Year: 2020

At US-India Business Council Summit, PM Modi calls for investment in defence, health and aviation sector

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Prime Minister Narendra Modi is delivering the keynote address at the India Ideas Summit today. The summit is being hosted by the US-India Business Council. “This year marks the 45th anniversary of the formation of the Council. The theme for this year’s India Ideas Summit is ‘Building a Better Future’,” a statement from the PMO said. “Looking forward to addressing the India Ideas Summit, organised by @USIBC today at 9 PM. Will be sharing my views on ‘Building a Better Future.’ Do watch,” PM Modi tweeted. Other key…

PTI Performance Report: 700 Days Of Imran Khan Government

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ The incumbent government Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf has completed its 700 days. This is typically the time when people stop giving any allowance for the government’s newness and expect solid performance on the ruling party ‘s promises. According to a research conducted by Gallup, about 1 in 3 Pakistanis are (very or somewhat) satisfied with the performance of the Government of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf. At the same time, 2 in 3 Pakistanis are (very or somewhat) disappointed with the performance of the Government of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf.…

MCL continues with great action

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DELRAY BEACH/FL – USA: The MCL continued over the weekend at the Maq Cricket Stadium in Delray Beach, South Florida with two matches that brought great entertainment for those present. Three teams took part Maq Stars, Pakistan Eagles, and Broward Cricket Club. In the end, it was Broward Cricket Club that went away smiling as they won both their games. In the first match, they took care of Maq Stars by eight wickets with Ricky striking a rapid 50. In the second game, they also won by eight wickets over…

Stokes replaces Holder at top of all-rounder rankings

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“England’s Ben Stokes is now the world’s top-rated all-rounder. ©AFP” /> Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ben Stokes’ man-of-the-match performance against the West Indies has catapulted him to the top of the International Cricket Council’s Test all-rounder rankings as well as a career-best third in the batting standings. Stokes was at the heart of England’s series-levelling win against the West Indies at Old Trafford that ended on Monday, scoring 176 and 78 not out as well as taking three wickets. Those performances were enough to see him leapfrog West Indies…

T20 World Cup postponement was ‘inevitable’, say Australia

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“The men’s T20 World Cup has been postponed until 2021. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – Australian organisers said postponing the men’s T20 World Cup cricket was “absolutely inevitable” Tuesday after the coronavirus pandemic forced the tournament to be delayed by a year. After months of uncertainty, Cricket Australia welcomed the International Cricket Council’s decision, saying it provided clarity ahead of an upcoming home season which includes a blockbuster Test series against India. Delaying the T20 World Cup also frees up a October-November slot in this year’s cricketing calendar which could…

Hajj 1441 With ‘Limited’ Pilgrims To Take Place On July 29 Amid COVID-19

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ The government of Saudi Arabia on Monday announced that Hajj 1441 will take place on July 29 with only 1,000 pilgrims as the country suffered a huge loss due to Coronavirus pandemic. Some 2.5 million people from all over the world usually participate in the ritual of Hajj [1441] that takes place over several days in the holy city of Makkah. This year’s Hajj will be held under strict hygiene protocols, with access limited to pilgrims under 65 years old and without any chronic illnesses. “The stand…

First COVID-19 Vaccine Is Ready For Use, Claims Russia

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ On Tuesday, Russia claimed that the Covid-19 vaccine developed with the Russian Defense Ministry had been prepared for use and completed Phase 2 trials. The First Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Tsalikov said, “Russia’s first vaccine against the novel coronavirus infection, which was created by military specialists and scientists of the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, is ready.” According to Russian News Agency TASS, the Defense Ministry announced on Monday that it had successfully completed clinical trials of the coronavirus vaccine on volunteers based on the…

Pakistan bans live streaming app Bigo, gives final warning to TikTok

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Pakistan has banned live streaming application Bigo and issued a final warning to China-based video-sharing service TikTok over “obscene and immoral” content on these platforms. In a statement, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that numerous complaints were received from different segments of society against immoral, obscene and vulgar content on social media applications particularly TikTok and Bigo. “PTA had issued necessary notices to the aforementioned social media companies under law to moderate the socialisation and content within legal and moral limits, in accordance with the laws…

Azhar’s splendid ton, Fakhar’s boundary-laden 99 drive Team Green to victory

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COURTESY BY: https://www.cricingif.com/ Azhar Ali led from the front with a fine century while Fakhar Zaman and Asad Shafiq contributed with hefty scores as Team Green romped to victory by six wickets in the four-day intra-squad match in Derby. Fakhar Zaman provided the impetus for completing a successful run-chase from the get-go despite the early loss of substitute opening batsman Mohammad Hafeez. The veteran all-rounder was instated as a stand-in player for Abid Ali, who suffered a concussion scare on Sunday after being struck flush on the helmet whilst fielding at short-leg. Hafeez was…

Indian cricket board seeks IPL in UAE after World Cup postponed

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“The Mumbai Indians won last year’s IPL. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – The Indian Premier League on Tuesday seized upon the postponement of the Twenty20 World Cup to propose holding its cash bonanza tournament in the United Arab Emirates from September. IPL chairman Brijesh Patel told AFP that the Board of Control for Cricket in India was seeking government permission to finally stage the event after multiple hold-ups because of the coronavirus pandemic. The board is confident it can assemble stars from around the world to line up for…