 and is survived by his wife and two daughters.