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If Unavoidable, IPL Should Be Held Behind Closed Doors, Says Govt
The Sports Ministry has made it very clear to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with other national federations that any event that has to be held amid the coronavirus outbreak will have to be behind closed doors. The diktat clearly means that if the board has to hold the Indian Premier League, it has to be without public gathering.....
Haryana Declares Coronavirus As 'epidemic' In State
The Haryana government on Thursday declared a coronavirus epidemic in the northern state, which adjoins national capital Delhi.....
No Law To Back UP Govt Action: SC On 'name And Shame' Posters In Lucknow
The Supreme Court Thursday told the Uttar Pradesh government that there is no law currently in place to back its action of naming and shaming the people accused of vandalism during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in Lucknow.....
Nirbhaya Case: Court Seeks Jail Report On Assault On Convict
A Delhi court on Thursday sought Action Taken Report (ATR) from Mandoli Jail authorities on an application filed by one of the death-row convicts in Nirbhaya rape case, Pawan Kumar Gupta, seeking registration of an FIR against two police personnel for allegedly physically assaulting him in jail last year.....
Jaishankar Defends Decision To Suspend All Visas
Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar on Thursday defended the government's decision to suspend all visas, except those of officials and diplomats, arguing that "exceptional situations require exceptional response".....
Kejriwal Meets Luxembourg Envoy
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met Luxembourg Ambassador to India J. C. Kugener and discussed urban governance.....
Corona Scare: Okay With IPL Behind Closed-doors, Want Foreign Stars, Say Franchises
The government has made it clear to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that any sporting event that has to be held amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will have to be behind closed doors and the franchises are okay with the idea of the IPL being held with empty stands. But they wish for their foreign players to be made available from the start of the season. ....
China Says Its Coronavirus Peak Has Passed
China on Thursday said the peak of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country was over, hours after the World Health Organization declared the epidemic outbreak as a pandemic.....
Coronavirus: Italy Announces Stringent Measures As Death Toll Crosses 800
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has announced the closure of all retail shops, coffee bars, pubs, restaurants and beauty salons, and called on the private sector to let employees take leave or work from home as much as possible.....
ISL Final, Kolkata Derby May Be Held Behind Closed Doors
The Indian Super League (ISL) final between ATK and Chennaiyin FC to be played in Goa on Saturday, is likely to be held behind closed doors after an advisory from the Sports Ministry on Thursday asked all national federations to ensure any sporting event in India must be conducted without any spectator amid the coronavirus outbreak. ....
