In focus, 1st Oct 2020, News & Stories from India

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01 Oct 2020

In focus, 01 Oct 2020

Hamza Majdi follows proven processes and makes the most of internet business

Always test the business idea before spending money

01 Oct 2020 11:27 PM

Players could be fined as much 3000 AED (60,000 INR approx) for not completing their daily health passport, not wearing GPS tracker and missing a scheduled COVID-19 test. The same rules apply for family members and team officials.

BCCI issues strictures: Rs 1 crore fines for IPL teams whose players don't abide by COVID norms

A BCCI notification states that a player will have to undergo a six-day quarantine for any “unauthorised departure” from the bubble.

01 Oct 2020 11:09 PM

Gene-Thing is a saliva-based user-friendly genetic test which can be done from the comfort of home

Gene-Thing: Life-long shield for personalised healthcare

A personal test that decodes one's genetic makeup and gives an insights into likely health risks

01 Oct 2020 11:09 PM

It added that the duo was after sustaining grievous injuries in Pakistani firing airlifted to 150 GH Hospital in neighbouring Rajouri district (ANI file photo)

Pakistan initiates unprovoked ceasefire violations along the LoC

They said that the Pakistani troops resorted to an unprovoked violation of the November 2003 ceasefire understanding along the LoC’s Nougam

01 Oct 2020 10:33 PM

Despite the significant rebound, firms cut staff for the sixth month in a row (PTI photo)

India's manufacturing activity gains momentum despite job losses

On the price front, the survey also observed that there was a softer and historically weak rise in input costs

01 Oct 2020 9:54 PM

Farmers shout slogans as they arrive to take part in an agitation against the Central government over newly passed farm bills, at Devi Dass Pura village, 20km from Amritsar. — PTI photo

MSP will be hiked continuously in coming years: Rajnath

The new laws have come into effect after the passage of three key farm bills in the recently concluded monsoon session of Parliament

01 Oct 2020 8:42 PM

“Coming off a couple of challenges we had off the field, we’ve used this break pretty well, we got some clarity around what we need to do and have practised very well,” Fleming said ahead of Friday’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo | PTI)

CSK used the 6-day break to work out the kinks and practise hard, says Coach Stephen Fleming

Meanwhile, Ambati Rayudu and all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who missed matches due to injury, are back in the reckoning, Fleming said.

01 Oct 2020 8:15 PM

Chennai Super Kings bowler Ravindra Jadeja appeals for an LBW during IPL 2020 cricket match against Rajasthan Royals, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in Sharjah on Sept. 22, 2020. (PTI)

Over 26 crore viewers were glued to their TV sets during IPL's opening week

Advertising volumes increased 15 per cent during the first week of the current year's tournament

01 Oct 2020 7:30 PM

2 Army personnel was killed, four others were injured as Pakistani troops opened fire. (PTI)

Two jawans killed, four injured in unprovoked firing by Pakistan troops at LoC

"The injured personnel are being evacuated while a befitting response is being given to the Pakistani firing," Army added.

01 Oct 2020 5:33 PM

Police personnel stand guard at the entrance of Bulgadi village where the family of 19-year-old Dalit woman who was tortured two weeks ago resides, in Hathras district. — PTI photo

Hathras woman was not raped, confirms forensic report

"For disturbing social harmony and create caste violence, some persons wrongly presented facts"

01 Oct 2020 5:15 PM

Muhammad Imtiaz's mother Shameema Akhtar.

Shopian fake encounter: Remains of youth to be exhumed; handed over to families

The trio was killed by the Army during an “operation” in Amshipora area of Shopian on July 18

01 Oct 2020 4:40 PM

Rahul Gandhi being manhandled by the UP Police. (PTI)

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi arrested by UP Police on their way to Hathras

Rahul was allegedly also shoved and pushed to the ground by police personnel present at the site.

01 Oct 2020 4:17 PM

Accidents are complex phenomena, says Ordnance Factory Board after Indian Army report

The defect investigation is carried out by a committee headed by the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP)

01 Oct 2020 3:52 PM

Army vehicles move towards eastern Ladakh amid the prolonged India-China stand off, in Leh, Tuesday.

India, China reiterate to disengage troops at friction points along Line of Actual Control

Another round of talks between India and China is complete

01 Oct 2020 2:04 PM

Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju

Hathras case: Markandey Katju's post linking unemployment to rapes irks netizens

Katju wrote another post but continued to stick to his point that unemployment was the leading cause of rapes in India.

01 Oct 2020 1:31 PM

For KKR, this was their second successive victory and they jumped to second spot behind Delhi Capitals. (Photo | PTI)

Knight Riders' pace duo Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti stop Royals' winning streak

The 2018 Under-19 World Cup-winning pace duo claimed two wickets apiece to help Kolkata register a 37-run win over the Rajasthan Royals.

01 Oct 2020 1:02 AM

Google has also begun insisting that apps must sell digital content only through its Play Store will have to use the Google Play billing system and pay 30 per cent of in-app purchases’ revenue as a fee. Many Indian startups have raised concerns around this Google move, which copies Apple’s App Store policy for which the iPhone-maker is facing many antitrust cases.

Google sends notices to Zomato, Swiggy, on IPL promos ‘violating’ Play Store norms

Zomato spokesperson said that the company will be replacing Zomato Premier League with another promotion by the weekend.

01 Oct 2020 12:01 AM

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