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    People light candles and switch on torches as instructed by prime minister Narendra Modi at 9 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2020 to mark the countrys fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. (AP)Opinion
    AA Edit: PM's mini-Diwali not just premature, but dangerously...

    While Indians were lighting lamps, China registered an uptick in Covid-19 positive cases, after a period of declining...

    7 April 2020 2:48 AM IST

    FIFA president Gianni Infantino. AP PhotoSports
    FIFA urges clubs and players to reach agreement over wages: sources

    FIFA is recommending that players' contracts be extended until the end of the interrupted season and also defer the...

    6 April 2020 9:46 PM IST

    Former India cricket captain Dilip Vengsarkar. DC File PhotoSports
    I have no regrets, my career has been fulfilling, says Dilip...

    As he turned 64 on Monday, the 'Colonel' said he had no qualms playing second fiddle to the more popular Gavaskar and...

    6 April 2020 9:28 PM IST

    Since the start of his pontificate in 2013, Francis has preached that the Church should grow by attraction and not by proselytising, or conversion campaigns. (Photo: AFP)World
    Pope Francis earmarks USD 750,000 for new Covid-19 fund

    Francis on Monday urged church entities around the world to contribute to the fund.

    6 April 2020 9:11 PM IST

    Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis. AP PhotoSports
    Waqar wants Pakistan policy to stop players from abruptly quitting...

    Amir and Riaz quit Test cricket last year and Pakistan's bowling frailties were exposed in Australia

    6 April 2020 8:46 PM IST

    Barcelona president Josep Mar­a Bartomeu.Sports
    Barcelona slashes staggering wage bill to survive corona lockdown

    According to Barcelona president Josep Mar­a Bartomeu, in total the wage cuts will make 16 million euros savings per...

    6 April 2020 8:26 PM IST

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. AP PhotoSports
    Pep Guardiola's mother dies after contracting virus

    In a statement, Manchester City said everyone associated with the club sends their heartfelt sympathy at this most...

    6 April 2020 8:22 PM IST

    England manager Gareth Southgate. AFP PhotoSports
    England boss Southgate, FA's top earners take wage cuts due to virus

    FA chief executive Mark Bullingham revealed the cost-saving measures in a message to staff on Monday

    6 April 2020 8:08 PM IST

    Williams F1 team during preparations. PTI PhotoSports
    F1 team Williams furlough staff as drivers take pay cut

    British-based Williams announced their cost-cutting moves a week after McLaren opted to take the same financial measures

    6 April 2020 8:03 PM IST

    Manchester Uniteds Luke Shaw. DC File PhotoSports
    Scrap Premier League season and start from scratch: Manchester...

    Some clubs had mulled finishing the season by playing games without spectators but Shaw said that was not a view he...

    6 April 2020 7:56 PM IST

    Hikvisions array of thermal cameras that can be used in public places to detect fever, without contact with the person.Technology
    In Tech Talk Today, Prama Hikvision thermal cameras, Tesla's prototype...

    Let's take a look at the devices that could aid in the fight against the spread of COVID-19

    6 April 2020 7:48 PM IST

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