Day: July 18, 2020

A whopping number of 4,807 new Covid-19 cases were reported today in Tamilnadu. This is the State’s highest single day spike till now.

Researches have found how the novel coronavirus, which causes Covid-19, inhibits the synthesis of proteins in infected cells, and have shown that it effectively disarms a part of the immune system.

The Election Commission of India has asked national and regional political parties to send in their views and suggestions on how to conduct election campaigns and public meetings, in view of Covid-19 pandemic.

Telangana DGP M Mahendar Reddy has said a massive combing operation and checking in villages was on to nab five CPI Maoists, including a senior member, carrying a reward of Rs 25 lakh, who escaped after an exchange of fire with police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on 14 July night.

A Special Investigation Team formed to probe the Kanpur ambush in which eight policemen were killed by Vikas Dubey and his henchmen, has sought information from the people on the gangster’s criminal antecedents, including his alleged connivance with various authorities.

New Zealand is set to end its 25-year Super Rugby relationship with South Africa. NZ Rugby Chief Executive Mark Robinson has confirmed that the body is now looking to move beyond Super Rugby and is open to private participation for ownership for a potential Asia-Pacific competition.

Amid speculation that the currently suspended IPL could be held in the UAE due to the rising COVID-19 cases in India, Dubai Sports City’s Head of Cricket and Events Salman Hanif has said they are keeping the facilities ready for such an eventuality.

After a major boost when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) won a legal battle against World Sports Group (WSG), it has suffered a blow as Bombay High Court appointed arbitrator passed an award in favour of now defunct IPL side Deccan Chargers which may see the Indian board having to shell out Rs 4800 crore to Deccan Chronicle Holdings (DCHL).

Major temples in Tamilnadu are controlled by HR & CE department. When Lord Muruga was defamed, they should have come forward and filed cases, say devotees.