Новости за 23.02.2020

Official sources confirmed that Trump will spend some time in the Sabarmati Ashram before heading towards the stadium. The US president will arrive at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport in Ahmedabad around 11:40am on Monday.

Violence erupted in the Jafrabad area of northeast Delhi on Sunday evening when two groups of anti and pro-CAA protesters came face to face, leading to heavy stone-pelting and vandalising of vehicles and shops in the area. The police and paramilitary forces managed to restore calm but the area remained tense. 15 people, including 6 policemen and 2 camerapersons were reported injured.

Opener David Warner scored an unbeaten half-century in vain as Australia blew what appeared to be a comfortable chase and South Africa claimed a 12-run victory in the second Twenty20 International on Sunday. South Africa posted a below-par 158 for four in their 20 overs as Australia strangled their bright start, but were able to defend the total as the wicket slowed up and the touring side found scoring increasingly difficult.

In what seemed like a tit for tat, China on Sunday asked Indian authorities to not block export of China’s “much-needed items” required to control the Coronavirus epidemic. India responded almost immediately with MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar saying the precautions taken by India were in accordance with the WHO’s advisory about the outbreak of coronavirus infection.

Regional and international cooperation will be an important focus area for Trump and Modi when they meet on Tuesday. While the US is expected to encourage India to further promote stability and security in Afghanistan, the Indian side will seek an unambiguous condemnation of cross-border terrorism so as to ensure Pakistan doesn't feel further emboldened.

The new Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad is set to welcome US President Donald Trump with Prime Minister Narendra Modi playing host and over a lakh people expected in the arena for the ‘Namaste Trump’ event.

Manchester United kept alive their hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four after goals from Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood secured a 3-0 home win over Watford on Sunday. The result lifted United two places up to fifth on 41 points from 27 games, three behind fourth-placed Chelsea and one ahead of Tottenham Hotspur.

Defending champion and second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to win the Marseille Open for the second time in a row.

South Africa's batting order held their nerve to deliver an upset six-wicket victory over England at the women's Twenty20 World Cup in Perth on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic on Sunday called on the rival ATP and Davis Cups to combine in order to survive as he prepared for the Dubai Championships.

India's Jitender Kumar settled for the silver medal after losing to Kazakhstan's defending champion Daniyar Kaisanov in the 74kg final of the Asian Wrestling Championships on Sunday.

India's Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday said he would have preferred a deep extra cover for Kane Williamson from the start of his spell as the New Zealand captain has a tendency to hit off-spinners through covers.

Left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai grabbed a fifer as Gujarat thrashed minnows Goa by a whopping 464 runs to storm into the Ranji Trophy semifinals, on Sunday. Set a daunting target of 629 for an improbable win, Goa were bundled out for 164 in their second essay on Day 4 of the Ranji quarterfinals at the Sardar Patel Stadium.

Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard is set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines after the club confirmed the Belgian had broken his ankle in Saturday's 1-0 La Liga defeat at Levante.

Authorities at the Archaeological Survey of India had "advanced the dates" for mud-pack treatment for the graves of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and wife Mumtaz Mahal at Taj Mahal in view of US President Donald Trump's planned visit to the famed mausoleum on Tuesday, an official said.

Najmul Hossain and skipper Mominul Haque hit half-centuries as Bangladesh replied strongly to Zimbabwe in their one-off Test in Dhaka on Sunday.

Bigg Boss 13, the longest-running season of the reality show is finally over and not just us but the contestants too are still in the hangover of the crazy rollercoaster ride that it was.

Ceasefire violations by Pakistan has increased manifold to push armed terrorists into J&K and sabotage peace, DGP Dilbag Singh said on Sunday, asserting that the security grid is strong enough to foil the neighbouring nation's designs. The Union Territory's DGP also said a few successful infiltration bids were made by terrorists but they were neutralised.

Splinter groups from Congress, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and National Conference (NC) have come together to launch a regional outfit in the newly created Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir that will comprise PDP founder and ex-deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig and his colleague and former finance minister Altaf Bukhari, besides several others from the three parties.

In the latest episode of Kundali Bhagya, Karan leaves the room after everybody vows to ensure that the truck driver doesn’t get away. Karan goes to deal with Preeta’s injuries and they end up in a pillow fight.

Palak Sidhwani, who entered Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah sometime ago to play the role of Sonu Bhide, looks enchanting in her new pictures.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said PM Modi is his "friend" & he is looking forward to visit India. “I had committed to this trip long time ago. I look forward to it. I hear it's going to be a big event.. the biggest event they ever had in India," Trump told reporters outside the White House before boarding Marine One for the Joint Base Andrews.

Famous Gujarati delicacy 'Khaman' has made its way into the menu of the high tea to be offered to US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania during their brief visit to Sabarmati Ashram on Monday. The VVIPs from the US and their delegation will be offered broccoli and corn samosa, apple pie, kaju katli and a variety of teas to choose from.

Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to US President Donald Trump, on Sunday hailed the "grand friendship between the world's two largest democracies". In a tweet, Ivanka said she is honoured to return to India.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has credited the success of Indian cricket to the Indian Premier League, saying it has helped the country's budding cricketers to cope better with the pressures of international cricket. "I think the IPL changed Indian cricket and I think even our Pakistan Super League will do the same," Afridi said.