With the IPL suspended mid-way due to the Covid-19 pandemic, IPL chairman Brijesh Patel on Tuesday said that the BCCI will find a way to send the le

With the IPL&nbsp;suspended mid-way due to the Covid-19 pandemic,&nbsp;IPL chairman Brijesh Patel on Tuesday said that&nbsp;the BCCI will&nbsp;find a way to send the league's foreign recruits back to their respective countries.
According to reports,&nbsp;All IPL cricketers have been put in lockdown for 4 days and must pass 3 tests before leaving. However, as reported by ESPNcricinfo, with Australia having suspended all flights from India till May 15, about 40 Australian players, coaches and support staff may fly to&nbsp;Maldives.
Meanwhile, Cricket Australia in a statement said that they are in direct contact with the BCCI&nbsp;as they work towards a safe plan to get the Aussies back home. However, CA also stated that they will not seek exemptions&nbsp;in the government's decision to pause the travel from India.

Bharat Biotech has written to the India's drug regulator seeking extension of the shelf-life of its indigenously developed Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin from six to 24 month

Bharat Biotech has written to the India's drug regulator seeking extension of the shelf-life of its indigenously developed Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin from six to 24 months.
The Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech was given permission for sale and distribution of Covaxin with shelf life of six months when stored at two to eight degrees Celsius.
Covaxin, along with Covishield manufactured by Serum Institute of India, are the two vaccines so far being used in India's current Covid-19 vaccination drive. Russian vaccine Sputnik-V has also been approved for emergency use in India.
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Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak was on Wednesday banned for eight years from all cricket after he accepted five charges of breaching the ICC anti-corruption code,

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak was on Wednesday banned for eight years from all cricket after he accepted five charges of breaching the ICC anti-corruption code, including disclosing inside information and facilitating corrupt approaches.&nbsp;The matches include some in international cricket as well as for stints in Twenty20 leagues including the IPL, the BPL and Afghanistan Premier League.&nbsp;Streak chose to admit the charges and agreed to the sanction and agreed that he disclosed inside information in relation to matches in the 2018 Tri-Series involving Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the Zimbabwe v Afghanistan series in 2018, the IPL 2018 where he was Kolkata&nbsp;Knight Riders' bowling coach&nbsp;and the Afghan Premier League 2018.

59% of companies in India are intending to give salary increments to their employees in 2021 according to s survey done by staffing company Genius Consultants. The stud

59% of companies in India are intending to give salary increments to their employees in 2021 according to s survey done by staffing company Genius Consultants. The study also reveals that majority expect the hike to be in the range of 5-10%.
The nationwide study further revealed that around 43% of the participants have said there are openings for new recruitments while 41% have indicated towards replacement hiring.
The study was conducted online among 1,200 companies during February and March across sectors.&nbsp;

Rishabh Pant kicked off his captaincy career in IPL with a bag as Delhi Capitals tamed CSK with a 7-wicket win in Mumbai.

Rishabh Pant kicked off his captaincy career in IPL&nbsp;with a bag as Delhi Capitals tamed CSK&nbsp;with a 7-wicket win in Mumbai.

Mortgage lender HDFC Ltd has increased interest rates on its various fixed deposit products having different maturities by up to 25 basis points (bps) with effect from

Mortgage lender HDFC Ltd has increased interest rates on its various fixed deposit products having different maturities by up to 25 basis points (bps) with effect from March 30.
The increase in rates by the housing finance company comes at a time when all the lenders have been reducing interest rates on their fixed deposits.
For special fixed deposits up to Rs 2 crore and maturing in 33 months, HDFC is offering an annual interest rate of 6.20 per cent, according to the information available on its website. Deposits maturing in 66 months will fetch an annual rate of interest of 6.60 per cent.
For 99-month fixed deposits, the new rate has been kept at 6.65 per cent

Kashmir is all set to host a 6-day tulip festival, from the 3rd of April in a bid to promote tourism and celebrate the arrival of spring. The festival will host a range

Kashmir is all set to host a 6-day tulip festival, from the 3rd of April in a bid to promote tourism and celebrate the arrival of spring. The festival will host a range of activities like cultural shows and musical evenings. It will have nearly 25 stalls that will display and promote the rich crafts and culture of the valley. Preparations are underway to light the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre and the Hari Parbat Fort. Another event, a houseboat festival is in the pipeline as well and is likely to be held in the month of May.

Future Group approached the Delhi High Court challenging a single judge's order upholding the Singapore's Emergency Arbitrator's (EA) order restraining Future Retail Lt

Future Group approached the Delhi High Court challenging a single judge's order upholding the Singapore's Emergency Arbitrator's (EA) order restraining Future Retail Ltd (FRL) from going ahead with its Rs 24,713 crore deal with Reliance Retail to sell its business, which was objected to by US-based e-commerce giant Amazon.
The appeal by&nbsp;will be heard on March 22 by a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh.
Biyani&nbsp;backed Future Group and Amazon have been locked in a battle after the US-based company took FRL into the emergency arbitration over alleged breach of a contract between them.

Daily consumption of almonds may help reduce the severity of facial wrinkles and skin pigmentation in post-menopausal women with a skin condition, a study claims. The

Daily consumption of almonds may help reduce the severity of facial wrinkles and skin pigmentation in post-menopausal women with a skin condition, a study claims.
The research, published in the journal&nbsp;Nutrients, confirms and expands on a 2019 study that found that a daily snack of almonds in place of other nut-free snacks improved measures of wrinkle width and severity in postmenopausal women.
The researchers saw a statistically significant reduction in wrinkle severity in the group consuming almonds, finding that at 16 weeks, there was a reduction of 15 per cent and at 24 weeks, a reduction of 16 per cent.&nbsp;

The novel coronavirus was likely circulating undetected for at most two months before the first human cases of COVID-19 were described in Wuhan, China in late-December

The novel coronavirus was likely circulating undetected for nearly two months before the first human cases were described in china's&nbsp;Wuhan&nbsp;in late-December 2019, according to a study.
The research, published in the journal Science, used molecular dating tools and epidemiological simulations to date the emergence of the virus to as early as October 2019.
The researchers have put an upper limit of mid-October 2019 for when SARS-CoV-2 started circulating in the&nbsp;Hubei province.&nbsp;

Actor Ananya Pandey will draw the curtains at the finale of the joint fashion week, being organised by the Fashion Design Council of India and Lakme Fashion Week. The h

Actor Ananya Panday will draw the curtains at the finale of the joint fashion week, being organised by the Fashion Design Council of India and Lakme Fashion Week. The hybrid event, which kickstarts on the 16th of March, will see a mix of virtual and on ground events. A press release suggests that Ruchika Sachdeva, of the label Bodice, will be the grand finale designer with her collection titled 'Ready. Set. Play.' scheduled to be presented on the 21st of March.

In an important milestone, Gujarat's Statue of Unity has crossed the mark of 50 lakh visitors, since it was inaugurated in 2018. Dubbed as the world's tallest statue,

In an important milestone, the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia has crossed the 50 lakh visitors mark, since it was inaugurated in 2018.
Dubbed as the world's tallest statue, it has become a hotspot for international tourists.
The tourist site reopened for the public on the 17th of October last year, after being closed for nearly 7 months due to the pandemic.
To enhance connectivity to Kevadia, 8 new trains from different parts of India were recently added. Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a seaplane service between Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad and Statue of Unity.

A new children's book, called 'Prince with a Paintbrush: The Story of Raja Ravi Varma' will narrate the story of the celebrated Indian artist. Written by author and po

A new children's book, called 'Prince with a Paintbrush: The Story of Raja Ravi Varma' will narrate the story of the celebrated Indian artist.
Written by author and poet Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan, the book is set to hit bookstores in April.&nbsp;
The book aims to tell young readers about how Raja&nbsp;Ravi&nbsp;Varma&nbsp;forayed into the world of art and came to be known as the 'father of modern Indian art'.
Varma also established India's first lithographic press, a step credited with making art affordable for masses.

The virtual summit will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Scott Morrison and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga.

In their first summit under the Quad framework on Friday, leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia will deliberate on expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and focus on a <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" >coronavirus vaccine</a> initiative.
The virtual summit will be attended by Prime Minister <a href="https://www.editorji.com/topic/narendra-modi-1527239294024" target="_blank" >Narendra Modi</a>, US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Scott Morrison and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga.
The leaders are expected to delve into pooling in individual strengths by the Quad countries to expedite global vaccine delivery, news agency PTI has reported. The summit will also explore concrete collaboration in supplying safe and affordable vaccines in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Quad vaccine initiative will project and reinforce India's credentials as a reliable manufacturer and supplier of the vaccines, reaffirming the country's stature as the "pharmacy of the world".
Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-quad-meet-1615525787095" target="_blank" >Everything you need to know about the Quad meet</a>

