LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES: March 2020

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Salman Khan won't be able to attend nephew Abdullah's funeral due to coronavirus lockdown

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Madhuri Dixit urges fans to extend their support by donating funds for the fight against coronavirus pandemic

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Cororonavirus lockdown: Hrithik Roshan tries his hands on the piano as Sussanne Khan 'surveys the house'

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Varun Dhawan pens a beautiful poem for his mom during self-isolation period

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Secrecy and suspense over Tour de France's fate

Less than three months before the Tour de France's scheduled start, the possibility of cycling's greatest show taking place remains shrouded in doubt, while the organisers have thrown up a wall of silence.

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All Lakers players free of COVID-19 symptoms

Two weeks after news broke that a pair of Los Angeles Lakers players tested positive for COVID-19, the team revealed Tuesday that all players are symptom-free after a completing a 14-day period of home isolation.

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Patrick McEnroe feeling fine after mild case of coronavirus

Patrick McEnroe, younger brother of seven-times Grand Slam champion John, said he had been tested after experiencing "some minor symptoms" about 10 or 11 days ago.

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Vivo S6 With 5G Support, Quad Rear Cameras, 4,500mAh Battery Launched

Vivo S6 is official in China, and the phone comes with Exynos processor and a quad camera setup at the back. The phone has a waterdrop-style notch display, and it packs a large 4,500mAh battery...

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Coronavirus: 250+ foreigners under watch

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Apurvi Chandela resets targets for 2021

One of India's brightest medal prospects at the Tokyo Olympics, Apurvi Chandela's hopes of taking a break in four months time, after more than two years of high-intensity training, are now dashed with the coronavirus pandemic pushing the extravaganza back by a year.

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NIS Patiala staff flouts lockdown protocol

Maintaining social distance and observing self-isolation are crucial steps in the fight against Covid-19, but some staff members of NIS Patiala - where the country's elite athletes are based - have not followed it strictly, leaving some coaches and players worried.

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Ex-Marseille chief Pape Diouf dies after contracting coronavirus

A former journalist and players' agent, Diouf was the president of Olympique de Marseille from 2005 to 2009 when they finished runners-up in Ligue 1 twice and reached two French Cup finals, losing both.

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Broadcaster predicts La Liga restart in July with no fans

Spain's La Liga could recommence in July without spectators, the head of a major broadcaster has said, adding that the season was likely to be cancelled if a player tested positive for the coronavirus once the campaign had restarted.

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Musk Offers FDA-Approved Ventilators Free of Cost to Hospitals

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday the company has extra FDA-approved ventilators that can be shipped free of cost to hospitals within regions where the electric carmaker delivers.

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Tablighi meet turns into nightmare for states

Government authorities are tackling a logistical nightmare as they try to map the movements of thousands of people who attended the Tablighi Jamaat congregation end-February and early March in New Delhi and then dispersed, many carrying the novel coronavirus to states across the length and breadth of India.

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New test kits likely in 2 months: ICMR

India is likely to start manufacturing new serological diagnostic testing kits within the next two months as many advances have been made after the virus was isolated by research agencies, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said. Meanwhile, to take speedy decisions on R&D, the government has formed a science and technology committee.

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Banks to roll out EMI waiver options soon

Banks will soon come out with the operational procedure for retail borrowers to avail a 3-month moratorium on their loans. Most lenders plan to send out text messages and emails allowing borrowers to avail the facility. The bank told customers that if an EMI was debited and they wish to avail the moratorium, they can contact the branch to initiate the refund process.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Malaika Arora posts photo with her quarantine love

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Indian cricketers may face pay cuts: Indian Cricketers Association president

Former India batsman and currently the president of the Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) Ashok Malhotra feels that in the present grim situation, where there is a huge uncertainty around the cash-rich IPL, India's cricketers, some of them the richest in the sport, could soon face a pay cut.

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COVID-19: Former US Davis Cup captain McEnroe tests positive

Davis Cup-winning former US captain Patrick McEnroe said he has tested positive for coronavirus. The 53-year-old younger brother of seven-time Grand Slam singles champion John McEnroe said in a video posting on Twitter that he was tested at a drive-up facility in Westchester County, the New York suburb where a major outbreak took place.

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COVID-19: Jos Buttler auctions World Cup final shirt

England's Jos Buttler is auctioning the shirt he wore in last year's dramatic World Cup final win in support of hospitals treating the coronavirus. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper/batsman played a key role in England's thrilling defeat of New Zealand at Lord's in July, scoring a fifty, batting in the Super Over and then running out Martin Guptill off the very last ball of the match.

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FIFA sees 'duty' to help from its 'support fund'

FIFA is looking to use its vast financial reserves to provide assistance to a football industry ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic wiping out games and creating unexpected economic hardship in the world's biggest sport.

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No 2020 Wimbledon would be 'tough pill to swallow': John Isner

John Isner, who won the longest-ever tennis match over three days at Wimbledon in 2010, says it will be a "tough pill to swallow" if this year's event is canceled.

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Monday, March 30, 2020

US Open venue to be 350-bed temporary hospital

A portion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is set to transform into a 350-bed temporary hospital on Tuesday, the USTA said, as the coronavirus outbreak strains resources in New York City, which as been dramatically affected by the pandemic.

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Raunak Sadhwani is lockdown chess online champion

City Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani lived up to his billing and finished on top in the online blitz tournament on Monday.

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Augusta National donates $2 million to coronavirus fight

Augusta National Golf Club said on Monday it is donating $2 million to assist the Augusta area in the fight against the coronavirus that has already forced it to postpone the Masters tournament it typically hosts every April.

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Jailed former Brazilian football boss given early release by New York judge

The octogenarian Brazilian soccer boss jailed as part of the corruption investigation inside world football's governing body FIFA is to be released early on compassionate grounds, the judge in the case said on Monday.

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UK Mission In India Gets Ready To Evacuate Britons Stuck Amid Lockdown

The United Kingdom mission in New Delhi on Tuesday asked its nationals stranded in India amid coronavirus lockdown to send their details as London announced worldwide flight package to evacuate...

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UK Lockdown Could Last 6 Months Or Longer, Says Medical Officer

Britons may be subject to some form of lockdown measures for six months or longer, England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jenny Harries said on Sunday, warning the country faces a second wave of...

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Bodyweight workouts replace hockey training

The scheduled breaks for the Indian men and women's hockey teams were put on hold after it was deemed unsafe for them to travel to their home towns in the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak. In fact, on March 10, a lockdown order was issued at SAI.

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Lockdown period: Salman Khan pays for 25,000 daily wage film industry workers

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New bodyweight workouts replace hockey training, games

ITTF freezes rankings, paddlers confused

The Executive Committee of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) conducted a follow-up meeting in light of continued uncertainty caused by Covid-19 on Sunday, and arrived at a few decisions that will have a wide ranging impact on all parties invested in the sport.

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Scenarios for a potential return of the Premier League

The Premier League campaign has been postponed until at least April 30 because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the chances of a return in May look bleak.

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USA Rugby files for bankruptcy as COVID-19 worsens financial woes

In a statement posted on its website, USA Rugby said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows financially struggling organizations to reorganize and restructure debt.

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Messi confirms pay cut for Barcelona players, criticises board

Lionel Messi confirmed on Monday that Barcelona's players will take a 70 per cent pay cut and make financial contributions to ensure the club's other employees are paid in full during the state of alarm in Spain.

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Virus May Cut China's Growth Rate By Half: World Bank

The coronavirus pandemic's economic fallout could cause China's growth to come to a standstill while driving 11 million more people in East Asia into poverty, the World Bank warned Monday.

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"While You May Not See Us Here...": Prince Harry, Meghan End Royal Roles

Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan posted their last message as working members of Britain's royal family on Monday before officially embarking on new careers without their "Royal Highness"...

