In focus, 26th Sep 2020, News & Stories from India

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26 Sep 2020

In focus, 26 Sep 2020

ICC Academy is a cricket centre located next to the ICC headquarters in the heart of Dubai Sports City, the website icc-cricket.com, where this photograph is featured, says.

COVID-19 detected at ICC Dubai headquarters, is IPL going to be hit?

A senior board member privy to the development confirmed that there has been a few “positive cases” of COVID-19.

26 Sep 2020 11:20 PM

Unlike their last match against Mumbai Indians, KKR looked more intent and aggressive with their approach, having brought in Sunil Narine and Pat Cummins up front with the new ball. In this photo, Skipper Dinesh Karthik of Kolkata Knight Riders runs out Wriddhiman Saha of Sunrisers Hyderabad during their Indian Premier League 2020 cricket match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, Saturday, Sept. 26,2020. (Photo | PTI)

Sunrisers Hyderbad restricted to 142/4 as Kolkata Knight Riders get the attack right

Having drawn flak for bowling short against Mumbai Indians, the IPL’s most-expensive overseas buy Pat Cummins returned tidy figures of 1/19.

26 Sep 2020 10:20 PM

“He is that good. He is an absolute champion he is got all the shots, quality, and class,” Shane Warne said about Sanju Samson. (Photo | PTI)

Sanju absolute champion, hope to see him in Indian colours in all three forms of cricket: Warne

Lately, KL Rahul has cemented his place as top wicketkeeper-batsman in the Indian team for the limited-overs format, pipping Rishabh Pant.

26 Sep 2020 8:31 PM

Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia.

Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's health improves, likely to be moved out of ICU

He is currently undergoing treatment at Max hospital, Saket, where he was admitted on Thursday evening

26 Sep 2020 8:25 PM

The father-son duo which was killed in custody.

CBI chargesheets nine policemen in Sathankulam custodial death case

The ghastly crime had triggered a massive outrage prompting the chief minister to seek a CBI probe in the matter.

26 Sep 2020 8:14 PM

“The first thing Ponting told me is that when you are captaining you can’t be thinking about how you want them to do it. Always listen to them, take it in your stride and then filter it and give it to them. It was great learning for me when he was a part of Mumbai,” Rohit Sharma said. (Photo | iplt20.com)

Ricky Ponting taught me how to make teammates feel important, says Rohit Shama

“I want to make sure that the 10 guys playing and the other players on the bench, I should make them feel important,” the MI captain said.

26 Sep 2020 8:03 PM

In virtual UN meet, PM Modi questions United Nations' response to corona crisis

He addressed the landmark 75th session of the UN General Assembly through a pre-recorded video statement

26 Sep 2020 7:51 PM

BJP chief J P Nadda is betting on youth to make a breakthrough in the south. (PTI file photo)

BJP's party reshuffle attempts a pan-Indian makeover

Ram Madhav eased out, Mukul Roy made a Veep, while Tejaswi Surya named to head BJP youth wing

26 Sep 2020 7:35 PM

Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say. But the warp speed and reach of social media in the pandemic era gives the practice an aggressive new dimension.

Boy do they like to come after you! Social media won't let you live down your mistakes

Several people who did not wear masks and subsequently got infected with COVID-19 have been hounded on social media.

26 Sep 2020 7:21 PM

Sharda University aligns itself to the New Education Policy to build global careers

NEP 2020 is futuristic, augmentative and ambitious

26 Sep 2020 6:33 PM

Thousands of Google employees walked out of work in protest in 2018 after The New York Times revealed Android creator Andy Rubin received $90 million in severance even though several employees had filed misconduct allegations against him. Shareholder lawsuits followed, and in 2019 Google launched a board investigation over how it handles sexual misconduct allegations. (Photo | AFP)

Google parent settles sexual misconduct lawsuit with $310M pledge toward diversity, equity programmes

Alphabet Inc. said Friday that it will prohibit severance packages for anyone fired or under investigation for misconduct.

26 Sep 2020 6:16 PM

Combo image of Bollywood actresses Deepika Padukone (left), Shraddha Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan at the NCB office for questioning on drugs in Bollywood on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (PTI)

For five hours, Deepika is asked what D stands for

Sleuths follow up on leads unearthed by crack media investigators

26 Sep 2020 5:45 PM

Vaasu Challa explains why middle-class people lose money more than rich people

The first mistake that most millennials make is not setting goals before making an investment

26 Sep 2020 5:06 PM

I do not consume drugs: Karan Johar lashes out at 'malicious' news reports

Johar shared a lengthy statement on Instagram saying that neither he consumes narcotics nor does he encourage people to use such substance.

26 Sep 2020 3:06 PM

A scene from the Khaali Peeli, which premieres on Zee Plex on October 2.

Look, Khaali Peeli, you can't call girls goriya anymore

New film's casual racism called out by netizens and producers do a double take

26 Sep 2020 2:22 PM

Actress Deepika Padukone arrives for the interrogation. (PTI)

Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan face NCB drug probe

Shraddha had worked with Rajput, who was found hanging in his apartment in suburban Bandra on June 14.

26 Sep 2020 2:00 PM

Chennai Super Kings bowler Ravindra Jadeja appeals for an LBW during IPL 2020 cricket match against Rajasthan Royals, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in Sharjah on Sept. 22, 2020. (PTI)

Firing blanks, are you, Sir Jadeja?

Supposedly Chennai's assets, Piyush Chawla and Ravindra Jadeja have not got going yet

26 Sep 2020 12:48 PM

In this 2012 file photo, a visitor walks into a Vodafone store in Bangalore. British telecom giant Vodafone Group plc on Sept. 25, 2020 won an arbitration against the Indian government over a demand for Rs 22,100 crore in taxes using retrospective legislation. (PTI)

India loses case on Vodafone retro tax

Rs 22,100 crore demand dismissed in global court

26 Sep 2020 10:04 AM

Opener Prithvi Shaw (in pic) smashed 64 off 43 balls while Rishabh Pant contributed 37 off 25 for Delhi Capitals against Chennai Super Kings. (Photo | PTI)

Delhi Capitals win by 44 runs against Chennai Super Kings, notch up two back-to-back victories

Sent into bat, DC made 175 for three and then restricted CSK to 131 for seven to keep their winning run intact.

26 Sep 2020 12:12 AM

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