Новости за 14.06.2020

Five states — MP, Rajasthan, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab — and the Union territory of Chandigarh have managed to slow the incidence of Covid-19 cases with the positivity rate (confirmed cases per 100 tests) over the last three 14-day periods showing a downward trend.

India reported more than 12,000 new Covid-19 cases for the second straight day with infections continuing to surge in several states. As many as 324 deaths from the virus were reported on Sunday, taking the total toll past 9,500. India’s coronavirus caseload rose to 3.33 lakh on Sunday, as per data collated from the states, while the number of recovered patients was over 1.69 lakh.

The actor took the show forward after Sushant moved to doing films. Sushant's suicide has left Hiten shocked and the latter is at loss words. While talking to ETimes TV, Hiten called Sushant an inspiration to many young actors and remembered the time he spent with him.

Hindi film actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who brought a riveting vitality to his performances in films like Kai Po Che, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story and Detective Byomkesh Bakshy, was found hanging at his Mumbai residence on Sunday. "His body was found hanging at his Bandra residence today. We are investigating," said Manoj Sharma, additional commissioner of police, Western Region.

Former India coach Greg Chappell says talks of saliva ban tilting the balance towards batsmen is a "bloody storm in a teacup" but sweat will also be very effective when it comes to shining the ball in Test cricket.

BT talks to the former cricketer, who trained the actor for nine months, during the making of 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'

The Union Health Ministry on Sunday relaxed the guidelines on handing over the bodies of suspected Covid-19 cases to relatives for cremation to ensure that they do not have to wait for laboratory confirmation of the infection.

For the first time, an Indian military contingent comprising members of all 3 services will march through Moscow's Red Square on June 24. In 2015, the only time Indian forces joined the military parade, the participation was restricted to the Indian army.

Sushant Singh Rajput's co-star Usha Nadkarni, who played his on-screen mother in Pavitra Rishta is shocked and deeply shaken with the news of his sudden demise. The actress in an exclusive conversation with ETimes TV shared that at first she refused to believe the news and how she's feeling terrible to hear the news.

West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has warned Jofra Archer not to expect a warm welcome from the players he snubbed in order to represent England.

Former South Africa speedster Shaun Pollock on Sunday said India currently has depth in the pace-bowling department and gone are the days when the country would struggle to find a quality third or back-up seamer.

After India's expulsion of 2 Pakistan officials accused of espionage, the situation for Indian diplomats and other staff in Islamabad remains tense and fraught with risks. With Pakistan looking to enforce reciprocity, the Indian high commission is finding it difficult to resume normal functioning, faced as Indian diplomats and consular officials are with incessant and aggressive tailing and surveillance.

Indian Grandmaster P Harikrishna finished second in the Sharjah online chess championship with a score of 6.5 points after losing the final round to Polish GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek.

The stance of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in potentially banning athletes who kneel in support of anti-racism protests is a breach of human rights, the Global Athlete movement said on Sunday.

A decision on the conduct of the US Open, scheduled to be played from August 31 to September 13, is expected in the coming week. Should tennis' Big Apple major go through with a contracted player field, no singles qualifiers in either draw amid other cuts, it will not only ruffle feathers among the pros, but also result in a serious trust deficit.

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput became a household name with his hit show Pavitra Rishta where he played the role of Manav Deshmukh.

Sheffield United defender Chris Basham fears the introduction of the five substitutes rule for the rest of the season will favour the Premier League's big clubs.

The Uttar Pradesh government has given jobs to 51 lakh workers under the MGNREGA amid the Covid-19 crisis and is likely to employ over 10 lakh more through the rural job guarantee scheme by next week, an official said on Sunday. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath earlier held a high-level meeting to review the Covid situation in the state.

India's cricket fraternity mourned the tragic demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who had portrayed iconic Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the blockbuster biopic -- MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

Many are aware that Sushant, who originally hails from Patna, started his career as a TV actor. He bagged his first big Bollywood project in Kai Po Che (2012). Before making it big in Bollywood, Sushant was also seen in dance reality show Jhalak Dikkhlaa Jaa Season 4 with choreographer Shampa.

Monsoon has covered a significant part of west and central India but its progress will be slower this week, the IMD said. The monsoon has advanced into the remaining parts of central Arabian Sea, parts of northeast Arabian Sea, Gujarat, some parts of Maharashtra, some parts of MP, most parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and some more parts of Bihar.

The Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA), the sport's global governing body, has accused the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) of financial impropriety and delay in payment of dues related to the hosting of two separate World Championships in India.

World Championships finalist javelin thrower, Davinder Singh Kang, has again been caught in the dope net after returning positive for a banned specified substance, Dexamethasone – Glucocorticoids, TOI has learnt.

A white police officer who shot dead a black man in Atlanta, Georgia, was summarily sacked and the city’s white police chief resigned, as racial tensions continued to torment America this weekend more than two weeks into the George Floyd murder protests that has spread across the country.

Just a week ago, Pavitra Rishta maker Ekta Kapoor and the cast of the show were celebrating 11 years since its inception. Ekta also shared how she got the channel to bring Sushant Singh Rajput on board.