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Lockdown: Real Kashmir's Scot coach stranded in Srinagar

Real Kashmir FC head coach David Robertson is counting the days in his hotel room in Srinagar, praying he'll be able to leave India and get back to Aberdeen, Scotland soon.

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Man Tries To Teach Dog How To Drive Car, Arrested After High-Speed Chase

A resident of the western US state of Washington was arrested following a high-speed chase that left officers dumbfounded after they found the man's pit bull behind the wheel.

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Delhi Lt Governor Orders Action Against Officials For Violating Lockdown

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal today gave directions for strict action against district magistrates (DM) and deputy commissioners of police (DCP) for any violation of the ongoing 21-day lockdown in...

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Over Rs 600 Crore Deposited In Bank Accounts Of 27.15 Lakh UP Workers

In a big relief to workers under the rural employment scheme (MNREGA) in Uttar Pradesh during the nation-wide lockdown, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that Rs 611 crore has been...

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Privacy Rights May Become Next Victim Of Killer COVID-19 Pandemic

Digital surveillance and smartphone technology may prove helpful in containing the coronavirus pandemic - but some activists fear this could mean lasting harm to privacy and digital rights.

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Coronavirus live: Total cases in India rise to 1251

The govt has said there is no plan to extend the lockdown beyond 21 days, and trashed media reports hinting at such a possibility. Meanwhile, the number of positive cases in India has crossed 1200 and the death toll stands at 32. Stay with TOI for the latest developments.

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Banks yet to act on EMI relief, spark confusion

With just two days left for the next EMI cycle to begin, most big lenders are unprepared to follow the Reserve Bank of India’s blanket order allowing borrowers to hold back from paying instalments for the month. Top lenders such as State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank and Axis Bank have not activated any channel for customers to exercise an option.

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More Than 1 Million Americans Tested For Coronavirus: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that more than 1 million Americans had been tested for coronavirus and urged people to continue to follow social distancing measures through April to prevent...

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Sunday, March 29, 2020

Kareena Kapoor shares post-workout selfie as she flashes her trademark pout with a slight twist

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Coronavirus lockdown: Shilpa Shetty and hubby Raj Kundra switch roles and it's hilarious!

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Chef Shahid Kapoor makes pancakes for wifey Mira Rajput as they make most of the home quarantine time

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Disha Patani shares a throwback picture from her first film

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Australia says no collusion in decision to withdraw from 2020 Games

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has said its decision to pull out of the 2020 Tokyo Games was unilateral and made without the knowledge of Canada or the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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Kobe Bryant's towel from finale sells for $33K in online auction

The towel that was draped over the shoulders of Kobe Bryant during his farewell speech following his final NBA game sold for over $33,000 at an online auction, CNN reported on Sunday.

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Sports events around the world hit by the coronavirus

The COVID-19 virus, which originated from Wuhan in China last December, has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation and forced postponement or cancellation of sports events across the world.

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Trophy-hungry Kane says he cannot guarantee Spurs stay without progress

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane said on Sunday that he could leave the Premier League club if the team does not progress in the right direction as he wants to win trophies "sooner rather than later".

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Liverpool deserve title if season cancelled: Gundogan

Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says it would only be "fair" for rivals Liverpool to be awarded the English Premier League trophy if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Foam in hole and toilet paper for prizes, US golfers play on despite coronavirus

While most global sport has shut down over the coronavirus pandemic, a US third-level women's golf tour is playing through, aided by a ruling declaring Arizona courses as essential businesses - and where a winner's prize recently included a toilet roll.

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Two Chicago Cubs employees test positive for COVID-19 virus

Two Chicago Cubs employees who attended an annual training session at Wrigley Field on March 8 have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

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Former NFL lineman Boselli in ICU with COVID-19: Report

Former NFL offensive tackle Tony Boselli was placed in an intensive care unit of a Jacksonville-area hospital as a result of the coronavirus, according to 'Bleacher Report'.

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Country Music Star Joe Diffie Dies Of Coronavirus

Joe Diffie, a Grammy award-winning country music singer who had several chart-topping hits in the 1990s, has died of coronavirus. He was 61.

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Coronavirus: How Dubai, Saudi returnees slipped under radar

Many of those who returned from Gulf countries to India in February and early March were neither screened at airports nor advised to quarantine themselves. The focus then was on passengers from China, South Korea, Iran, Spain, Italy and Germany. Dubai and Saudi Arabia weren’t even on the radar.

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China Defends Against Incoming Second Wave Of Coronavirus

A growing number of imported coronavirus cases in China risked fanning a second wave of infections when domestic transmissions had "basically been stopped", a senior health official said on Sunday,...

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West Bengal Government Starts Selling Fish Online Amid Lockdown

People living in Kolkata will now be able to order raw fish online as the West Bengal government launched an app to tackle rising prices amid the nationwide lockdown imposed in the wake of the...

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Pregnant Woman Turned Back By Delhi Cops As Migrants Struggle To Get Home

A 20-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district - who is a migrant worker living in Delhi and is nine months pregnant - was forced to return home by the police despite walking five kilometres...

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Coronavirus lockdown: Mahesh Manjrekar turns chef for family, daughter Saiee Manjrekar shares video

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Coronavirus lockdown: Athiya Shetty's latest picture is nation's weekend mood during home isolation

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Major sporting moments on March 30 in history

Here's a look at some of the major sporting moments in history that took place on March 30.

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PM Daily Interacting With Over 200 People To Get Updates On Coronavirus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with over 200 people on a daily basis to get a first-hand feedback on India's fight against the coronavirus, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Sunday.

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Heatwave Conditions May Disrupt Coronavirus Fight: Odisha Officials

With the MeT department forecasting heatwave conditions in Odisha in the next few days, the state disaster management authority on Sunday warned that the situation may compound the challenges in...

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Pakistan's Squash Legend Azam Khan Dies Of COVID-19 In London

Azam Khan, widely regarded as one the best squash players in the world, won the British Open title successively between 1959 and 1961.

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Saturday, March 28, 2020

US Covid-19 deaths double in 2 days: Key points

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Is coronavirus airborne? WHO says no

The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on floors or surfaces. You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within 1 metre of a person who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface.

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Clashes In China As People Try To Leave Coronavirus-Hit Hubei Province

In a rare display of public anger in China, dozens of people in central Hubei province, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak till recently, attacked official vehicles after they were stopped from...

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Delayed Tokyo Olympics likely to open in July 2021: Reports

The Olympics, postponed last week due to the coronavirus pandemic, will most likely have its opening ceremony in 2021 on July 23 and closing ceremony on August 8, each a day earlier on the calendar than the original 2020 plan, said public broadcaster NHK on Sunday, citing unnamed sources.

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Juve players agree to pay cut in 90-mn-euro cost reduction

Juventus on Saturday announced that they had cut their players' and coach Maurizio Sarri's salaries after all Italian sport was suspended until at least April 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Smith again eligible for Aus captaincy after ban ends

Steve Smith's two-year leadership ban ended quietly on Sunday, leaving him eligible again to captain Australia at a time of uncertainty over when international cricket will resume.

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Had stopped following news during Candidates chess meet: Anish Giri

The 2020 Candidates chess meet to decide who will challenge World Champion Magus Carlsen later this year, took place at a time when the world was grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Playing U-17 World Cup will be tough: India's assistant coach

With FIFA closely monitoring the situation with regards to the Covid-19 situation in India - who are hosts to the U-17 Women's World Cup in November - the team's assistant coach Alex Ambrose told TOI that the break is a huge setback in preparations.

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Ferrari boss sees January end to Formula One season

As the virus spread globally, so has its impact on world sport and so far, Grand Prix races scheduled for Bahrain, Vietnam, China, Netherlands, Spain and Azerbaijan have been postponed.

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Naomi Osaka disappointed but supports Olympic delay

The 22-year-old former world number one said on Twitter that she thinks the event will be better for moving to next year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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