A woman has been arrested in Nagpur for allegedly killing her husband, police said on Thursday. 28-year-old Swati Laxman Malik, the accused, was the fifth wife of 65-ye

A woman has been arrested in Nagpur for allegedly killing her husband, police said on Thursday. 28-year-old Swati Laxman Malik, the accused, was the fifth wife of 65-year-old Laxman Ramlal Malik. According to police, Laxman had disowned his younger son from Swati as he suspected her fidelity. On Monday, Swati allegedly met Laxman at his friend's office where he was staying after leaving home. She tied his hands behind a chair and they had sex, after which she allegedly slit his throat with a knife, police said. According to police, Laxman, who retired as sanitation worker from a hospital, did not get along with any of his five wives or his children.

A deaf and dumb Indian girl, who was rescued by a social welfare organisation in Pakistan after she mistakenly ended up in the country, has finally been reunited with h

A deaf and dumb Indian girl, who was rescued by a social welfare organisation in Pakistan after she mistakenly ended up in the country, has finally been reunited with her real mother in Maharashtra, according to a Pakistani media report on Wednesday.&nbsp;Bilquees Edhi the wife of late Abdul Sattar Edhi, who now runs the world famous Edhi Welfare Trust and who sheltered Geeta for years in Pakistan, has confirmed that she had finally been reunited with her real mother, Dawn newspaper reported. In 2015 after Geeta&rsquo;s story broke out, the late Indian external affairs minister, Sushma Swaraj made arrangements for her to be flown back home.

Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced free pilgrimage for Delhi's senior citizens to the Ram temple in Ayodhya when it is completed.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced free pilgrimage for Delhi's senior citizens to the Ram temple in Ayodhya when it is completed.
The CM asserted that his government follows 10 principles inspired by the concept of ''Ram Rajya'' to the serve the people. Kejriwal's announcement about the pilgrimage came a day after his government presented a ₹ 69,000-crore budget themed on "patriotism".
Under it installation of 500 flag masts and programmes on the lives of freedom fighters are planned across the city. It also announced a "deshbhakti curriculum". 
The AAP govt already has a ''Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana'' that allows senior citizens from Delhi to undertake a free pilgrimage. All expenses related to travel, food and accommodation are borne by the Delhi government.
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/delhi-govt-approves-own-education-board-curriculum-to-meet-international-standards-1615024992273">CM Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi to have own education board</a>

Preliminary medical tests conducted on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee late on Wednesday night detected severe bone injuries in her left ankle and foot.

Preliminary medical tests conducted on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee late on Wednesday night detected severe bone injuries in her left ankle and foot.
The CM also has injuries in right shoulder, forearm and neck, news agency PTI has reported quoting the doctors attending on the CM at a govt hospital in Kolkata.
The doctors said that they will closely monitor Banerjee for 48 hours as she has been complaining of chest pain and breathlessness since the alleged attack at Nandigram.
Mamata&nbsp;Banerjee sustained injuries on her left leg and waist as she fell on the ground after she was <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/attack-on-mamata-at-nandigram-poll-panel-seeks-report-1615396022498" target="_blank" >allegedly pushed by unknown miscreants</a> while campaigning for assembly elections in Nandigram.

The High Commission of India in London has condemned a debate among some British lawmakers the farmers protest and press freedom in India. The Commission damned the deb

The High Commission of India in London has condemned a debate among some British lawmakers the farmers protest and press freedom in India. The Commission damned the debate, held on Monday evening inside the British parliamentary premises, as &ldquo;false assertions&rdquo; in a &ldquo;distinctly one-sided discussion&rdquo;.
&ldquo;We deeply regret that rather than a balanced debate, false assertions -- without substantiation or facts -- were made, casting aspersions on the largest functioning democracy in the world and its institutions,&rdquo; the commission said in a statement after the Monday evening debate on an e-petition.
The debate was held in response to an e-petition which had crossed the 100,000-signature threshold, required for it to be approved by the House of Commons Petitions Committee.

The Maharashtra govt has declared a lockdown between March 13 and 31 in 11 hotspots of the Thane city, officials said.

The Maharashtra govt has declared a lockdown between March 13 and 31 in 11 hotspots of the Thane city, officials said.
The order, issued by municipal officials, said the decision was taken due to rise in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" >Covid-19 cases</a> in these areas in the past few days.
It said all restrictions that were in place during the nationwide lockdown declared earlier would be in force during this time as well. As on Monday morning, the caseload of Thane district was close 2.7 lakh, including 6,302 deaths.

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