London [UK], Aug 9 (ANI): England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday announced that all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the remainder of the Test series against Pakistan due to family reasons.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 9 (ANI): Legendary music composer A.R Rahman on Sunday dedicated a special poster to the Thalaiva as the South Superstar completes 45 years on the horizon of Indian cinema.
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 9 (ANI): Pakistan on Sunday initiated unprovoked ceasefire violations along LoC by small arms firing and shelling with mortars in Shahpur, Kirni and Krishna Ghati sectors in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Patna (Bihar) [India], Aug 9 (ANI): As many as 3,934 more COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours in Bihar, taking the total positive cases in the state to 79,720, the state health department said on Sunday.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug 9 (ANI): After Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, Health Minister in the state government, B Sriramulu, also tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday.
Kabul [Afghanistan], Aug 9 (ANI): The Loya Jirga of Afghanistan on Sunday approved the release of 400 Taliban prisoners in a major breakthrough that will pave the way for intra-Afghan talks.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Aug 9 (ANI): As many as 1,982 COVID-19 and 12 deaths were reported in Telangana on August 8, taking the total number of cases to 79,495 in the state.
Dubai [UAE], Aug 9 (ANI): Pakistan opener Shan Masood, England's Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler moved up in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings on Sunday after performing brilliantly in the first match.
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 9 (ANI): British actor Kelly Osbourne showcased her new look on Instagram with fans calling her "unrecognisable" as she changed her old look.
New Delhi [India], Aug 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised BJP workers of Andaman and Nicobar at a virtual Karyakarta Samvad (dialogue with workers) for successfully conducting the Seva Hi Sanghathan programme during the nationwide Covid-19-induced lockdown.
New Delhi [India], Aug 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that high-speed broadband connectivity will help people of Andaman and Nicobar to connect with other parts of the country.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Aug 9 (ANI): Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday exhorted people of the state to get inspiration from the Quit India Movement and reject "tyrannical and anti-people regimes."