Day: December 22, 2020

Tamilnadu today registered 1,052 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of persons tested positive for coronavirus infection in the State so far to 8,09,014.

Pakistani troops opened fire and shelled mortars at forward posts along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district today.

The California State University has announced establishing an endowed chair in Hinduism and Jainism, which will be an integral part of its religious studies programme.

Six passengers who arrived in India last night on an Air India flight from London have tested positive for Covid-19, while those on a British Airways plane that landed this morning in the national capital are being tested, officials said today.

In the latest ICC rankings for Test batsmen, Indian skipper Virat Kohli has marginally closed the gap with top-ranked Test batsman Steve Smith, following his 74-run knock in the first innings in Adelaide.

Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin reckons the opening day/night Test was India’s best shot at winning in the ongoing series as it will be very difficult for the visitors to script a turnaround after demoralizing eight-wicket loss in Adelaide.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray won his first match in two months after defeating Dan Evans in straight sets at the Brits Premier League Tennis event being played in Roehampton.

David Williams struck a peach of a goal to open his account and help ATK Mohun Bagan beat heavyweights Bengaluru FC 1-0 in the Indian Super League here on Monday.

The Opposition DMK today met Tamilnadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit and submitted a 98-page memorandum alleging large scale corruption by the ruling AIADMK, the Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers.